IRPA – Duty to Disclose

Jennifer Roggemann discusses in this article the Duty to Disclose under the Immigration and Refuge Protection Act (IRPA). 40.(1)(a) IRPA a foreign national or permanent resident… is inadmissible for… directly or indirectly misrepresenting or withholding material facts relating to a relevant matter that induces or could induce an error in the administration of this Act. [...]

Misrepresentation and a Sponsor’s Status

If you are a sponsor as a permanent resident of Canada, can you be caught by section 40(1)(a)? The answer to the question appears to be yes. s. 40(1)(a). A permanent resident or a foreign national is inadmissible for misrepresentation for directly or indirectly misrepresenting or withholding material facts relating to a relevant matter that [...]

Processing Times for Applications for Permanent Residency

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Joshua Sohn explains the processing times for applications for permanent residency. If you, or someone you care about, is dealing with immigration law issues in the Vancouver, British Columbia Region, contact Embarkation Law Group for a consultation. This podcast is taken from a December 2007 interview with Joshua B. Sohn B.A., LL.B. an immigration lawyer [...]