Determining Who Can Be Inadmissible to Canada: Criteria and Cases

The participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of the various criteria for inadmissibility under Canadian immigration law. They will learn to assess and address cases involving security risks, criminality, health grounds, financial concerns, misrepresentation, and non-compliance. The session will enhance their decision-making skills in ambiguous cases and offer insights into legal remedies and appeals processes for overcoming inadmissibility, equipping them with practical knowledge to better assist their clients.

Agenda

Introduction (5 minutes)

• Importance of understanding inadmissibility in Canadian immigration law

Inadmissibility Criteria in Canadian Immigration Law (30 minutes)

• Understanding Inadmissibility
  • Overview of the legal framework governing inadmissibility
  • Categories of inadmissibility: Security, Human or International Rights Violations, Serious Criminality, Health Grounds, Financial Reasons, Misrepresentation, Non-compliance with IRPA/IRPR, Inadmissible Family Member
• Legal Definitions and Interpretations
  • Detailed discussion on each category with legal definitions and interpretations

Evaluating Inadmissibility Cases (30 minutes)

• Examination of real-life cases and scenarios
• Interactive session on decision-making in ambiguous situations
• Criteria for assessing the severity and implications of each case

Overcoming Inadmissibility (20 minutes)

• Overview of legal remedies available for overcoming inadmissibility
• Appeal processes and humanitarian considerations
• How professionals can assist clients in navigating these challenges

Special Focus on Misrepresentation and Non-compliance (20 minutes)

• Misrepresentation: A Deep Dive
  • Analyzing cases of misrepresentation and its long-term impact
• Non-compliance with IRPA/IRPR
  • Understanding non-compliance issues and strategies to address them

Conclusion and Q&A Session (15 minutes)

• Summarizing Key Takeaways
• Q&A and Discussion

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