On November 16, 2012, Citizenship and Immigration Canada introduced Operation Bulletin 476, entitled “Abandonment of citizenship grant applications where proof of residence has not been provided.” Below is an excerpt of the Bulletin. Background Applicants for Canadian citizenship are responsible…
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Jeff is a lawyer with 13 years of experience in Canadian and U.S. immigration law. Jeff also offers business law and family law services to entrepreneurs and individuals. With his skills and passion, Jeff helps his clients achieve their goals by providing timely, effective yet affordable services. Jeff is a member of the Canadian Bar Association and Ontario Bar Association. He speaks English, Mandarin, Cantonese and French.
Administration bond: What is it and how to dispense with it
By Jeff Jiehui Li Pursuant to s. 35 of the Estates Act, an administration bond is generally required before a court can appoint a person to be the trustee of an estate. The bond is not required in certain situations,…
2013: Federal Skilled Worker Program quota reduced; CEC quota increased
On November 2, 2012, Citizenship and Immigration Minister Jason Kenney announced the target quota for the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) is between 53,500 to 55,300 for 2013. In the past years, Canada accepted on average 100,000 immigrants under the FSWP…
Fraud Alert – Do not disclose your information over phone calls
A client of mine had this recent experience. She buys and sells a number of homes, and one day she received a phone call from a 1-855 number. The caller claimed to be an investigation agent of the Canadian Revenue…
Spouses must live with sponsors for two years to keep permanent resident status
Mississauga, October 26, 2012 — In an ongoing effort to deter people from using marriages of convenience to cheat their way into Canada, Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) introduced a new regulation that requires certain sponsored spouses live in a legitimate…
New Practice Direction: Electronic Filing Required for Civil Appeals to the Divisional Court
The Law Office of Jeff Li learned that, effective November 2, 2012, most civil appeals to the Divisional Court will require filing of materials in electronic format, in addition to the filing of paper documents currently required. This is in…
Canadian border guard shot in booth at B.C. crossing
[The following is a report from CTV news. It raises concerns about the security of the Canadian border.] A lone gunman entering Canada from the U.S. shot a Canadian border officer inside her booth at a B.C. crossing point Tuesday…
What to do if my home purchase cannot be closed?
When a home buyer enters into an Agreement of purchase and sale, the closing is expected in the near future. Yet not every purchase transaction will be closed as planned, which will inevitably lead to frustration and distress on the…
Couple fined $120,000 for immigration fraud following government crackdown
[National Post] When Reha and Ecehan Ozcelik landed at Montreal’s Trudeau airport on Sept. 17, they told the border officer who questioned them they were permanent residents of Canada and lived in Montreal. And yet, they couldn’t answer basic questions…
LMO and Work Permit Application Updates
Disclaimer: The contents below are provided for general information only and does not constitute legal advice. Readers should consult a competent lawyer when dealing with their legal matters. Jeff Li is not responsible for any actions taken by reliance on…