
Heron Law Offices at the 2025 CBA Immigration Law Conference
Heron Law Offices is proud to have Will Tao and Laura Schemitsch featured as speakers at the 2025 CBA Immigration Law Conference in Victoria, B.C.

Heron Law Offices is proud to have Will Tao and Laura Schemitsch featured as speakers at the 2025 CBA Immigration Law Conference in Victoria, B.C.

The article highlights a growing trend of American students applying to British Columbia universities. For example, the University of British Columbia (UBC) has seen a 30% increase in U.S.-based applications. UBC suggests that “social and political shifts” in the U.S. may be driving this surge.

Lexpert recently published a concise, informative article on the topic—and our lawyers at Heron Law Offices were honoured to be interviewed and share their insights.

Starting April 11, 2025, Canadians staying in the U.S. for over 30 days must register with DHS or face fines up to $5,000. Learn who needs to register, exemptions, and how this impacts Canadian travelers.

On 27 February 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced changes to the Express Entry system, introducing new category-based draws to address long-term labour shortages in key sectors.