Weed the North
The Canadian Parliament has recently passed legislation legalizing some possession of cannabis (marijuana) and also to increase the punishment for driving under the influence. These laws will come into effect on October 17, 2018 and will have harsh penalties for permanent residents and foreign nationals who have DUI or possession of “illicit” cannabis. We have
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Case Study: Airline agents who go rogue: What to do if it happens to you
Air Canada Agent who takes on the role of a CBSA officer We have been representing a family whose troubling case has been featured in the media. This family has been torn apart because in transit to Canada, an Air Canada agent thought that it would be a good idea to “red flag” the family
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Student Seminars in November
Together with student groups and universities and colleges throughout Ontario, Long Mangalji will be offering free immigration seminars to international students this fall. Come and join us if you are a member of one of the following groups! Here’s what’s coming up in November: Niagara College Date: November 10 Time: 11:30 – 1:30 Place: NOTL
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Electronic Travel Authorizations Required for Visa-Exempt Travelers
Update: On September 20, 2016, the government announced that they are extending the leniency period to November 9, 2016. Starting November 10, 2016 the eTA rules explained below will be enforced. On September 30, 2016, most nationals from countries that are visa-exempt (except for Americans) will be required to have an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA)
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Ontario PNP Quotas Filled for 2016
The Ontario government has just announced that its quotas for accepting most applications under its provincial nominee program (OINP) are full. The following applications will no longer be accepted for at least the next 6 months and will be returned: Masters and PhD Graduate program applications submitted after May 9, 2016. Invitations for
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New Rules on the Way for International Students
Canada’s immigration system is transforming rapidly, and this week, new regulations were announced that would affect current and prospective international students. As always, if you find that these changes apply to you or someone you know, get in touch with us, and we will be delighted to help you. These new regulations are scheduled to
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Ottawa to make it harder to obtain Canadian citizenship
At Long Mangalji LLP, we are looking to expand our efforts to inform our clients and friends in the community of the recent changes in Canada’s immigration system. If you find that these changes affect you or someone you know, get in touch with us, and we will be delighted to help you! On Thursday,
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