Will Tao has been quoted in the Star commenting that there’s an increase in cases where visitors r asked to withdraw entry requests or given shorter stays, attributing it to CBSA’s distrust in IRCC’s automated decisions lacking proper officer vetting.
Our principal lawyer, Will Tao, has been extensively cited in a recent article AI Governance on the Ground: Canada’s Algorithmic Impact Assessment Process and Algorithm
The SSRN journal cited Will Tao’s argument that Chinook, used by IRCC, should be considered an AI system due to its significant role in automating the decision-making process and altering traditional decision-making practices
Karina is a distinguished graduate in International Affairs and Law, co-author of a book on refugee resettlement, and an advocate for immigration and refugee rights, inspired by her immigrant background and Ismaili Muslim community.
Laura Schemitsch suggests that IRCC’s use of “custody documents” is likely outdated language that may not accurately capture an Applicant’s parenting arrangements as set out above. In my client’s case, the ability to provide evidence of parenting arrangements for the purpose of a permanent residence application is complicated by the fact that there is an ongoing family law matter in court to resolve these arrangements.
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