Better Information for Better Decision Making
MARJORIE CURET
SEP 09, 2024
Immigration Has Always Been Personal
(But a deeper dive about that in another post.)
Helping people navigate anything changes your perspective of that system after time.
Especially when you work with couples or families where there is so much at stake. What is ironic is that it is process that likes to think
of itself as a role model to the rest of world, but to its own people, it is still so frustrating.
A Complex (and Expensive) System
Could Canadian Immigration be easier? Absolutely, the backbone is already there. After all, family reunification is a pillar of Canadian immigration and economic immigration exists for a reason too so we could simplify things if the government wanted to.
Additionally, the government spends millions in IT every year trying to improve the platforms, but many people are seeing their
legal fees being racked up with the inclusion of tech support work that never use to be part of the application process.
Has it made things better?
I don’t believe there are reports about the public’s satisfaction with the updated platforms (if so, let me know). I know some work has made the public angry.
Are people still following the ArriveCan mess? The last I read the Auditor general to investigate all government payments to
ArriveCan contractor -it seems like that $1-billion in federal contracts are still being investigated.
A Double Standard?
We’re pretty relaxed when it comes to security regarding temporary residents which have jumped from 1- million in 2021 to 2.5 million
in 2024 (1), but we treat our family class applicants like everyone is a criminal.
I don’t like the idea of having to prove that relationships are genuine as if everyone is guilty UNTIL proven innocent. I understand that the government has seen a ton of wild cases, I understand that officers are tired and jaded.
I have even heard of couples with three kids having to report for questioning because being married for over 17 years was iffy to someone.
Myself, I still believe in the goodness of people, especially couples. Maybe I have just been lucky, but my experience with clients from
countries spanning continents from Europe to Africa and Asia is that many of us are all the same. We want to be united with those we
care about, not physically separated only communicating through WhatsApp or video face calls.
The Human Side of Immigration is Why
this Newsletter Matters
How can we help?
Quite often, I have noticed that the questions I receive from people on their way to pursuing their immigration goals are quite the same-
but so are the errors.
Errors in immigration can sometimes be minor. Maybe you are not really six-foot tall, but is it material to your case? That whoopsie may
not impact you. Other times, errors can lead to major consequences that seriously alter what I can do for my clients and families suffer.
1. Avoid Problems
I don’t want to see anyone receive a five-year ban from entering Canada, have an order to be removed, lose their status or face fines and
criminal charges.
2. Find Time Saving Tips
I know there are many people on here that are just looking for where to begin when it comes to their own applications or researching
little tricks. I will say to be careful reading through online forums which can have disastrous results because every file is so unique-
so peruse that with care.
3. Help Breakdown Immigration Changes
Changes can disrupt your immigration journey. Some may find the news and updated immigration policy bewildering and
want a place to read and discuss it in a more digestible way.
You will not find legalese in this newsletter.
I also feel that more professionals can add to the conversation around Canadian immigration that often becomes heated and clouded
by online rhetoric that almost feels like propaganda. I can add my experience and even stories to current events.
Whether you are a current client, a past client or just someone looking around, welcome! I hope you will find what is to be publish
useful, interesting and feel free to add to the discussion. I look forward to getting to know you as well.
All the best,
Marjorie Curet
1. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-68621013
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