Raha Seyed Ali and Erika Hertz joined Watson Goepel LLP in June and July 2023 respectively. We are pleased to welcome them to our legal team. Raha Seyed Ali Raha Seyed Ali joined our Family and Immigration Law Groups as an Associate at Watson Goepel LLP. Prior to joining Watson Goepel, Raha worked at other…

We are pleased to share that, on top of her Immigration and Indigenous law practices, Anita Boscariol will be starting as an Adjunct Professor in the Faculty of Law at Queen’s University this fall. She will be teaching students in the Immigration and Citizenship Law Graduate Diploma program. Anita also teaches courses on Immigration Law…

The U.S. President signed an Executive Order on April 22nd, 2020 suspending the processing of U.S. permanent resident applications made by those outside of the United States for 60 days, with the possibility of extensions. While the ban has some exemptions, it represents a major reversing of U.S. policy on migration to that country, with…

The current COVID-19 special measures and closures are creating challenges for individuals and families with Temporary Immigration Status in Canada. Many individuals are encountering difficulties when attempting to access the special programs and policies the Government of Canada has put in place to assist affected individuals. If you wish to remain in Canada and continue…

Given the abundance of natural resources, access to universal health care, commitment to human rights, and general political stability and prosperity, Canada has long been viewed by immigrants around the world as a desirable location to start a new life, for themselves and their families. The province of British Columbia serves as a gateway between…