Articles 2019

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The Barrier of Biometrics

The Barrier of Biometrics

  • February 08, 2019
  • Annsley Kesten, associate at BARTLAW Canadian Immigration

An overview of the practical considerations that must be taken into account by applicants in light of the new biometrics requirements.

Citizenship and Immigration Law, Student Forum

Book Drive: CBSA Detention Centre Initiative

  • January 28, 2019
  • Maryana Viguiliouk, Barrister and Solicitor

The OBA Citizenship and Immigration Section Executive's holiday initiative saw books donated to the Rexdale Immigration Detention Centre.

Citizenship and Immigration Law, Student Forum

The Rise and Fall of the Visa Officer Interview

  • January 28, 2019
  • M. Max Chaudhary, Barrister, Chaudhary Law Office

A brief overview of the history of the personal interview for economic applicants for permanent residence and its impact on decision making and procedural fairness.

Citizenship and Immigration Law, Student Forum

#OBAIMM - Our New Section Hashtag

  • November 23, 2018
  • Maryana Viguiliouk, barrister and solicitor

The introduction of a new hashtag for discussing section news and activities on social media.

Citizenship and Immigration Law, Student Forum

Dual Representation and Conflicts of Interest in Immigration Law: What Multi-Disciplinary Practices Need to Know

  • November 05, 2018
  • Jacqueline Bart, principal, and Oliver Mao, associate, BARTLAW Canadian Immigration

An analysis of the Canadian jurisprudence and Ontario regulatory landscape pertaining to conflicts of interests for lawyers, and a review of a common approach used to navigate this landscape in an immigration law context, as well as the limitations of that approach.

Citizenship and Immigration Law, Student Forum
I am Canadian: By Birth or By Choice

I am Canadian: By Birth or By Choice

  • November 02, 2018
  • Kelly Goldthorpe, associate lawyer, Green and Spiegel, LLP

A timely review of the law regarding citizenship by birth and by naturalization in Canada.

Citizenship and Immigration Law, Student Forum
Get to Know your Executive – Sarah Fagan, Chair

Get to Know your Executive – Sarah Fagan, Chair

  • November 02, 2018

Learn more about Sarah’s practice, her experiences, and her motivations for serving on the OBA Citizenship and Immigration Section Executive.

Citizenship and Immigration Law, Student Forum