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.
Will Tao has been recognized as one of Canada’s Leading Legal Practitioners in the 2025 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory. This prestigious accolade is the result of an extensive peer-review process that identifies top legal professionals across the country.
Will Tao陶律师荣获 2025 年加拿大《Legal Lexpert Directory》评选的加拿大顶尖法律从业者殊荣。此项享有盛誉的荣誉是经过严格的同行评审程序评选出的，旨在甄选全国最优秀的法律专业人士。
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National and Regional Tier 1 in Immigration Law by Best Lawyers:
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