CPD Clips
In this segment Adrienne Smith describes the types of spouses who can be sponsored to Canada.
Learn more about our Family Sponsorship course:
Cold Calls for Small Claims Court Client
In this segment Dante Spadacini teaches us about how to handle cold calls and the initial client interview with a prospective Small Claims Court Client
Learn more about our next course with Dante and JP, coming up on October 7, 2024:
In this clip, Mark Holthe, Chris Zeeman and Reis Pagtakhan discuss how the lines of communication between provincial officers and and immigration representatives has waned over time due to a push towards efficiency.
Learn more about our Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba PNP Course.
In this clip, Andrew Carvajal discusses the instructions that he provides to employers following the submission of an LMIA application and what questions he uses to prepare them for the Service Canada interview.
Learn more about our The Complete LMIA Guide course.
In this clip, Matthew McDonald discusses student recruitment services, conflicts of interests and the CICC Code of Professional Conduct.
Learn more about our CICC Code of Professional Conduct course.
In this clip, Annie Beaudoin discusses the lifecycle of a Temporary Resident Visa application at a visa office.
Learn more about our Visa Offices course.
In this clip from our course on “Humanitarian & Compassionate Applications”, Deanna Okun-Nachoff discusses the types of evidence we can offer in an H&C applications.
Learn more about our H&C course.
In this clip from our course on “Flagpoling and Port of Entry Applications”, Mark Holthe explains the admissibility process for foreign nationals making an application at the Canadian Port of Entry and the options available to the officer
Learn more about our Flagpoling course.
In this clip from our course on “AI and Immigration”, William Tao and Zeynab Ziaie Moayyed discuss IRCC Internal Tech Tools and their Use in Production and Triage.
Learn more about our AI and Immigration course.
In this clip from our course on “Handling Previously Refused Immigration Applications”, Andrew Carvajal and Chantal Desloges discuss the initial client consultation with an individual who has faced an application refusal and what are their potential options.
Learn more about our Previously Refused course.
Zeynab Ziaie Moayyed discusses the allure of the Start-Up Visa Program and the reality of the program in practice.
Learn more about our Start-Up Visa course.
Ever wondered how to document the employer’s ability to fulfil the terms of an LMIA offer according to Service Canada guidelines, including how to read CRA Schedules 100 and 125?
Learn more about our LMIA Streams course.
Learn about the requirements for LMIA recruitment platforms, including what websites we recommend using and how Service Canada officers evaluate the legitimacy of a recruitment platform.
Learn more about our full Recruitment course.
Cold Calls for Small Claims Court Client
Listen to our instructors discuss how to document genuine intentions to study in Canada, including the preparation of a study plan and important jurisprudence relating to this subject.
Learn more about our Student and Study Permits Masterclass.
In this clip, Andrew Carvajal teaches us how to document self-employment in Express Entry applications, as well as dealing with uncooperative employers when trying prove a client’s work experience.
Learn more about our full CEC and EE course.
In this clip, Tamara Mosher-Kuczer teaches us how to periodically check for updates on client applications through the Authorized Representative Portal, as well as the merits of using explanatory letters at the beginning of certain supporting documents that are submitted online.
See the details for the full course.
This workshop gives a full overview of the OINP, including employer driven, human capital and Express Entry streams.
Find more information about this 3-hour CPD course.
This workshop gives an in-depth discussion of how to write excellent and persuasive submission cover letters in order to maximize your client’s chance of success.
Find more information about this 3-hour CPD course.
SHORT LESSON SERIES
Animated shorts based on audio excerpts from past CPD courses.
*Actual CPD recordings include a display of the PowerPoint presentation used during the course and the instructor’s voice.*
Proving Self-Employed Work Experience in Immigration Applications
Immigration lawyer and Head of Economic Immigration at Desloges Law Group, Andrew Carvajal, describes the documentation that should be included when proving a client’s self-employment.
This animation is based on the content of our 5-hour CPD course: “Ins and Outs of Express Entry and the Federal Programs for Skilled Workers“
COVID-19 & Emergency Employment Leaves
Employment and Human Rights lawyer, Antonio Urdaneta, describes the changes in employment conditions that Ontario has authorized due to COVID-19.
Learn more from Antonio by downloading our 5-hour CPD course: “Litigating Cases in the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario“.
Authority of Inspectors During Immigration Compliance Reviews
Corporate immigration lawyer and LSO Certified Specialist, Cathryn Sawicki, describes the authority of inspectors under the Temporary Foreign Worker and International Mobility Programs.
This animation is based on the audio excerpt of our 2-hour CPD course: “Successfully Managing Compliance Reviews”
Civil and Criminal Penalties for Misuse of COVID-19 Funds
Criminal lawyer and Partner at Shadley Bien-Aimé, Alexandre Bien-Aimé, describes the civil and criminal liability related to the misuse of COVID-19 related economic assistance.
This animation is based on an audio excerpt of our 1-hour CPD course: “Quarantine Act Offences and Criminal Law Under COVID-19”
Obligation to Settle in a Province as a PR Following Nomination
Immigration lawyer and Head of Economic Immigration at Desloges Law Group, Andrew Carvajal, describes a client’s obligation to settle in a province that nominated them to apply for PR.
This animation is based on an audio excerpt of our 4-hour CPD course: “Navigating the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP)”
The Test for Discrimination Under the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario
Employment and Human Rights lawyer, Antonio Urdaneta, describes the legal test for discrimination found in the jurisprudence of the HRTO.
This animation is based on an audio excerpt of our 5-hour CPD course: “Litigating Cases in the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario”
International Students & Work | Work Between Academic Programs
Can international students work after completing one academic program and awaiting the start of another? Immigration lawyer and Head of Economic Immigration at Desloges Law Group, Andrew Carvajal, provides the answer.
This animation is based on an audio excerpt of our 5-hour CPD course: “A Full Guide to Study Permits and Student Status in Canada”
Online Mediations under COVID-19
Ever wonder what an online mediation is like? Learn about it from lawyer, Meghan M. Hull Jacquin, including a court decision regarding compelling parties to participate in online legal proceedings for the interest of justice.
This animation is based on an audio excerpt of our 1-hour CPD course: “Civil Litigation under COVID-19: It’s NOT Business as Usual”
International Students & Work | Awaiting the Confirmation of Graduation
Can international students work while awaiting the confirmation of graduation from their school? Immigration lawyer and Head of Economic Immigration at Desloges Law Group, Andrew Carvajal, provides the answer.
This animation is based on an audio excerpt of our 5-hour CPD course: “A Full Guide to Study Permits and Student Status in Canada”
COVID-19 and International Students
Immigration lawyer and LSO Certified Specialist, Chantal Desloges, describes the impact of COVID-19 measures and travel restrictions on the rights of international students.
This animation is based on an audio excerpt of our 1-hour CPD course: “Legal Update: The Latest on COVID-19 & Immigration Practice“
