A Temporary Foreign Worker’s Rights During COVID-19
Due to COVID-19, temporary foreign workers are eligible to receive Employment Insurance (EI) benefits during the duration of their work permit if they are unemployed.
Canada is Caring for our Caregivers
On June 2019, Immigration, Refuges and Citizenship Canada opened two new pilot projects for caregivers who wish to become permanent residents.
COVID-19: New Measures Implemented by the IRB & IRCC
Since the coronavirus pandemic, the IRB and IRCC have implemented measures to respond to the rapidly evolving situation.
An update from Azzi Law regarding COVID-19
While we have directed all of our lawyers & staff to work remotely in the coming days to assist in #flatteningthecurve, our lawyers will continue to provide legal services.
Azzi Law is being proactive against coronavirus
Due to the growing concerns around COVID-19 (coronavirus), future consultations will be held over the phone or telecommunications applications (i.e., WhatsApp, Skype) until further notice.
Special measures to help applicants in China, Iran and South Korea affected by the novel coronavirus
As the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to spread globally, more foreign nationals are experiencing difficulties when applying to come to Canada temporarily or permanently due to travel restrictions and service disruptions.
Immigration Fraud Warning!
It has come to our attention that fraudsters are pretending to work for or represent Azzi Law Professional Corporation. These individuals often ask victims to wire them money for assistance with their immigration files…
The UN Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration
Endorsing the UN Global Compact will push Canada to reconsider border policies that force refugee claimants to take irregular and dangerous routes into the country.
A Mindful Halloween
Halloween can be a time to have lots of fun and dress up in a costume, which is why it can be easy to get caught up in the festivities and forget about important legal issues.
Canada’s escalating diplomatic spat with Saudi Arabia
The dispute between Canada and Saudi Arabia arose due to a tweet issued by Canada’s Global Affairs Ministry criticizing the arrest and detention of two female bloggers.