Our principal lawyer, Will Tao, will speak today to Dr. Raso’s class at McGill University, alongside Karina Juma, Zeynab Ziaie Moayyed, and Andrew Koltun, on #Chinook and Access to Information. Grateful to Dr. Raso and the McGill community for the invite!
#AIMICI #cdnimm #cndimm #HeronLawOffices
19.11.2025 17:58 — 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Heron Law Success Story: Overturning a PR Refusal By Clarifying IRCC’s Policy for PGWP Holders After the Pandemic - Heron Law Offices
Check how successfully Heron Law Offices submitted a reconsideration request to overturn IRCC PR Refusal
After a client's PR application was refused due to an expired work permit, the client reached out to us for help. We showed that IRCC had misapplied its policy on Interim Work Authorization, and after a reconsideration request, the client's application was re-opened and approved.
#cndimm #cdnimm
14.11.2025 18:50 — 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
If you are considering immigrating to Canada or are already here as a temporary resident, you may be wondering how these targets affect your pathway. Our latest post provides a clear overview of the Levels Plan and its potential impact across different immigration categories.
#Ircc #immigration
14.11.2025 18:48 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Immigration Issues in Depth 2025 | CLE BC Online Store
Join us for our annual in-depth discussions of the most significant developments in immigration law, policy, and practice.
Immigration law never stands still. Join Will Tao, co-chair of Immigration Issues in Depth 2025 by Continuing Legal Education Society of BC (CLEBC), for key updates on Federal Court, IRB, and emerging trends.
⚡ Early Bird ends Friday. Register now below.
#ImmigrationLaw #CLEBC #cdnimm
05.11.2025 22:25 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Heron Law Offices has been recognized once again in the 2026 edition of #BestLawFirms – Canada by #BestLawyers, earning both Tier 1 regional and national rankings in Canadian Immigration Law.
This reflects our continued commitment to excellence, integrity, and advocacy in immigration law.
#cdnimm
31.10.2025 14:38 — 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
Immigration Backlogs and Federal Court Delays: A Growing Challenge for Canada - Heron Law Offices
Immigration lawyer Will Tao speaks on Global News about Canada’s Federal Court backlog. Learn why immigration cases have surged, delays are worsening, and what reforms are needed to fix Canada’s immig...
Canada’s Federal Court is facing record strain, with immigration cases now taking up to 18 months.
@willtao.bsky.social spoke with the Jas Johal Show on Global News about backlogs, automated refusals, and why reforms are urgently needed.
#ImmigrationCanada #FederalCourt #HeronLawOffices
03.10.2025 21:55 — 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
Heron Law Success Story: Renouncing PR via eTA - A One-Day Turnaround - Heron Law Offices
We helped our client apply for renunciation of his PR status via ETA, a one-day quick turnaround.
Heron Law Offices Success Story: We recently helped our client apply for the renunciation of his PR status via ETA, a one-day quick turnaround.
Read below: heronlaw.ca/success_stor...
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#HeronLawOffices #cdnimm #cndimm #CanadianImmigration #Renunciation
26.09.2025 18:01 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
YouTube video by CBC News: The National
CBC News: The National | Plane crash lands near Toronto school
@CBC's The National interviewed our Principal Lawyer, Will Tao, in a segment investigating concerns over visa refusals connected to IRCC’s decision-making technology tools.
#cdnimm #cndimm #AI #ircc #CanadaPR
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19.09.2025 21:56 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Canada’s temporary foreign worker program under microscope
Heron Law Offices immigration and refugee lawyer Will Tao joins CTV Your Morning Vancouver to address potential flaws in the temporary foreign worker program.
"Heron Law Offices immigration and refugee lawyer Will Tao joins CTV Your Morning Vancouver to address potential flaws in the temporary foreign worker program."
Watch the video clip below!
#cdnimm #HeronLawOffices #TFWP #canadianimmigration
www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/vi...
16.09.2025 22:01 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Success Story: From 2+ Years of Silence to PR in 24 Hours: How Mandamus Moved a Stalled CEC File - Heron Law Offices
From 2+ Years of Silence to PR in 24 Hours: How Mandamus Moved a Stalled CEC File
Heron Law Success Story: Learn how we helped our client turn over two years of silence on their CEC application into a COPR by filing a mandamus application.
#HeronLawOffices #mandamus #FederalCourt #COPR #IRCCDelays
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09.09.2025 19:58 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Immigration lawyers say rising number of CSIS security screenings causing delays
OTTAWA - The Canadian Security Intelligence Service says it's dealing with a growing number of immigration security screening requests — and immigration lawyers say their clients are coping with long
Happy to share that our principal lawyer @willtao.bsky.social
was quoted by the Canadian Press on the growing delays caused by the rising number of CSIS security screenings affecting immigration applications.
#CSIS #SecurityScreening #ImmigrationCanada #ImmigrationNews #CDNImmigration #CanadaNews
08.08.2025 22:27 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Facing a CBSA Interview? Here’s How an Immigration Lawyer Can Help - Heron Law Offices
When an international student, temporary foreign worker, or permanent resident is scheduled for an interview with the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), it is often a sign of serious underlying con...
#NewBlog If you are scheduled for a CBSA interview or have concerns about your immigration status, it is important to act early.
At Heron Law, we have extensive experience in supporting clients through #CBSA interviews, compliance matters, and #admissibility hearings.
#IRCC #DetentionReview
06.08.2025 16:55 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Heron Law Success Story: Overcoming Study Permit and “C42” Accompanying Common Law Partner Open Work Permit Refusals Through Judicial Review - Heron Law Offices
Heron Law Offices recently assisted our clients in overcoming their study permit and “C42” work permit refusals through judicial review in Federal Court.
🎉We assisted our clients in overcoming their study permit and “C42” work permit refusals through judicial review.
Led by our lawyer Laura Schemitsch, our team successfully challenged the refusals, navigated the reopening process with IRCC, and helped the applicants obtain their permits. #cdnimm
24.07.2025 18:23 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Sharing the video clip from today’s interview with CBC News for those who are interested!
“$68M project to secure, revamp Canada's asylum system shut down unexpectedly, documents show” from cbc.ca/news/canada/ot…
#cdnimm #backlog #refugee #HeronLawOffices
24.07.2025 03:03 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Heron Law Offices Interviewed by Lexpert about Changes in Canadian Immigration Law - Heron Law Offices
Explore Canada’s immigration pathways, from temporary visas to permanent residency, including recent rule changes and practical tips.
Big thanks to Lexpert for featuring our lawyers on key changes to Canada’s immigration laws — from new student work limits to changes in EE and spousal WPs.
Proud to contribute to public legal education and support migrants navigating complex rules.
📖 Read more below.
#cdnimm #HeronLawOffices
17.07.2025 17:19 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Grateful for a successful and engaging community forum yesterday at Options Community Services! We’re proud to support diverse communities and be a trusted resource on immigration. #Canadaimmigration #Canadaimmigrationlawyer #cdnimm #HeronLawOffices
10.07.2025 20:13 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Heron Law Success Story: How Heron Law Helped a Home Support Worker Applicant Secure PR in Canada - Heron Law Offices
Heron Law Offices helped a family secure permanent residence under the Home Support Worker Class through a successful response to an IRCC request for additional documents.
Our office helped a family secure permanent residence under the Home Support Worker Class through a successful response to an IRCC request for additional documents. Read below.
#HeronLawOffices #cdnimm #cndimm #CanadianImmigration #PR #IRCC #RequestLetter
08.07.2025 18:52 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
We’re happy to share t/ our lawyers, @willtao.bsky.social and Karina Juma, will speak at an immigration info session at Options Community Services! The event supports intl students & work permit holders exploring pathways to PR in Canada. #HeronLawOffices #InternationalStudents #WorkPermit #PR
07.07.2025 18:44 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Get to Know Yussif Silva, Heron’s New Canadian Immigration & Refugee Lawyer - Heron Law Offices
Are you looking for a passionate, multilingual immigration lawyer in Burnaby, BC? Meet Yussif Silva, the newest addition to Heron Law Offices, bringing global experience and deep commitment to immigra...
Welcome, Yussif Silva, to the Heron Law team! A skilled immigration & refugee lawyer, Yussif brings global experience, strong litigation skills, and a deep commitment to migrant justice. He’ll support clients from our Burnaby office and beyond.
#HeronLawOffices #ImmigrationLawyer #RefugeeLaw
30.06.2025 19:03 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Today on #WorldRefugeeDay, we honour the resilience and contributions of refugees in Canada.
But recognition must be met with action. Legislation like Bill C-2 threatens the fairness and protection Canada is known for.
We stand with refugees—today and every day.
#HeronLawOffices #RefugeeRights
21.06.2025 02:29 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Heron Law Success Story: Overcoming a Misrepresentation Finding at the Border and Consequent Refusal - Heron Law Offices
Heron Law Offices overturned a misrepresentation finding and work permit refusal at the Canada border. Learn how our team fought for procedural fairness.
Faced with a misrepresentation finding at the border, our client was nearly banned for five years. We challenged it—and succeeded.
Read more below to learn about how we did it.
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#HeronLawOffices #JudicialReview #CanadianImmigration #Misrepresentation #CBSA #Refusal #Inadmissibility #Border
12.06.2025 19:14 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Our Principal Lawyer, @willtao.bsky.social, is guest lecturing this Friday in Prof. Paul Daly’s The “New” Administrative Law (3.0) course at Osgoode’s LLM program. Honoured to join this dialogue on public law.
#AdminLaw #OsgoodeLLM #WillTao #HeronLawOffices
12.06.2025 17:26 — 👍 0 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
Big congrats to Laura Schemitsch on winning the 2025 CBA Immigration Law Founders’ Award! 🏆
Laura leads with heart, skill, and vision—advocating for clients, equity, and community. We’re so proud to have her at Heron Law.
#CBAImmigration #FoundersAward #HeronLaw
09.06.2025 20:01 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
