Express entry program launches Jan. 1
By Gerald V. Paul In one month Express Entry launches a new phase of active immigration recruitment to meet economic and labour market needs, says Citizenship and Immigration Minister Chris […]
Refugee claimants rarely able to go home
By Sukhram Ramkissoon I have been successful in representing a number of Caribbean clients who were successful in their claims for refugee protection in Canada. Some have asked, can I […]
Caregivers given two paths to citizenship
By Sukhram Ramkissoon On Oct. 31, Citizenship and Immigration Minister Chris Alexander announced significant reforms to the Caregiver Program that acknowledges the valuable contributions caregivers make to Canadian families and the […]
Major changes to Citizenship Act
By Sukhram Ramkissoon The changes in the Citizenship Act accelerate citizenship for permanent residents serving in the Canadian Armed Forces as well as foreign nationals on exchange with the Forces. […]
Woman with fake papers gets legal status
By Sukhram Ramkissoon A 34-year-old woman from the Caribbean who entered Canada with false documents was recently granted permission to apply for permanent residence under humanitarian and compassionate grounds. […]
A plea for non-status West Africans
To: Chris Alexander, Minister of Citizenship and Immigration Dear Mr. Alexander, I am sure that you are aware there may be thousands of undocumented persons from West Africa who are […]
Permanent residency has key obligations
By Sukhram Ramkissoon As a result of numerous enquiries by permanent residents concerning the loss of immigration status due to absence from Canada, I will give some insight into the […]
Ex-gang member saved from deportation
By Sukharam Ramkissoon A Jamaican citizen who came to Canada as a permanent resident when he was 10 and became involved with the Malvern Crew – a criminal street gang […]
Pusher must reform to avoid deportation
By Sukhram Ramkissoon A 37-year-old man from the Caribbean was recently fortunate in having a deportation order stayed for four years on terms and conditions. For this article I will […]
Dad escapes deportation after hearing
By Sukhram Ramkissoon I recently represented a 26-year-old man from the Caribbean (whom I will call Don) who was successful in having the Appeal Division quash a removal order issued […]
