Tomorrow: Victor Ing & Will Tao review the key immigration decisions from 2025 and how they impact practice. ➡️ Register: lpen.ca/case-law-2026/ #cdnimm #Canadianimmigration #CaseLaw

Takeaways for 2026 #BCPNP updates by Yussif Silva, including changes to the General Program structure and available immigration streams. These updates may affect skilled workers, international graduates, and employers looking to support permanent residence applications in BC. Read more below.

Recently, the @thestar.com reported on PGWP refusals linked to missing language test uploads. Our principal lawyer @willtao.bsky.social commented on the issue, which we have also seen affect many international graduates in our own work. #cdnimm #canadianimmigration #PGWP #Refusals #IRCC

A client retained our services to represent them in their refugee claim based on their fear persecution by an abusive ex-partner in their country of origin. Our lawyer, Yussif Silva, prepared and attended the refugee hearing in January of 2026. The refugee claim was accepted! #refugeelaw

Success story: At Heron Law Offices, we recently helped a family secure approval for their minor child’s study permit just two months after an initial study permit refusal. Read more here: heronlaw.ca/success_stor... #studypermit #cdnimm #Canadaimmigration #HeronLawOffices

Only a few seats left for @clebc.bsky.social 's Immigration Issues in Depth 2025 this Friday, 5 December. Chaired by @willtao.bsky.social with DOJ lawyers. Register: store.cle.bc.ca/productdetails…#cdnimmm#canadaimmigrationo#heronlawofficeses

Will Tao is speaking at the 2025 CBA Administrative Law and Labour & Employment Law Conference in Ottawa, sharing insight on how U.S. political and economic trends are affecting Canadian immigration, labour mobility, and temporary foreign worker programs. #Administrative #Immigration#LabourMobility

Happening today at 5 p.m. PT at Queen’s University. Our lawyers Will Tao and Karina Juma will be speaking to students about AI and automation in Canadian immigration law, including how IRCC uses decision-making tools and what they mean for different case types. #CanadianImmigration #AIinLaw #IRCC

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

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

New blog by Karina Juma, Canadian Immigration and Refugee Lawyer at Heron Law Offices, on navigating the 2026–2028 Immigration Levels Plan and its implications for immigration applicants. Read here: heronlaw.ca/navigating-t... #cdnimm #cndimm #canadianimmigration #heronlawoffices

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

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

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

We recently assisted a Canadian employer seeking to hire a senior employee who had previously worked with the company under an open work permit. Our team, led by Laura Schemitsch, successfully obtained a positive IMWU opinion for a C10 work permit, allowing the employer to retain this key worker.

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... . . #HeronLawOffices #cdnimm #cndimm #CanadianImmigration #Renunciation

@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 m.youtube.com/watch?v=NtDj...

"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...

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 heronlaw.ca/success_stor...

We are excited to share that the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada™ has continued to recognize @TheWillTruth as one of the Best Lawyers in Canada™ in Canadian Immigration since 2019. #BestLawyers #2026 #ImmigrationLawyers heronlaw.ca/the-best-law...

Heron Law Offices successfully responded to an IRCC Procedural Fairness Letter for an international student facing non-compliance allegations, preventing a s.44(1) report & removal order, allowing the student to continue studies in Canada. #canadianimmigration #HeronLawOffices #internationalstudent

We recently helped a client win their appeal of a refused parent sponsorship (PGP) at the IAD. With lawyer Karina Juma’s support, we filed an early resolution request on H&C grounds & the Minister agreed to reopen the application. #ImmigrationLaw #IADAppeal #ParentSponsorship #IRCC #HeronLawOffices

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

#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

🎉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

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…#cdnimmm#backlogo#refugeee#HeronLawOfficeses

Will Tao was featured in CBC News today, commenting on the federal shutdown of a $68M asylum system reform project. He warns that digital tools must not undermine fairness or transparency. #ImmigrationLaw #RefugeeProtection #DigitalJustice #WillTao #CdnImm

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

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

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

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

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

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

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. . . . . #HeronLawOffices #JudicialReview #CanadianImmigration #Misrepresentation #CBSA #Refusal #Inadmissibility #Border

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

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

We are proud to have Will Tao & Laura Schemitsch speaking at #CBAImmigration 2025! Will joins sessions on IRCC’s AI strategy & tech-assisted decisions in court. Laura tackles SP/PWGP reforms with IRCC + fellow counsel. Pushing the dialogue on #immigrationlaw, #AIandLaw, & #internationalstudent.

With the Stronger Borders Act (Bill C-2) announced earlier today, our latest blog explores its impact on Canadian immigration from a legal practitioner's perspective. #cdnimm #canadianimmigration #canadianborders

@willtao.bsky.social of #HeronLawOffices was quoted in CityNews on how the surge in 🇺🇸 students applying to B.C. schools may help offset federal immigration caps. Full article: heronlaw.ca/will-tao-fea... #ImmigrationLaw #InternationalStudents #CanadaImmigration #StudyInCanada #HigherEd

Our law firm resolved a #JR involving alleged #misrep in a Canadian work permit #refusal. Decision set aside by consent. Highlights flaws in Canada and US info sharing + why it’s vital to challenge immigration record errors.   #cdnimm #JudicialReview #HeronLawOffices

New article by willtao.bsky.social & Karina Juma in BarTalk (CBA BC) on how algorithmic decision-making is reshaping 🇨🇦 immigration—and why transparency & accountability matter. Read here: heronlaw.ca/automated-de... #AIinImmigration #cdnimm #HeronLawOffices

Lexpert recently published a helpful overview of how to immigrate to Canada — and all of our lawyers at Heron Law Offices were happy to be interviewed for it. Read the full article on Lexpert: lexpert.ca/news/legal-f... #cdnimm #canadianimmigration #HeronLawOffices #Lexpert

Our hearts are with those affected by the April 27 Lapu Lapu Day mass casualty incident in Vancouver. We are calling on #IRCC to urgently implement special immigration measures so families can reunite, attend funerals, and support loved ones — without delays or red tape. #ImmigrationSupport

Our client’s path to a TRV wasn’t easy. After a lost application and a stolen passport derailed their plans, their TRV was refused. But they didn’t give up—and neither did we. With strategic advice and a strong reconsideration request, we helped turn the tide. #CanadaImmigration #HeronLawOffices

We’re excited to welcome Caitlyn Waterhouse to our team as a legal intern! A recent SFU graduate and recipient of the McCall MacBain Regional Award. She’ll be starting law school this September, and we’re grateful to have her with us this summer. Welcome, Caitlyn! 🌿⚖️📚 #HeronLawOffices #SFUAlumni

Our Principal/Canadian Immigration Lawyer @willtao.bsky.social spoke at the AI & Law Symposium today at UBC Allard on the topic of “Litigating Against the Administrative Machine: A Canadian Immigration Case Study”. #cdnimmigration #AI #cdnimm #canadianimmigration #litigation

Starting March 25, 2025, IRCC & CBSA will introduce a new photo ID document for refugee claimants called a Refugee Protection Identity Document (#RPID). Read our latest blog to learn what it means for refugee claimants. #CanadianImmigration #RefugeeLaw #IRCCUpdates #RPIDCanada #HeronLawOffices

📣 Sharing a Recent Success Story of Ours - When IRB guidelines aren’t properly applied, refugee claimants can be unjustly denied protection. 🏳️‍🌈 Read how strong legal advocacy made all the difference. #RefugeeLaw #SOGIESC #IRB #ImmigrationLaw #HumanRights #LegalAdvocacy #HeronLawOffices

Starting April 11, 2025, Canadians staying in the U.S. for over 30 days must register with DHS or face fines up to $5,000. Learn who needs to register, exemptions, and how this impacts Canadian travelers. Check out our latest blog below. #cdnimm #canadianimmigration #USimmigration #border #HeronLaw

✨ Success Story ✨ Overcoming Procedural Fairness in Citizenship Applications This client received multiple PFLs before they retained us. With our strategic and rights-focused approach, we addressed the concerns, protected their privacy & secured their path to Canadian citizenship! #Canadian