The Reasons Why An Experienced Immigration Lawyer Can Help Your Sponsorship Application.
October 3, 2008 by site admin
Category: Immigration
One of the things that we do is to see if an applicant for residency is involved in a relationship of any kind. We deal with people who are involved in heterosexual relationships and people who are involved in gay or lesbian relationships. But what we sometimes find is that in some cultures people may [...]
The Danger Of Relying On General Knowledge When Making Decisions About Immigration Law
July 31, 2008 by Jennifer Roggemann LL.B.
Category: Immigration
Clients will often say that they have heard some fact about immigration from a friend or neighbour and want to confirm that it’s true.
They have a sort of general knowledge about immigration issues based on other people’s experiences, and they want to know if this applies to them.
This creates an incredibly difficult situation because [...]
How Much Will It Cost To Hire An Immigration Lawyer?
July 29, 2008 by Jennifer Roggemann LL.B.
Category: Immigration
I usually separate the cost into three categories: the legal fee, government disbursements and other disbursements.
The legal fee is what you pay for your lawyer to do his/her job. Legal fees may vary depending upon several factors such as the time devoted, the legal complexity, the matters needed to be dealt with or [...]
Why Do I Need An Immigration Lawyer?
July 25, 2008 by Jennifer Roggemann LL.B.
Category: Immigration
Most of the people who come into my office are either looking for information, or they are already in a position where they recognize the need for a lawyer’s expertise.
The question isn’t so much “Why do I need a lawyer?” as “Why do I need an experienced lawyer?” They are thinking that perhaps if [...]
Why It’s Important For a Business To Consult a Lawyer Who Specializes in Immigration Issues
May 20, 2008 by Joshua B. Sohn LL.B.
Category: Immigration
The most important reason for businesses to use a lawyer who is an immigration specialist is that immigration policy is an area that is constantly changing.
New programs are being introduced all the time. Existing pilot projects are sometimes closed down. Laws change both in terms of temporary work permits but also in terms of [...]

