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In a recent case, he Federal Court of Canada allowed our client’s appeal and overturned a spousal open work permit refusal. Learn more about the case.

In January 2024, Canada Visa Agency was able to successfully defend a client from being stripped of their refugee status in Canada. Learn more.

Immigration lawyer, Michael Jiayu recently wrote an article for the Canadian Immigration Lawyers Association (CILA) where he delves into the illegal immigration practices. Learn more.

The federal government has just announced a cap on the number of international student visas issued in Canada for 2024. Learn more.

Mr. Michael, was recently quoted in an article for The Hindustan Times that discusses Canada’s shifting sentiments on immigration.  According to the article, recent polls suggest that 67% of respondents are concerned about rising immigration levels, as economic stressors such as a cost-of-living crisis and housing affordability challenges add to a growing anti-immigrant...

In the fast-evolving world of immigration, where global relationships play a pivotal role in shaping policies and procedures, the recent Canada-India tensions have emerged as a significant factor impacting the Canadian immigration landscape. On October 20, 2023, Michael Jiayu, the co-president of the Canadian Immigration Lawyers Association, was invited to attend an emergency meeting between the...

Mr. Michael 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. In his article, Mr. Michael explains that although the overall targets for 2024 and 2025 remain consistent, the flat target for 2026, at 500,000, suggests a need for...

Immigration lawyer, 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 government’s treatment of immigration lawyers.  The piece discusses concerns such as restricted access...

Founder of Canada Visa Agency, Michael Jiayu recently published his thoughts on the anti-democratic marginalization of immigration lawyers on Law360. The article sheds light on a concerning development in the Immigration Department’s approach to communication and client service. It has been revealed that the Case Management Branch (CMB) email inbox, which immigration lawyers use as a...

Today, during the Collision 2023 Tech Conference, the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced Canada’s inaugural Tech Talent Strategy. This new strategy introduces fresh initiatives and enhancements to existing measures, aimed at fostering the growth and success of businesses in Canada amidst a competitive environment. The Government of...