Over the years, I have represented several individuals of various origins that are newcomers to Canada. Whether students, labourers, entrepreneurs or professionals, they often share the same goal, to live a better life and succeed in this country. The reality of the matter is that they face several hurdles and challenges on the road to […]Continue reading
A recent report on the french Radio Canada television chanel has revealed a troubling practice employed by certain arab immigrants seeking a Canadian passport. Immigration fraud, which in the present case consists of faking residency in order to meet the requirements for a obtaining citizenship. To read more on the subject you may the read […]Continue reading
Questions pertaining to immigration law often arise in a criminal lawyers practice, especially in multi-ethnic cities such as Montreal. The most important piece of legislation that governs this matter is Canada’s Immigration and Refugee Protection Act. The first question one must ask is in which category does the individual fall into: A Foreign National is defined as a […]Continue reading
‘ A friend of mine that is leaving Canada for a couple of years has asked me if she could use my address in order to receive her mail. Could I get in trouble for this ?’ This interesting question was recently raised by a client of mine. My immediate reflex was to ask her […]Continue reading
There seems to be a lot of confusion with respect to entering the United States with a criminal record. The basic tenant, as the late Charlton Heston would have put it, is ; ‘Thou shall not enter the United States of America if convicted of a crime involving moral turpitude or drugs.‘ The source of confusion […]Continue reading
