A lot has changed in the last year. Country borders have closed, international travel has been largely blocked and gatherings of people have been greatly restricted. All of these limitations have raised many immigration-related questions – especially for couples...
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Common reasons for immigration application rejections
On Behalf of Michael Golden Law Corporation | Apr 8, 2021 | Immigration Law
Most individuals moving through the immigration process have not done anything intentionally wrong. They have not made fraudulent statements that cast themselves or their families in a more favorable, yet fictitious, light. They have not omitted certain facts that...
Unintentional misrepresentation during the immigration process
On Behalf of Michael Golden Law Corporation | Mar 25, 2021 | Immigration Law
Whether the immigration process is family-based or employment-based, individuals face complex paperwork and a challenging schedule. Unfortunately, it is not uncommon for errors to slip through the cracks and ultimately lead to strict penalties for fraud or...
4 common mistakes made on immigration applications
On Behalf of Michael Golden Law Corporation | Mar 24, 2021 | Immigration Law
The immigration process itself can be a stressful, emotional time. Not only are you worrying about filling out paperwork, preparing supporting documents and scheduling numerous interviews, you are still handling significant life events such as marriage, a new job and...
Does Canadian immigration recognize Zoom marriages?
On Behalf of Michael Golden Law Corporation | Mar 18, 2021 | Immigration Law
In the past year, nearly every aspect of daily life has been in some way impacted by COVID-19. Unfortunately, the impact is not limited to mundane occurrences, but has also influenced significant life events from job searches to attending traditional family...
A drunk-driving mistake could jeopardize your Canadian immigrant status
On Behalf of Michael Golden Law Corporation | Sep 17, 2020 | Immigration Law
Canada has taken a hard stance against drunk and drugged driving in recent years. Many provinces have passed increasingly strict laws with harsh penalties for drunk – or otherwise impaired – driving, in an attempt to curb the rise in impaired...
A path for foreign nationals to visit their Canadian (grand)children
On Behalf of Michael Golden Law Corporation | Jun 30, 2020 | Immigration Law
The decision to immigrate can be life changing. It can bring about dramatic benefits – but also some challenges. Maybe you married a Canadian citizen, or perhaps you moved to Canada for work. While you may love the new life you’ve established here, the...
Obtaining student visas can be challenging for certain countries
On Behalf of Michael Golden Law Corporation | Jul 29, 2019 | Immigration Law
Prospective students from all over the globe apply to Canadian colleges and universities each year in the hopes of studying abroad. However, due to stringent Canadian immigration laws, obtaining a student visa has become challenging, frustrating and altogether...
Better Protections for Foreign Workers
On Behalf of Michael Golden Law Corporation | May 28, 2019 | Immigration Law
Concerns have been raised about wages, living conditions and the general treatment of foreign workers when they arrive in Canada. However, British Columbia aims to curb these difficulties with the passing of Bill 48.This bill, known as the Temporary Foreign Worker...
Do I need to be married to sponsor my partner?
On Behalf of Michael Golden Law Corporation | Apr 5, 2019 | Immigration Law
The short answer is no. But the long answer is, you need to be eligible to become a sponsor, and then your partner needs to qualify to be sponsored.According to the Government of Canada website, you may be able to sponsor your partner as long as you meet certain...
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