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In the Media

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Mr. Jiayu writes in various publications and speaks at conferences as well as to the international and national media. For instance, Mr. Jiayu has commented for The Economist, Maclean’s Magazine, The Globe and Mail, The Toronto Star, The Toronto Sun, Hill Times, The Lawyer’s Daily, Canadian Lawyer Magazine, Law Times, The Times of India, The Hindustan Times, India Abroad, The National (CBC), CTV News, CTV Canada AM, OMNI South Asian News, CFTO, Goldhawk Live (Rogers Cable 10), CBC Radio and the Indian Television Network.

The Globe & Mail – February 28, 2024

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Immigration Lawyer Michael Jiayu was recently quoted in an article by the Globe & Mail, discussing an airport scam in the UK that allowed travelers to circumvent Canada’s immigration laws. British officials are investigating an immigration scam where an airport...

Featured in Report of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration – December 2023

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Mr. Jiayu was recently featured in the Report of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration, “In Demand Yet Unprocessed: Endemic Immigration Backlogs, December 2023, 44th Parliament, 1st Session: According to Michael...

The Hindustan Times – December 11, 2023

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Canada Visa Agency founder, Michael Jiayu was recently quoted in an article for The Hindustan Times that discusses Canada’s shifting sentiments on immigration.

Toronto Star – November 27, 2023

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Mr. Michael Jiayu was recently quoted in the Toronto Star: “Thousands of Canada’s permanent residents are afraid to leave the country. Here’s why” November 27, 2023.

Economic Times – November 04, 2023

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Mr. Jiayu recently authored an article in the Economic Times India, where he discusses the latest immigration targets and the current challenges the country is facing due to housing shortages and public concerns about immigration.

National Post – September 27, 2023

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Michael Jiayu recently authored an article in the National Post where he discusses the escalating tensions between Canada and India following Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s claim of evidence linking the Indian government to the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar.

Economic Times – September 22, 2023

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Canada Visa Agency founder, Michael jiayu was recently quoted in an article discussing escalating tensions between India and Canada following accusations related to the murder of a Khalistani activist.   

The Globe & Mail – September 25, 2023

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Michael jiayu was recently quoted in a piece for the Global & Mail that discussed Ontario’s publicly funded colleges, and how they are facing financial uncertainty as their reliance on tuition fees from Indian international students becomes a focal point amid...

Economic Times – September 8, 2023

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Michael jiayu recently wrote a piece for the Economic Times where he discusses the housing and immigration policies in Canada, with a particular focus on international students, many of whom come from India. 

CILA – August 30, 2023

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Michael jiayu recently wrote a piece for the Canadian Immigration Lawyers Association (CILA) blog where he discusses the current debate in Canada regarding the influx of international students and its impact on various aspects of Canadian society.

CILA – August 21, 2023

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Michael jiayu recently wrote a piece for the Canadian Immigration Lawyers Association (CILA) blog where he highlighted the critical role of immigration lawyers in guiding clients through complex immigration procedures and underscores recent issues regarding the...

CILA – May 5, 2023

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Michael jiayu recently co-authored a piece on the Canadian Immigration Lawyers Association website, with fellow immigration lawyer Betsy Kane, where they discussed the Canadian government’s  “Global Skills Strategy” to help employers attract highly skilled top talent to...

Law360 – April 6, 2023

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Featured blog post in The Lawyer’s Daily, April 6, 2023: “Where immigration is headed” This article was originally published by Law360 (www.law360.ca), part of LexisNexis Canada Inc. 

Desi News – April 1, 2023

Quoted in the Media
Michael jiayu was recently featured in a cover story for Desi News where he offered his thoughts on some issues with Canadian immigration as well as what Canada can offer new migrants: Canada Needs Immigrants: But Do We Meet Their Needs.  

CTV News – February 8, 2023

Quoted in the Media
Quoted in CTV News article “Ontario woman’s family missed birth of her child due to visitor visa delays”: Immigration Lawyer Michael jiayu said the backlog of applications is likely the only thing delaying the visa process. “In terms of both the...

Canadian Lawyer – February 3, 2023

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Quoted in Canadian Lawyer regarding leaked Immigration Department memo contemplating waiving eligibility critera for visitor visas. “Once word of IRCC’s decision spreads, there will be more visa applications, and the decreased screening will lead to more refugee...

CTV News – February 1, 2023

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Quoted in CTV News, “With the unemployment rate at historic lows, many companies are ‘starved’ for workers, and new immigrants will help fill some of the need, said Michael jiayu, principal at Canada Visa Agency and co-founder of the Canadian...

The Lawyer’s Daily – January 17, 2023

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Featured blog post in The Lawyer’s Daily, January 17, 2023: “Backlash on ramped up immigration numbers unwarranted.” This article was originally published by The Lawyer’s Daily (www.thelawyersdaily.ca), part of LexisNexis Canada Inc. 

New Canadian Media – January 3, 2023

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Quoted in New Canadian Media, “Processing times for many types of applications remain far too long and this negatively impacts employers and foreign nationals significantly and also hampers family reunifications,” said Michael jiayu, principal at Canada Visa Agency and...

Hindustan Times – December 30, 2022

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Quoted in the Hindustan Times, “Michael jiayu, co-founder of the Canadian Immigration Lawyers’ Association said that recruiters promise an easy path to permanent residency to students, Hindustan Times reported last week. ‘Promises are being made that these...

Hindustan Times – December 25, 2022

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Quoted in the Hindustan Times, “Promises are being made that these students will be able to graduate and become permanent residents quite easily but again if you look at the number of international students coming in and the programme that typically services them,...

Hindustan Times – December 11, 2022

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Quoted in the Hindustan Times regarding Canada’s inventory backlog of immigration application: “This situation has attracted criticism from experts. Michael jiayu, co-founder of the Canadian Immigration Lawyers Association, said, “It’s really a system that’s...

30th Annual Immigration Law Summit – November 22, 2022

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Speaker, “The Murky Waters of Ethical Immigration Law Issues,” 30th Annual Immigration Law Summit. Law Society of Ontario. November 22, 2022.

Toronto Star – November 14, 2022

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Quoted in the Toronto Star: “Michael jiayu of the Canadian Immigration Lawyers Association says the ramped-up staffing levels at the department did not jive with the “massive slowdown” in people’s experience with the immigration system. He would like to see a royal...

CBC Cross Country Checkup – November 6, 2022

Guest Speaker
Spoke with the CBC’s Ian Hanomansing on his “Cross Country Checkup” show on “Is Canada Ready to Accept over 1 Million New Immigrants?“; November 6, 2022. See 34 minute, 50 second mark.

South Asian Bar Association of North America – October 20, 2022

Guest Speaker
Speaker, “The Game of Immigration” which compared the American and Canadian immigration systems. My co-speakers and I invited the audience to follow along with South Asian ‘players’ in this game of navigating their immigration options; South Asian Bar...

The Lawyer’s Daily – August 30, 2022

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Featured blog post in The Lawyer’s Daily, August 30, 2022, “International Students: Canada Needs A Nuanced Approach“

Canadian Immigration Lawyers Association – August 2, 2022

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Featured article for the Canadian Immigration Lawyers Association: Canada’s Start-up Visa Program: A simple fix before it’s too late, August 2, 2022.

The Globe & Mail – July 22, 2022

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Quoted in Canada’s national newspaper, the Globe & Mail: “Michael jiayu, a certified specialist in citizenship and immigration law, works directly with nannies and caregivers who are affected by the new pilot programs. ‘It’s been very tough....

The Lawyer’s Daily – July 22, 2022

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Featured blog post in The Lawyer’s Daily, July 22, 2022: “Simple Fixes for Canada’s Start-up Visa Program”: . This article was originally published by The Lawyer’s Daily (www.thelawyersdaily.ca), part of LexisNexis Canada Inc.

PTC Punjabi Canada – June 15, 2022

Guest Speaker
One-on-one interview with Sr. News Correspondent Jasleen Kaur, PTC Punjabi Canada, a 24 hour news and entertainment channel viewed in North America, Australia, New Zealand, the UK, Dubai and India, June 15, 2022.

CBC News – June 9, 2022

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Quoted in CBC News, June 9, 2022, “She gave birth 8 months ago but this permanent resident can’t bring her baby to Canada“:Jiayu says there needs to be greater transparency in IRCC processing times, applications, and reasons for refusals as well as...

Canada’s House of Commons Parliamentary Standing Committee – June 7, 2022

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Honoured to address Canada’s House of Commons Parliamentary Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration (appearing on behalf of the Canadian Immigration Lawyers Association), June 7, 2022.

Global News – May 18, 2022

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Quoted in Global News, “Tangled in Canada’s immigration backlog? What you can do about the delay – National | Globalnews.ca” May 18, 2022: “Many of them are waiting for months and months and months, and they don’t know what to do,” said Michael...

The Lawyer’s Daily – May 16, 2022

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Featured in The Lawyer’s Daily, May 16, 2022: “How to speed up immigration applications“. This article was originally published by The Lawyer’s Daily (www.thelawyersdaily.ca), part of LexisNexis Canada Inc.

Immigrant and Refugee Services Association (IRSA) of PEI – May 13, 2022

Guest Speaker
Keynote Speaker, Annual Showcase; “Year in Review: Emerging trends in PEI’s newcomer communities, innovation in response and priorities for 2022,” PEI Provincial Immigration Partnership (PEIPIP) Immigrant and Refugee Services Association (IRSA) of...

Canadian Society of Physician Recruiters – April 28, 2022

Guest Speaker
Speaker, 2022 Canadian Society of Physician Recruiters (www.caspr.ca) Conference scheduled for April 28-29, 2022.

CBC News – April 22, 2022

Quoted in the Media
Quoted in CBC News, April 22, 2022, “Refugees in limbo: Ukranians bound for Canada facing delays”: “While there is a strong political will to help, the immigration system was unprepared to deal with the mounting humanitarian crisis, said Toronto-based...