metro@migrationlaw.com

Guidy Mamann practises law in Toronto at Mamann, Sandaluk and is certified by the Law Society of Upper Canada as an immigration specialist. Reach him confidentially at 416-862-0000 or at metro@migrationlaw.com.

Deaf boy's treatment not enough for visa officer

January 16, 2012

Should a family be denied permanent residence to Canada because they have a young boy who is deaf, even after the child has been fitted with a cochlear implant?

A very sour ending to a sponsorship

August 22, 2011

When Charles decided to sponsor his parents to Canada, he never imagined it would turn out this way.

Feds asking tough questions about the future of immigration

July 18, 2011

Federal Immigration Minister Jason Kenney is asking some pretty tough questions about the future of Canada’s immigration program.

Should a DUI conviction keep newcomers out of Canada?

July 11, 2011

It seems the time has come for Canada to review its ban on foreigners convicted of impaired driving.

Tories make changes to humanitarian policy

May 16, 2011

Canada’s humanitarian and compassionate policy has just been completely rewritten in a new chapter in Canada’s immigration manual.

Poison pen letters come out of the shadows

March 28, 2011

The poison pen letter is frequently the weapon of choice for those who wish to sabotage someone’s immigration application.

Tory immigration record is sorely lacking

March 07, 2011

While the number of immigrants admitted in 2010 is impressive, the government's overall performance is weak.

Which party is the more 'pro-immigrant'

February 28, 2011

Who is more “pro-immigrant” – the Liberals or the Conservatives?

Missed connections with Ottawa

February 22, 2011

In the real world, when someone does not receive a response to an important email the fix is usually a simple matter…try again.

Sometimes there's no choice but patience

January 10, 2011

Immigration cases can often be sticky to resolve, but that's the bureaucracy we've created.

Act sooner than later for out-of-status partners

December 14, 2010

There are many technical rules that can trip up the sponsorship of someone who is here without status. I recommend great caution in such cases.

Visa-exempt status for Taiwan is smart and overdue

November 29, 2010

How does our immigration department decide which countries will be exempted from our visa requirements and which won’t?

Canada needs to fix its immigrant investment program

November 15, 2010

Canada’s Immigrant Investor Program should be treated like the crown jewel of our annual immigration plan… but it’s not.

Ottawa could learn a lesson from a tragic story

October 25, 2010

Captain Gustav Schroeder was a very courageous and righteous German.

Taxpayers bear the cost of work permit delays

October 18, 2010

Would you, the Canadian taxpayer, prefer to see refugee claimants in Canada work to support themselves and their family members or go on welfare at your expense?

Debating anti-immigrant group would be good for Canada

October 12, 2010

It is no wonder that governments shy away from comprehensive, principled immigration reform in favour of band-aid solutions formed in response to some perceived immigration crisis — talking about it earnestly is hard.

In Kenney versus Galloway, the smart money is on Kenney

October 04, 2010

Having landed safely on Canadian soil, George Galloway, the controversial former British MP, is threatening to sue Citizenship and Immigration Minister Jason Kenney for “denying” him entry to Canada last spring when Galloway was planning to speak here about Middle East conflict and the war on terrorism.

Immigration lawyers... what are they good for?

September 27, 2010

When I checked my inbox this morning I found a very important email from an organization of immigration professionals which I belong to.

Ottawa's handling of ‘Sun Sea’ Tamils just for show

September 20, 2010

In a democracy, it is not enough for laws to be interpreted fairly. They must also be applied and enforced fairly. Simply speaking, everyone should be treated the same.

Do pot smokers have to get their heads checked?

September 13, 2010

Two recent cases have to be more than just a coincidence.

Tell the truth at the border...always

August 23, 2010

Travelling internationally as a family of six isn’t always easy.

Drunk driving conviction could derail cystic fibrosis research

August 09, 2010

According to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation of Canada, cystic fibrosis (CF) is a very complex disease and is the most common, fatal genetic disease affecting Canadian children and young adults.

Last-minute marriages can spell disaster

July 26, 2010

Weddings and marriages are supposed to be joyous occasions.

Plenty of room for skepticism in new refugee system

July 05, 2010

Its official: Canada now has a new refugee protection system.

Big changes meant to salvage big problems

June 28, 2010

With the G20 and it's related rioting, as well as the World Cup, in full swing, it is no wonder that Canada’s immigration minister, Jason Kenney, anticipated some suspicion on Friday about the timing of his announcement of his wide-sweeping changes.

Change to refugee reform bill is troubling

June 21, 2010

Bill C-11 was designed to speed up our lethargic refugee process and was touted as the mechanism by which claims could be decided in two months as opposed to the current average of 19 months.

Crackdown on crooked consultants needs sharp teeth

June 14, 2010

It was supposed to herald the end of the wild west days of immigration consulting.

It’s official: We have a new immigration backlog

June 07, 2010

It was an extraordinary promise. In 2008, Jason Kenney promised to cut the backlog for permanent residence applications — but many are still waiting.

Canada’s foreign relations with India marred by immigration officers

May 31, 2010

No judge, and no jury anywhere in Canada has the power to pin a genocide or war crime on a person with little evidence and with little opportunity to be heard — and yet, this unprecedented power lies with Canada’s immigration and visa officers.

Standard language tests become more 'standard'

May 17, 2010

Trouble may be lurking for those who have recently applied for permanent residence under the Federal Skilled Worker Class or the Canadian Experience Class as a result of a new CIC policy relating to the assessment of language ability.