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We are the largest dedicated immigration law firm in Alberta; and one of the largest in Canada. The Partners of SSH Law were former Immigration Officers and bring that unique experience to bear on every case. The knowledge and expertise of our lawyers have been recognized by other lawyers and news media as we are frequently called upon to comment on immigration policy and legal developments.
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Stewart Sharma Harsanyi Immigration Lawyers · 2025 01 13 RedFM Interview I was interviewed on January 13, 2025 by Rishi Nagar, the inestimable news director of RedFM Calgary discussing the significant changes that the new year has already brought. The interview started by discussing the impact of the prorogued Parliament on immigration processing and policy ..read more
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Natasha Fatah Raj Sharma, who’s joining us from Calgary, he is the founder and managing partner of Stewart Sharma Harsanyi, one of Canada’s largest dedicated immigration law firms. Raj, thanks so much for making time for us. Raj Sharma KC: Thanks for having me. Natasha Fatah: Raj, I know you follow ..read more
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Another year is in the books (more or less). 2024 saw reductions in immigration levels, restrictions to both the international student and temporary foreign worker programs, and a dramatic decrease in public support for immigration fueled by housing costs, availability or lack thereof of public services and a strain on infrastructure. What lies ahead? The ..read more
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2M ago
There’s a remark attributed to Vladimir Lenin, “There are decades where nothing happens; and there are weeks where decades happen,” likely referring to the Bolshevik revolution and other remarkable watershed moments near the end of the Great War; periods where change accelerates at an unprecedented pace. On some level the sentiment is applicable to the ..read more
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3M ago
Introduction In a notable shift, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has revised its approach to issuing visitor visas. As of the updates made public on November 6, 2024, the issuance of multiple-entry visitor visas is no longer an automatic process. If an officer was going to approve the default would be multi-entry and until the ..read more
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Stewart Sharma Harsanyi Immigration Lawyers · 2024 10 07 RedFM Interview On CBSA Raids And Enforcement I was interviewed by RedFM news director Rishi Nagar on the recent reports about CBSA raids against employers and foreign workers engaging in unauthorized work. The interview is a Punjabi language broadcast and is above. By way of context ..read more
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Stewart Sharma Harsanyi Immigration Lawyers · 2024 10 25 RedFM Interview On Reduction In Immigration Intake As an immigration lawyer with a keen eye on policy changes, the recent announcement by Immigration Minister Marc Miller regarding the reduction in immigration levels for permanent residents in Canada is a pivotal moment for both prospective immigrants and ..read more
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4M ago
The COVID-19 pandemic is essentially over and stringent travel restrictions and limitations on removal have been repealed; but that response by this country and others has underscored the ambit and flexibility of immigration laws, including enforcement powers. The repercussions and consequences of the pandemic will continue to reverberate. As an example, the initial shut down ..read more
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5M ago
Stewart Sharma Harsanyi Immigration Lawyers · 2024 09 16 CBC Interview Relocating Refugees Loren McGinnis: A row over a specific part of our immigration system. On one side you have Alberta Premier Danielle Smith saying We cannot handle an influx of asylum seekers moving to the province. On the other, you have federal immigration Minister ..read more
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I joined my friends Steven Meurrens and Deanna Okun-Nachoff late August 2024 to discuss the spousal/common-law partner sponsorship process and some of the challenges including the interview and dealing with refusals based on genuineness/intent. A lot is at stake in such applications/appeals and it is important for those attempting to navigate it to understand the ..read more