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Successful CBSA Detention Challenge: How TWA Secured Client’s Early Release Before Detention Hearing

TWA is pleased to share one of our recent success stories, where we helped Client X secure a quick release after an improper detention at Vancouver International Airport (YVR). Background of the Improper Detention Client X, a former government official in his home country, arrived in Canada this year and underwent routine immigration screening at Vancouver International Airport, followed by a secondary inspection. Throughout the process, Client X remained fully cooperative, answering all questions...

A Middle-aged DLI-graduated Hong Kong Resident Has a Fast Immigration Path

In view of the changes in the general environment, many countries have successively introduced policies to facilitate immigration. Many Hong Kong people are actively considering emigrating overseas, and Ms. L from Hong Kong is no exception. Ms. L is about 40 years old. She holds an HKSAR passport and a BNO passport. She is married with one son and has been engaged in administrative work for many years. Although she is eligible to apply...

Temporary Resident Visa Application Approved After Refusal for an Elderly Applicant

A client from China approached us to handle her elderly father Mr. Q’s visitor visa application after it was refused back in early 2022 due to various reasons. We started the application by making an Access to Information request (ATIP) for the officer(s) notes from Immigration Refugee and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).  Mr. Q plans to visit his daughter’s family who are permanent residents in Canada. As a 58-year-old retired applicant with no other travel...

The Third Attempt and Its Approval

Had been refused twice for his study permit application previously, in early 2023, Mr. L, a resident from Hong Kong, approached TWA by referral and sought our firm’s help.  Mr. L decided to retain us to make the third attempt for his study permit application in Canada.  Having further reviewed the underlying reasons for his previous refusals, with our careful preparation, due diligence, and warm assistance, we presented a strong case with all merits...

BCPNP Entrepreneur Immigration

Ms. H consulted TWA about immigration pathways in Canada in 2018. Following a thorough consideration of her background, assets, and interest, our counsel introduced the BC PNP Entrepreneur program to Ms. H. Upon completion of a college diploma in her home country, Ms. H, as a passionate teacher, has devoted herself to teaching. With her rich experience and great work passion, she had been promoted to a senior executive position in the student affairs...

An Elder and Her Study Dream Came True in Canada

This is another success story about Hong Kong residents pursuing their studies in Canada. However, it’s prominent simply because of the client’s age at her 60s. In the summer of 2022, Ms. W approached TWA by referral and sought our firm’s help in her study permit application. At first, as Ms. W is a single elder in her 60s, there was a lot of apprehension about her application. With our careful preparation, due diligence,...

A Successful Study Permit Application for a Refusal Applicant

We received many applications for consultations regarding study permit refusals. Usually, the clients are very frustrated and anxious about it upon receiving the refusal letter. For most cases, the applicants only receive generic refusal reasons, for example, their purpose of the visit is not a temporary stay, their financial resource is not available and sufficient, or they need to be financially established in the country of residence, etc. In our practice, one of our...

A Study Permit Approval for an Aged Applicant

Mr. H, a 58-year-old married Hong Kong national approached TWA in late 2022 and sought our firm’s assistance on his study permit application. He successfully received a letter of acceptance from a Designated Learning Institution (“DLI”) to study at a college in Canada. His spouse and son are both living in Canada at that time holding a spousal open work permit and a study permit. Mr. H had been a business owner in Hong...

A Big Family of Asylum Seekers Settled in Canada

Mr. H and his family approached TWA in early 2018 and sought our firm’s help in refugee protection in Canada. They were a big family consisting of 8 family members from three generations, including the grandparents and their grandchildren, escaping from their home country X.  Mr. H had been a prominent and influential entrepreneur operating a big pharmacy corporation back in his home country. He was targeted and extorted by a local gang group...