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Heron Law Offices @heronlfmc.bsky.social · 19d

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

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...

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Heron Law Offices @heronlfmc.bsky.social · 21d

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: Helping a Canadian Employer and Temporary Foreign Worker Successfully Obtain a Positive IMWU Opinion and C10 Significant Benefit Work Permit - Heron Law Offices

Heron Law Offices (“HLO”) recently assisted a Canadian employer seeking to hire a senior employee who previously worked with the company under an open work permit. Two weeks after submitting our reque...

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Heron Law Offices @heronlfmc.bsky.social · 27d

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.

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#HeronLawOffices #cdnimm #cndimm #CanadianImmigration #Renunciation

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.

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Heron Law Offices @heronlfmc.bsky.social · Sep 19

@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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CBC News: The National | Plane crash lands near Toronto school

YouTube video by CBC News: The National

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Heron Law Offices @heronlfmc.bsky.social · Sep 16

"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

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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.

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Heron Law Offices @heronlfmc.bsky.social · Sep 9

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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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

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Heron Law Offices @heronlfmc.bsky.social · Sep 5

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

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The Best Lawyers in Canada™ 2026: Will Tao Recognized Since 2019 - Heron Law Offices

We are excited to share that the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada™ has continued to recognize Will Tao as one of the Best Lawyers in Canada™ in Canadian Immigration since 2019.

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Heron Law Offices @heronlfmc.bsky.social · Aug 20

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

Heron Law Offices Successfully Responds to IRCC Procedural Fairness Letter for International Student Non-Compliance with Request Not to Issue s. 44(1) Report - Heron Law Offices

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 and removal order, allowing ...

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Heron Law Offices @heronlfmc.bsky.social · Aug 19

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

Heron Law Success Story: Settlement in Parental Sponsorship Appeal on Humanitarian and Compassionate (H&C) Grounds - Heron Law Offices

Heron Law Offices recently helped a client succeed in their appeal of their refused parental sponsorship (PGP) application to the Immigration Appeal Division (IAD) of the Immigration and Refugee Board...

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Heron Law Offices @heronlfmc.bsky.social · Aug 8

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

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

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Heron Law Offices @heronlfmc.bsky.social · Aug 6

#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

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...

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Heron Law Offices @heronlfmc.bsky.social · Jul 24

🎉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

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.

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Heron Law Offices @heronlfmc.bsky.social · Jul 24

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

Heron Law Offices @heronlfmc.bsky.social · Jul 23

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

$68M project to secure, revamp Canada's asylum system shut down unexpectedly, documents show | CBC News

A major project led by Canada's Immigration Department to revamp the country's outdated asylum system and enhance the integrity of its borders was quietly shut down last year — a move that was "unexpe...

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Heron Law Offices @heronlfmc.bsky.social · Jul 17

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

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.

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Heron Law Offices @heronlfmc.bsky.social · Jul 10

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

Heron Law Offices @heronlfmc.bsky.social · Jul 8

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

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.

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Heron Law Offices @heronlfmc.bsky.social · Jul 7

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

Heron Law Offices @heronlfmc.bsky.social · Jun 30

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

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...

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Heron Law Offices @heronlfmc.bsky.social · Jun 21

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

Heron Law Offices @heronlfmc.bsky.social · Jun 12

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

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.

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Heron Law Offices @heronlfmc.bsky.social · Jun 12

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

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Heron Law Offices @heronlfmc.bsky.social · Jun 9

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

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Heron Law Offices @heronlfmc.bsky.social · Jun 6

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.

Heron Law Offices @heronlfmc.bsky.social · Jun 3

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

New Changes Proposed to Strengthen Canada’s Border Security Deliver Additional Blows to Canadian Immigration - Heron Law Offices

At a time when borders are becoming more restrictive and immigration is constantly under attack, these amendments feed into the narrative that immigrants and refugees are problems.

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