Introduction In a recent court decision, Justice Pallotta analyzed the case of Keivan Zeinali, an Iranian citizen whose study permit application for a Master’s of Business Administration (MBA) program in Canada was refused by an immigration officer. This blog post examines the key arguments raised by Mr. Zeinali, the reasoning Read more…
Background The court began by outlining the background of the case. Zeinab Yaghoobi Hasanalideh, an Iranian citizen, applied for a study permit in Canada. However, her application was refused by an immigration officer. The officer based the decision on the applicant’s ties in both Canada and Iran and the purpose Read more…
In a recent court hearing, Mr. Samin Mortazavi successfully appealed a rejected study permit in the Federal Court of Canada. The Applicant was a citizen of Iran currently residing in Malaysia, and their study permit was refused by IRCC. The Applicant sought judicial review of the refusal, raising the issues Read more…
Introduction Overturning a Student Visa Refusal: Romina Soltaninejad’s Victory Welcome to the Pax Law Corporation blog! In this blog post, we are excited to share the inspiring story of Romina Soltaninejad, a 16-year-old high school student from Iran, who sought to pursue her education in Canada. Despite facing a refusal Read more…
Introduction Welcome to the Pax Law Corporation blog! In this blog post, we will analyze a recent court decision that sheds light on the refusal of a Canadian study permit. Understanding the factors that contributed to the decision being deemed unreasonable can provide valuable insights into the immigration process. We Read more…
A Labour Market Impact Assessment (“LMIA”) is a document from Employment and Social Development Canada (“ESDC”) that an employee may need to obtain before hiring a foreign employee. Do You Need an LMIA? Most employers need an LMIA before hiring temporary foreign workers. Before hiring, employers must check to see Read more…
The development of laws in Western countries has not been a straightforward path, theorists, realists, and positivist all define law in different ways. Natural law theorists define Law in moral terms; they believe only good rules are considered law. Legal positivists defined law by looking at its source; this group Read more…
Permanent Residency in Canada After you finish your program of study in Canada, you have a path to permanent residency in Canada. But first, you need a work permit. There are two types of work permits you can get after graduation. Post-graduation work permit (“PGWP”) Other types of work permits Read more…
Applicants can obtain an LMIA-exempt Canadian Work Permit through the C10, C11, and C12 categories of the International Mobility Program.
What is Spousal Support? Spousal support (or alimony) in BC is a periodic or one-time payment from one spouse to another. The entitlement to spousal support arises under section 160 of the Family Law Act (the “FLA”). The court will consider the factors set out in section 161 of the Read more…