OUR 2020
COURSES
January 28, 2020 - 1 hour
An overview of immigration applications under Canada’s new Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP).
Instructor:
Andrew Carvajal
January 30, 2020 - 2 hours
An in-depth discussion of Canada’s immigration pilots for Child Care Providers and Home Support Workers.
Instructor:
Andrew Carvajal
February 19, 2020 - 3 hours
An exploration of parent and grandparent Supervisas and sonsorship applications.
Instructor:
Chantal Desloges
March 4 & 5, 2020 - 8 hours
A complete overview of the Smalls Claims Court process from pleading preparation to trial and enforcement.
Instructor:
D.J. Stewart Gillis
March 10, 2020 - 4 hours
A full overview of the OINP, including employer driven, human capital, entrepreneur and Express Entry streams.
Instructor:
Andrew Carvajal
April 22, 2020 - 5 hours
A complete overview of the HRTO process including the application, response, mediation and the hearing.
Instructor:
Antonio Urdaneta
April 27, 2020 - 5 hours
An in-depth discussion of study permit applications and the rights of international students and their family.
Instructors:
Chantal Desloges & Andrew Carvajal
April 29, 2020 - 1.5 hours
Work permits under reciprocal employment scenarios and exchange programs - LMIA exemptions C20-C23.
Instructor:
Rafael Fabregas
May 13, 2020 - 2 hours
A practical course on handling employer compliance reviews by ESDC and immigration authorities.
Instructor:
Cathryn Sawicki
May 21, 2020 - 4 hours
A guide for legal practitioners assisting professionals in regulatory & disciplinary matters, as well as investigations.
Instructors:
Daniel Libman & Rebecca Young
June 9, 2020 - 3 hours
A practical workshop on cover letter writing by a seasoned immigration expert. Sample cover letters will be reviewed.
Instructor:
Chantal Desloges
June 22, 2020 - 4 hours
An in-depth discussion of the most common types of LMIA applications, including practical tips.
Instructor:
Andrew Carvajal
June 23, 2020 - 2 hours
A discussion of what comes after an LMIA approval and the preparation of work permits under the TFWP.
Instructor:
Andrew Carvajal
July 21, 2020 - 5 hours
A discussion of immigration applications to overcome criminal inadmissibilities both temporarily and permanently.
Instructor:
Samuel Plett
July 23, 2020 - 4 hours
A discussion about overcoming medical inadmissibility concerns both temporarily and in PR applications.
Instructor
Samuel Plett
July 30, 2020 - 2 hours Limited Spaces
A unique in-person discussion regarding the immigration options of a top horse jockey. Followed by a wine reception.
Moderator:
Andrew Carvajal
August 5, 2020 - 3 hours
A practical workshop with a Deputy Judge on the drafting of various pleadings for Small Claims Court.
Instructor:
D.J. Stewart Gillis
August 10, 2020 - 1.5 hours
A seasoned immigration business plan writer discusses what to focus on when reviewing plans and client financials.
Instructor:
Phil Cohen
September 18, 2020 - 2 hours
An complete overview of the LMIA application under the Global Talent Stream including compliance reviews.
Instructor:
Andrew Carvajal
September 22, 2020 - 3 hours
An overview of the work permits available to professionals and technicians under Canada's FTAs.
Instructor:
Andrew Carvajal
September 24, 2020 - 3 hours
A discussion by experts in fertility and immigration law on the intersectionality of both disciplines in client cases.
Instructors:
Chantal Desloges & Sherry Levitan

October 6, 2020 - 3 hours
Residency obligations of permanent residents, exemptions and applications for PR Cards and Travel Documents.
Instructor:
Chantal Desloges
October 21, 2020 - 4 hours
A full overview of the BC PNP, including Skills Immigration streams, Entrepreneur streams and Express Entry BC.
Instructor:
Stanley Leo
October 27, 2020 - 2 hours
A discussion of the temporary work permits available to workers who experience violence and abuse at work.
Instructor:
Andrew Carvajal
November 3, 2020 - 3 hours
An in-depth discussion of admissibility hearings before the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada.
Instructor:
Chantal Desloges
