In a recent Federal Court decision, the Court held that the Applicants were not without recourse if their deferral request was denied since they had a pending judicial review of an H&C application and they could request deferral once again if the removal proceedings against them were resumed.
Will Tao, alongside CBA Chair Kamaljit Lehal, represented the Canadian Bar Association before the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration at Parliament on December 2, 2024. Highlighting critical issues facing international students, they presented five key recommendations to address systemic challenges and create fairer pathways to permanent residency.
This paper by Will Tao and Karina Juma, written for the 2024 CLEBC Immigration Issues in Depth Conference, reviews the 2024 Federal Court Immigration Case Law (excluding cases from the Immigration and Refugee Board). It presents five case studies: Li, Henry-Okoisama, Matharu, Mamut, and Mehrara.
Heron Law’s Will Tao shared insights with CityNews on the challenges American Taylor Swift fans with DUI convictions may face at the Canadian border. Tao explained that DUI offences, reclassified as “serious criminality” in 2019, are assessed on a case-by-case basis. While older convictions might qualify for deemed rehabilitation, recent cases face stricter scrutiny. Those denied entry can apply for a Temporary Resident Permit (TRP) but must prepare thorough documentation. Tao emphasized the importance of preparation to navigate these processes effectively.
With thousands of Taylor Swift fans (“Swifties”) set to visit Vancouver this weekend for the final shows of The Eras Tour, a recurring question is: will those with a DUI or other criminal conviction(s) be allowed into Canada?
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