Canada Lifts Visa Requirement Against Mexico; Bulgaria, Romania, Brazil Soon to Follow

Meurrens LawImmigration Trends

On December 1, 2016, the Government of Canada lifted the requirement that Mexican nationals obtain a temporary resident visa (a “TRV”) prior to travelling to Canada.   As with all TRV exempt travellers, excluding Americans, Mexican nationals are still required to obtain an Electronic Travel Authorisation (an “ETA”) prior to boarding aircraft to travel to Canada.   … Read More

When Procedural Fairness Requires a Fairness Letter

Meurrens LawProvincial Nominee Programs, Study Permits, Work Permits

One of the most complicated topics in immigration law is determining when procedural fairness will require an immigration officer who is assessing an application to seek clarification in the form of a fairness letter or interview. As the Supreme Court of Canada noted in Baker v. Canada (Minister of Citizenship and Immigration) the the concept of procedural … Read More