Bachelor of Arts, York University, Toronto, Ontario.
Bachelor of Laws, Osgoode Hall Law School, Toronto, Ontario.
Certified as a Specialist in Citizenship and Immigration Law by the Law Society of Upper Canada.
Memberships
Member, Law Society of Upper Canada. Past Chair, Ontario Bar Association Citizenship and Immigration Section. Past Chair, International Bar Association Immigration and Nationality Committee. Member, American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA). Member, Inter-Pacific Bar Association (IPBA). Member New York State Bar Association (NYSBA). Member American Bar Association (ABA).
Publications and media
Editor “Global Business Immigration Handbook” published by Carswell (Thomson Reuters). Contributor to the press providing current information about Canada's immigration law and policies. Articles published in several languages in national and international journals. Regular guest on local, national and international radio and television programs. Hosted his own show, "Immigration and You," on ITV and Vision of Asia in New York and New Jersey. Contributing writer to Canadian HR Reporter and Canadian Employment Law Today. Consulted as an expert on immigration issues by The Globe and Mail, National Post, Maclean's magazine, Business News Network (BNN) and by U.S. based publications. Instructor on Immigration law at Sheridan College, Ontario, Fall 2004 term, Courts and Tribunal Agents course.
Areas of Specialization
Dedicated to the successful settlement of qualified immigrants including professionals, self-employed, entrepreneurs and investors, and to assisting corporations to implement successful migration and relocation strategies for managerial, executive and other qualified personnel. Also represents family class immigrants and sponsored relatives. Assists clients with US Consular processing and NAFTA petitions.
Languages
English, French, Spanish, Italian, German, and Portuguese