We have become aware of a growing number of individuals who have received correspondence from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) advising that their Canadian citizenship certificates should be surrendered due to concerns regarding the documentation that was originally submitted in support of their citizenship claim. In this article, we discuss what surrender letters are, Read More →
We’re excited to announce that Bonny Ho has joined Hayer Law as our Associate Lawyer. Bonny brings strong experience, sharp insight, and a client-focused approach that aligns perfectly with our firm’s commitment to excellence. Her addition strengthens our growing team and enhances the service we provide to our clients. Please join us in welcoming Bonny Read More →
Amandeep Hayer recently testified before the Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology regarding Bill C-3 – The Lost Canadians bill. His remarks focused on the bill’s implications and the need for thoughtful implementation and he also got the opportunity to re-iterate what we said previously to the Senate on Bill C-71 and Read More →
During the final debates, Amandeep Hayer received a mention from Senator Leo Housakos (Leader of the Opposition in the Senate), emphasizing that still considerable work to be done in reforming the Citizenship Act. The committee heard from Amandeep Hayer, representing the Canadian Bar Association, who recommended we need to stop using complex language and go to Read More →
Recently, I came across this Reddit thread: “Will I Qualify Under C-3?” (handy chart). This Reddit thread does raise some good points, specifically, we do not know what the final version of the bill will look like, rather we simply know what is currently before Parliament, and it is best to apply under the temporary Read More →