On June 13, 2012, the Law Society of Upper Canada has released a new website to give practical information and guidance for parents and children involved in a family law dispute. The new website, entitled Your Law: Family Law in Ontario…
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Jeff is a lawyer with 15 years of experience in family law in Ontario, Canada. Many of Jeff's cases involved jurisdictions in China, Taiwan, Hong Kong and beyond. With his skills and passion, Jeff helps his clients achieve their goals by providing timely, effective yet affordable services. Jeff speaks English, Mandarin, Cantonese and French.
What professionals may work in U.S. under NAFTA Chapter 16?
Normally in order for a foreign national to work in a country, the employer must demonstrate that no local employee is available to take the job. This is usually the most difficult part for people to work outside their home…
Nannies waiting longer for open work permits; North Bay keen on immigrants from China and South Asia
Two interesting articles provided to you by Jeff Li immigration lawyer: North Bay keen on recent immigrants from China and South Asia http://canadianimmigrant.ca/news-and-views/north-bay-wooing-recent-immigrants-from-china-and-south-asia Nannies waiting longer for open-work permits in Canada http://canadianimmigrant.ca/news-and-views/nannies-waiting-longer-for-open-work-permits-in-canada
Feds to back down on contentious elements of refugee bill
OTTAWA — The federal government is conceding on a number of opposition and stakeholder criticisms of proposed legislation aimed at cracking down on bogus refugee claimants — but those opposed to the bill argue it hasn’t backed down enough. http://www.canada.com/news/Feds+back+down+contentious+elements+refugee+bill/6592042/story.html
No same day service at Buffalo and Detroit Visa Offices
Effective May 7, 2012, the Canadian visa offices in Buffalo and Detroit no longer offer same-day non-immigrant services. Applicants for Temporary Resident Visas, Study Permits, Work Permits, Temporary Resident Permits, and Permanent Resident Travel Documents must submit applications by mail…
Toronto Star: Immigration applicants upset at Ottawa’s plan to wipe out backlog
http://www.thestar.com/news/article/1166154–immigration-applicants-upset-at-ottawa-s-plan-to-wipe-out-backlog?bn=1
CIC announces new immigration policy initiatives
Eligibility criteria changed for Canadian Experience Class Winnipeg, April 16, 2012 — To meet Canada’s labour market needs more quickly, highly-skilled temporary foreign workers could soon transition to permanent residence faster than before, Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney announced…
Mandatory language testing required for most low-skilled PNP applicants
Saskatoon, April 11, 2012 — Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney today announced changes to strengthen provincial immigration programs. Starting July 1, 2012, most Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) applicants for semi- and low-skilled professions will have to undergo mandatory language…
Pre-2008 Federal Skill Worker Applications in Backlog Will Be Wiped Out
Now it is final: Those federal skilled worker applications submitted before February 27, 2008 still in the queue will never be processed. Citizenship and Immigration Minister Jason Kenney says that this is necessary because Canada’s economy needs have changed and…
Quebec caps its business immigration program
After three years of receiving numerous applications for the Quebec Selection Certificates, the Minister of Immigration and Cultural Communities (MICC) has decided to cap the number of applications it will process on March 21, 2012. come to a decision regarding…