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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.
Marriage Contracts, Cohabitation Agreements and Separation Agreements
By Jeff Li Disclaimer: The information contained in this article is general in nature and does not constitute legal advice. You should contact Jeff Li or a family lawyer if you are concerned about your family law issues. When a…
Cut immigration applications to fix backlog: Is this our only option?
Cut immigration applications to fix backlog? This is what Jason Kenny, Minister of Citizenship and Immigration Canada said to the House committee on citizenship and immigration recently. (For a detailed report on this, follow http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/story/2011/10/20/pol-kenney-immigration-cut-applications.html) I am saddened each time I hear…
Bill would encourage foreigners to buy U.S. homes
http://articles.latimes.com/2011/oct/20/business/la-fi-visas-home-buyers-20111021
BC Provincial Nominee Program: Business immigrants encouraged to invest in regional communities
VICTORIA – The provincial government is taking steps to further encourage business immigrants to invest in communities in regional B.C. through the BC Provincial Nominee Program. This is one of a series of steps as part of a commitment in…
Canadians still support high immigration levels: study
The Institute for Research on Public Policy (IRPP) based in Montreal has released its report on how open Canadians are for immigration and immigrants. Below are two links highlighting IRPP’s research findings: Canadians still support high immigration levels: study http://bit.ly/nVdcxm…
Proposed Citizenship Act amendment: Upfront evidence of language ability required
On October 15, 2011, Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) has published notice in the Canada Gazette with respect to a proposed amendment of the Citizenship Regulations (Regulations). If passed, the amendment will require adult applicants to provide upfront evidence of their…
Matrimonial Home and Occupation Rent
Disclaimer: The information contained in this article is general in nature and does not constitute legal advice. You should contact Jeff Li or a family law lawyer if you are concerned about your family law issues. When couples get married,…
Restaurant and food service manager: Halfway toward skilled worker cap
As of October 11, 2011, CIC has received a total of 2,768 eligible federal skilled worker applications. For National Occupation Classification (NOC) # 0631, 260 applications have been received, that is more than halfway toward the 500 cap on the…
Strong Canadian immigration interest is a ‘big, good problem’: Kenney
http://www.torontoobserver.ca/2011/10/06/strong-canadian-immigration-interest-is-a-big-good-problem-kenney/