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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.

During February 2024, Canada Visa Agency won an important immigration case at the Federal Court of 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...

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.  In response, India halted visa services for Canadians and issued a travel advisory, potentially impacting the immigration...

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 diplomatic tensions between Ottawa and New Delhi. With all but one of Ontario’s 24 public colleges reporting operating...