Heron Law’s Will Tao was featured in a Canadian Press article on growing delays caused by CSIS security screenings. He shares how these backlogs are impacting immigration and citizenship applicants, especially those from geopolitically sensitive countries.
The updated regulations provide immigration and border services officers with explicit authority to cancel temporary resident documents on a case-by-case basis, including electronic travel authorizations (“eTAs”), temporary resident visas (“TRVs”), work permits, and study permits. While the government presents these revisions as essential for maintaining border security, there are concerns that they could be excessive, raising issues related to fairness, transparency, and the potential for misuse.
Will Tao shared insights with the National Post over the increasing security screenings for Chinese International students in Canada.
Will Tao律师 与《国家邮报》分享了他对中国留学生在加拿大接受越来越严格的安全检查的看法。
Canadian immigration lawyers Will Tao and Mark Holthe delved into the complexities of security screenings within the Canadian immigration process.
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