By Mary Zhang, Law Office of Jeff Jiehui Li Canadians are always proud about the amazing view of Niagara falls from their side. But visiting the United States of America (US) seems to be always in their wish…
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Immigrating to Canada: Where to start?
by Mary L. Zhang, Law Office of Jeff Jiehui Li Dreaming of immigrating to Canada? Confused about when and where to start? What about the minimum requirements? Who should be the principal applicant? These may be some of the few…
Bill C-24: The New Amendments to the Citizenship Act
By Jeff J. Li On June 19, 2014, Bill C-24, also known as Strengthening Canadian Citizenship Act, received royal assent. The Bill introduced major changes to the current citizenship grant regime. Most significantly, citizenship applicants will need to be physically…
Successful Representation at the Court of Appeal by Jeff Li
[This is an email received after Jeff Li won an appeal involving matrimonial home, property division, child support and imputed income issues. The family law appeal was heard at the Court of Appeal for Ontario, Osgoode Hall, Toronto.] Dear Jeff: I’m writing…
Ex Parte (Without Notice) Order (I) – What is it and how to obtain it
By Jeff Jiehui Li What are ex parte orders? An ex parte order is an order obtained from the court without notice to the other party or parties. An ex parte order can be issued on hearing a motion brought by…
Law Clerk/Legal Assistant Required
The Law Office of Jeff Li is looking for a diligent and well-rounded candidate for a Law Clerk/Legal Assistant position. You will perform such tasks as answering phone calls; communicating with clients and counsel; preparing documents including legal letters and…
New Divorce Process for Certain Non-residents Who Married in Canada
[The following is a news release provided by Jeff Li, Toronto Family Law Lawyer.] OTTAWA, August 16, 2013 – The Honourable Peter MacKay, P.C., Q.C., M.P., Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, announced the coming into force of a…
Latest update on Quebec Immigrant Investor Program – Quota, fees, etc.
[Source of Information: Industrial Alliance] Effective August 1, 2013, several changes will be made to the Quebec Immigrant Investor Program. New rules have been adopted regarding procedures for the intake and processing of certain applications for a selection certificate submitted…
Difficult Separation Agreement Issues Resolved
I wish to express my great appreciation for Jeff Li’s professional legal advice regarding my family law case. I have been suffering for a long period of time in negotiation with my other half regarding the property dispute. After I…
Employers fume as Ottawa tightens foreign worker rules
Note: The following is an excerpt from the same-name article on Global and Mail. As the articles suggests, the changes, if implemented, represent the biggest “overhaul” of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program, and the consequence will be far-reaching. Jeff Li…