Category: Access to Justice
The IRB resumes “pre-COVID” in-person hearings
Since early May 2020, the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada (IRB) is transforming its operating model. The IRB revised its processes by: 1. deciding less complex refugee claims without a hearing; 2. allowing virtual hearings; and 3. adjusting in-person hearing practices based on public health policy. COVID-19 has had a significant impact on our operations, and has required us to rethink our processes, approaches and…
The Interpretation of Sponsoring a Relative
How to Interpret the Sponsoring a Relative Provision Mrs. Katharina Kontaxis, RCIC wrote a new article on sponsoring a relative of any age entitled “The Interpretation of Sponsoring a Relative”, which was published at myconsultant.ca on January 20, 2020. The four-year court battles around the “lone Canadian” provision of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations, SOR/2002-227…
New pilot project to sponsor undeclared family members
In response to the Government of Canada’s notice of its new public policy regarding the ramifications of unjust regulations on undeclared family members dated September 6, 2019, KIS Migration is sharing these insights to guide potential applicants on how to sponsor their initially undeclared family members. Overview In brief, foreigners must declare their relatives when applying…
Access to Justice – Do It Yourself Client
Mrs. Katharina Kontaxis, RCIC-IRB wrote a recent article on access to justice entitled “Legal Research Tips for the DIY Client”, which was published at MyConsultant.ca on February 22, 2019. It is high time to reinvent the access to justice policy by offering guidance in a cost-effective manner. You could take advantage of a consultation or…