Immigration

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Mr. Michael, was recently quoted in an article for The Hindustan Times that discusses Canada’s shifting sentiments on immigration.  According to the article, recent polls suggest that 67% of respondents are concerned about rising immigration levels, as economic stressors such as a cost-of-living crisis and housing affordability challenges add to a growing anti-immigrant...

In the fast-evolving world of immigration, where global relationships play a pivotal role in shaping policies and procedures, the recent Canada-India tensions have emerged as a significant factor impacting the Canadian immigration landscape. On October 20, 2023, Michael Jiayu, the co-president of the Canadian Immigration Lawyers Association, was invited to attend an emergency meeting between the...

Mr. Michael recently authored an article in the Economic Times India, where he discusses the latest immigration targets and the current challenges the country is facing due to housing shortages and public concerns about immigration. In his article, Mr. Michael explains that although the overall targets for 2024 and 2025 remain consistent, the flat target for 2026, at 500,000, suggests a need for...

Michael Jiayu recently authored an article in the National Post where he discusses the escalating tensions between Canada and India following Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s claim of evidence linking the Indian government to the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar.  In response, India halted visa services for Canadians and issued a travel advisory, potentially impacting the immigration...

Michael Jiayu was recently quoted in a piece for the Global & Mail that discussed Ontario’s publicly funded colleges, and how they are facing financial uncertainty as their reliance on tuition fees from Indian international students becomes a focal point amid diplomatic tensions between Ottawa and New Delhi. With all but one of Ontario’s 24 public colleges reporting operating...

Canada Visa Agency founder, Michael Jiayu was recently quoted in an article discussing escalating tensions between India and Canada following accusations related to the murder of a Khalistani activist.  India suspended visa issuance in Canada, prompting Canadian PM Justin Trudeau to call for Indian cooperation in an official investigation into the murder. Immigration lawyers in Canada,...

Michael Jiayu recently wrote a piece for the Economic Times where he discusses the housing and immigration policies in Canada, with a particular focus on international students, many of whom come from India. 

Michael Jiayu recently wrote a piece for the Canadian Immigration Lawyers Association (CILA) blog where he discusses the current debate in Canada regarding the influx of international students and its impact on various aspects of Canadian society.

This blog post explores the strategies and initiatives that make Canada an appealing destination for tech professionals from India and how the immigration system plays a pivotal role in this process.