At a time when violent acts of racism are making headlines in Canada and around the world the nomination is historic. Justice Jamal will be the first person of colour to sit on Canada’s Supreme Court.
Read MoreAs per the officials, fully vaccinated Canadian citizens and permanent residents who test negative for the coronavirus will be exempted from two weeks of quarantine when returning to the country. In addition, the government is eliminating the need for fully vaccinated Canadians and permanent residents who are air travelers to spend three days quarantining in an authorized hotel upon arriving in the country. It is likely that these exemptions could also apply for temporary residents and students who travel to Canada for essential purposes as well.
Read MoreAs per a report by The New York Times, a blueprint, titled “DHS Plan to Restore Trust in Our Legal Immigration System” has been proposed by the administration. It is currently only in its drafting stages and will go through several versions before finalization. However, it is important to note that the drafting process is under the full control of the executive, and therefore does not require congressional approval from the House or Senate. Therefore, the President will have full power to influence a number of important administrative changes to the US immigration system.
Read MoreOftentimes it is the courts who serve as the last resort for those who feel they have been treated unfairly by the government or private actors. It is often the efficiency and effectiveness of a court applying equity principles which prevents mass revolts, civil strife and economic malaise. The courts are the last gatekeepers of justice and equity, and though legislators and rule makers should be applying these principles in their decision making as well, the courts exist to weed out any failures of government in this regard.
Read MoreEven in the hard times of the pandemic, fraudsters are finding ways to hunt. In early 2020, when the coronavirus started to spread rapidly, a large increase in government expenditure became necessary at all levels of the global economy. In addition, digital transactions became normalized in all facets of daily life. This created an opportunity for scammers to pose as government entities in order to falsely offer funds to suspecting victims, or demand immediate payments of fines or taxes.
Read MoreLast week, the European Parliament voted to finally ratify the Trade Co-Operation Agreement between the UK and the European Union. This move will ensure that quota and tariff free trade in goods will remain in force across the region. However, the Trade and Co-operation Agreement (TCA) has been operating provisionally since January, and is not without significant stumbling blocks.
Read MoreThe concept of digital money has been in existence for over a decade now, yet it has only become popularized since 2017. In April 2021, the cryptocurrency market topped $2 trillion in its valuation for the first time, and Bitcoin is currently valued at 1.15 Trillion dollars in total.
Read MoreCanada is inviting large numbers of permanent residents, but most of them are within their borders already.
Read MoreThe United States of America is at the risk of losing it's status as the world largest economy to China in the next 10 years, according to a study conducted by an immigration advocacy group founded by tech industry leaders, in conjunction with George Mason University. The report projects that the American economy will be three-quarters the size of China’s by 2050 under the current U.S. population trends and immigration levels.
Read MoreWe share some recent Immigration case studies and success stories from during the pandemic. Client identities are kept anonymous/confidential.
Read MoreWith the advent of technology, day-to-day use of instant messaging services is part of the life of almost everybody. For this reason, legal practitioners are compelled to adapt and change the manner in which legal documents are drafted so that they have the same legal effect as traditional contracts
Read MoreThe US Immigration reform bill new bill (the proposed US Citizenship Act of 2021) offers a lot of promise to aspiring immigrants and undocumented workers inside or outside the United States, however, it is unlikely to achieve all of it’s intended objectives.
Read MoreIn the modern world, we don’t have to travel internationally to engage in international business. Thankfully, the internet has enabled many people to access the global market from the comfort of their own home.
Read MoreJoe Biden has sent a legislative proposal to the US House of Representatives asking them to enact legislation addressing a host of legal immigration issues, as one of his first initiatives after taking office.
Read More2021 has not yet given reason for optimism, in terms of immigration opportunities in Europe or North America.Until the pandemic is over, immigration numbers are likely to remain low. This week we update you on what is going on in Canada and the UK
Read More2020 has been a turbulent year for the world. Covid 19 need not be discussed anymore than it already has been, and with a vaccine around the corner, there is hope that 2021 may yield some return to “normality”.
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Read MorePerhaps the most important step in starting your business is making sure it’s easy to get paid. In the past, simple cash payments with proper invoicing and receipts were sufficient for most businesses. However, in the digital age, it is important to have yourself setup to receive payments online in a quick, efficient and secure manner.
Read MoreWe are excited to announce that Saad Ahmed is now officially working with out team as our Business Consultant. Saad can help all our startup clients navigate the financial and operational complexities which come with starting a new business.
Read MoreE Commerce is becoming more and more important in the modern world. Therefore, an easy way to begin attracting customers for your side hustle is to build a web page showcasing your skills, products and offerings. However, you have to be careful to mitigate liabilities through your terms and conditions, so that your business stays secure.
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