Led by Celso Boscariol Q.C., our Immigration Law team has extensive personal and professional experience with Canada’s immigration system. A deep knowledge of Permanent Residency rules, NAFTA (North American Free Trade Agreement) and GATS (General Agreement on Trade in Service) allows us to successfully assist clients from around the world to enter Canada as permanent residents.
We assist employers seeking to bring skilled workers from foreign countries, as well as individuals seeking entry to Canada on a temporary basis, to study, work, or visit.
We have successfully represented clients before all three Immigration and Refugee Board tribunals on matters relating to Refugee Hearings, Immigration Inquiries, Detention Hearings, and Appeals. Anita Boscariol, former Assistant Deputy Chair of the Immigration Appeal Division of the Immigration and Refugee Board, also represents clients in judicial review applications before the Federal Court.
For all Immigration inquiries please contact our Immigration Paralegal Deborah Killam at 604-609-3094 or dkillam@watsongoepel.com.
27 August 2021
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…
23 April 2020
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…
30 March 2020
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…
23 August 2019
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…
