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15 February
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Sponsorship and DNA testing

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Lecture, McGill Gis Workshop on DNA Testing and Family Sponsorship, April 30th 2015 Updated February 2018 1. General overview Family reunification is one of the key goals of the Canadian immigration system and takes up a significant portion of all immigration. In 2013, family reunification made up 23.9% of all new permanent residents in Québec, and 30.77% Canada.  In terms of general procedure, family reunification is realized through sponsorship: a qualified person sponsors an eligible and admissible family member for a given period of time, which allows this family member to become a permanent resident. To quote the Supreme Court: «Family reunification is based...

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12 January
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Immigration lawyer or Consultant? Which one to choose?

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In our professional practice, we are often asked what is the difference between immigration lawyers and immigration consultants. Two types of professionals are authorized to represent for fees, individuals before the Canadian immigration and citizenship authorities: 1. immigration lawyers, who are regulated by a provincial bar association (in Quebec, for example, the Barreau du Québec) and 2. immigration consultants, who are accredited by a private national organization, the Immigration Consultants of Canada Regulatory Council (ICCRC). Immigration consultants, in order to practice in Quebec, must also be registered in the Quebec Register of Immigration Consultants. The Canadian government considers these two types of...

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10 January
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How to make use of your studies in Canada

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Following an information session that we gave at the University of Sherbrooke as part of the Intercultural Encounters Week in Quebec, we noted the avid interest of young professionals, who will soon graduate, to pursue their immigration project to Canada, whether as a student, worker or as a permanent resident. Thus, because of their interesting profiles for employers and the various provinces of Canada, several programs are available to them and will allow them to make the most of their studies in Canada. Post-graduation work permit The post-graduation work permit program is one of the many programs offered. This program is for newly...

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07 January
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WTO rules and the business immigration (Port-au-Prince, Haiti, January 2014)

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SUN, FUN, DISCOVERY AND FORMATION HAITI IS WAITING FOR YOU! [slideshare id=30818036&doc=omcetimmigrationdaffaires-140204152203-phpapp01] WTO rules and the business immigration from Hugues Langlais Law Firm Discover the capital of Haiti, Port-au-Prince, and the beach on the coast of Acardins, which has nothing to envy to other sun beach destinations. Participants in this one-week stay, in addition to discovering the beautiful attractions of Haiti, will have a chance to interact with Haitian lawyers to familiarize themselves with the legal regime in Haiti and deepen their knowledge in areas of exciting legal fields . Hugues Langlais will give a three hour training session on WTO rules and business immigration. For more...

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27 November
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Montreal Bar “Quebec Europe arbitration, courts and governance” activity

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The ”Québec -Europe business arbitration, courts and governance” activity took place on October 25. European and Quebec renowned speakers have come together for a unique conference on key topics in the good practice of business law. From the perspective of comparative law, the first conference organized by the International Development Committee of the Bar of Montreal was an event of great quality. Welcome address by Xavier Van Overmeire (Dentons) Arbitration: recent developments and their practical Marc Dal (secretary of the Brussels Bar). Professor Babak Barin (University of Sherbrooke). Mr. Luc Deshaies (Gowlings) will act as moderator of this panel. The...

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17 November
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The Bar of Montreal extends its influence in Brazil through Mr. Hugues Langlais

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An agreement of friendship and cooperation between the Belo Horizonte Bar and the Bar of Montreal. Hugues Langlais, president of the Committee on International Relations, represented the Bar of Montreal at the signing of the cooperation agreement reached as part of the 11th Brazilian Congress of International Law organized by the Law Society of Belo Horizonte in Brazil. The latter, in addition to participate in a swearing-in ceremony for new lawyers, made ​​a statement on the organization of the Quebec courts and ethics within the industry. Brazilian lawyers to the Bar of Belo Horizonte showed great interest in our civil law...

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07 November
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Revocation of Citizenship for Misrepresentation in Canada

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We suggest a very interesting article written by Mr. Hugues Langlais in the newsletter of the International Association of Lawyers on the revocation of citizenship due to misrepresentation. [slideshare id=28013428&doc=uiaimmigrationandnationalitycommission-citizenshiprevocationforfalserepresentationsincanada-newslett-131107125809-phpapp02&type=d] Citizenship revocation for false representations in canada – UIA Immigration and Nationality Commission – Newsletter feb 2012 from Hugues Langlais Law Firm.*All use / reproduction of this document without the written consent of Hugues Langlais Law Firm is prohibited. *Hugues Langlais Law Firm. All rights reserved....

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27 October
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Immigration in Quebec and Canada – French audio interview with Mr. Hugues Langlais

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In a series of radio interview with Radio France Québec, in 2008, Mr. Hugues Langlais explains some aspects of immigration in Quebec and Canada. Immigration in Quebec – Studying and working in Quebec (French interview). [audio mp3="https://www.langlais.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Immigration-au-Québec-étudier-au-travailler-au-Québec.mp3"][/audio] Immigration in Canada – Obtaining a Canadian work permit (French interview). [audio mp3="https://www.langlais.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Immigration-lobtention-dun-permis-de-travail-au-Canada.mp3"][/audio] Immigration in Quebec – Residency and citizenship (French interview). [audio mp3="https://www.langlais.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Immigrer-au-Québec-Résidence-et-citoyenneté-H-Langlais.mp3"][/audio] Immigration in Canada – Mesures by Immigration Courts against foreign nationals (French interview). [audio mp3="https://www.langlais.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Immigrer-au-Canada-Tribunal-et-refus-des-étrangers-Hugues-Langlais.mp3"][/audio]...

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