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In this softcover, easy-to-use manual, Lorne Waldman, Canada's leading immigration and refugee law practitioner clearly explain the latest changes to immigration law pertaining to inadmissibility to Canada. Written in plain language, this timely guide gives a complete overview of the grounds of inadmissibility and the process used to determine inadmissibility to Canada. The book serves as an indispensable manual for immigration lawyers and consultants of all experience levels (from junior to senior counsel), as well as for immigration law students.
New Edition Features:
Extensively updated, the new edition covers all the latest developments in the law of inadmissibility, especially in the areas of security and human rights
Examines grounds for immigration inadmissibility including:
Medical Inadmissibility
Inadmissibility Due to Burden on Social Services
Misrepresentation - Section 40 of IRPA
Criminal Inadmissibility
Inadmissibility on Security Grounds
Inadmissibility Due to the Commission of War Crimes or Crimes Against Humanity
The Defense of Superior Orders, Duress and Necessity as Defenses to Inadmissibility under Sections 34-37 of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA)
Discusses immigration procedures in admissibility proceedings
Reviews pertinent inadmissibility decisions
Explains the latest development in defences that can be used by individuals who may be found inadmissible
New chapter on Overcoming Inadmissibility
New topic on Issues of Fair Treatment of Applicants in the Determination of Inadmissibility
Extensive discussion on crimes against humanity
Updates on the meaning and definition of "organization" in the context of Inadmissibility Based on Membership in an Organization that has Committed Acts of Terrorism
Who Needs This Book
Immigration lawyers – Succinct and clear explanation of the latest changes to immigration and refugee laws, as they relate to inadmissibility
Immigration consultants – Written in plain language that enables non-lawyers to benefit from the guidance contained in the book
Immigration law students – Provides a complete overview of the procedural system that immigration practitioners follow
Politicians / Governments – Who need to respond to social issues concerning inadmissible persons
