February 2013
Attorney Sergio Karas was quoted in The Toronto Star.
Attorney Sergio Karas was quoted in a story in Global News.
May 2012
Attorney Greg Siskind was quoted in the ABA Journal.
Attorney Sergio Karas was quoted in the National Post.
April 2012
Attorney Sergio Karas was quoted in The National Post.
November 2011
Attorney Greg Siskind was quoted by the Associated Press in an article about the IMAGE program.
October 2011
Attorney Sergio Karas was quoted in a story in The Globe and Mail about Canada's economy and job market.
September 2011
Attorneys John Richbourg and Greg Siskind were quoted in a story in the Chattanooga Times Free Press about removal cases being administratively closed.
August 2011
Attorney Sergio Karas was quoted in a front page story in the National Post on a new study related to immigrant retention.
Attorney Sergio Karas appeared on the front page of the Toronto Sun discussing a controversial Canadian refugee plan.
July 2011
Attorney Sergio Karas was quoted in the Globe and Mail on the issue of criminal inadmissibility for minor offenses.
February 2011
Attorney Karl Waheed recently wrote an article about a decision of the Administrative Court of Appeal of Paris, which confirms that a foreign employee cannot be seconded to a position in France, when such position is permanent in nature.
October 2010
Attorney Sergio Karas was quoted in an article in The Globe and Mail on efforts to combat human smuggling into Canada.
September 2010
- Articles on Immigration Law in the Netherlands
Attorneys from Everaert Advocaten Immigration Lawyers in the Netherlands have recently written three articles on immigration law: Blue Card Persepctive dicusses the uniform European Union work permit, Residency for Self-Employed Entrepreneurs explains how the Netherlands tries to attract foreign self-employed entrepreneurs who substantially contribute to the Dutch economy, and The Modern Migration Policy describes changes to Dutch immigration law that will become effective in 2011.
Attorney Karl Waheed has written a paper on the significant changes in regulations or government practice for coporate immigration law in France during the past year.
August 2010
Attorney Sergio Karas published an article in the "Canadian HR Reporter" discussing foreign worker wages.
June 2010
Attorney Marla Bojorge was chosen as the winner of the Corporate International Magazine Global Award: Immigration Advisory Firm of the Year in Spain.
May 2010
Attorney Timur Beslangurov wrote an article on changes to Russia's migration legislation.
March 2010
Attorney Sergio Karas published an article in "Canadian Employment Law Today" about the impact of mergers and acquisitions to Canadian immigration law.
June 2008
Attorney Sergio Karas is speaking at this event on June 17, 2008. He will be speaking about “Moving Key Executives to Canada: Gaining Status via Executive Transfer, Business Visitor or Intra-Company Transferee”.
Attorney Sergio Karas is co-chairing this two day program on June 15-16, 2008.
March 2008
Attorney Sergio Karas will serve as moderator for a program hosted by the Ontario Bar Association on April 24, 2008.
March 2008
Attorney Sergio Karas was quoted in an article in Law Times about a new temporary foreign worker unit aimed at creating an easier entry for workers in certain professions in Canada.
Attorney Sergio Karas was quoted in an article in the Canadian HR Reporter about Nova Scotia's plan to scrap mentorship PNP and offer refunds.
Attorney Sergio Karas will be a speaker at the ABA Section of International Law Spring meeting on April 2, 2008. His speech topic is "Cross-border employee transfers: tricks and traps".
January 2008
Attorney Jelle Kroes prepared an article highlighting the developments in Dutch immigration policies.
December 2007
Attorney Sergio Karas was quoted in The Globe and Mail in an article about a refugee who was ordered to deport Canada in June but took sanctuary in a Sikh temple. His deportation was delayed further after thousands of Indo-Canadians surrounded his taxi at Vancouver International Airport and blocked the path to the terminal.
Attorney Sergio Karas wrote an article explaining the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, which contains a number of provisions dealing with misrepresentations made by foreign nationals or others with respect to applications for immigration status.
October 2007
Attorney Sergio Karas was quoted in an article in the Canadain Business Magazine about the severe shortage in both skilled and unskilled labour facing businesses across Canada.
Attorney Gunther Mävers prepared a memo explaining the German business visitor visa category.
September 2007
Attorney Sergio Karas was quoted in an article in the Globe and Mail about the increase of Mexican refugee claimants entering Canada over the past year.
Attorney Sergio Karas will be a speaker at the Ontario Bar Association's International Law Section seminar in Toronto.
Attorney Graeme Kirk provided an update on immigration news in the UK.
Attorney Sergio Karas is quoted in an article on Canada.com about a ruling made by a Federal Court judge allowing a failed refugee claimant who was ordered out of Canada after a criminal conviction to remain in the country to continue a religious conversion.
August 2007
Attorney Sergio Karas published an article in the Canadian HR Reporter about the ruling made by the Federal Court involving a foreign worker at the Edmonton auto dealer underlines the importance of work permits.
Attorney Sergio Karas is quoted in an article on Canada.com about war criminals who have managed to stay in Canada for years despite Ottawa's ongoing efforts to expel them.
June 2007
Attorney Sergio Karas published an article in the Canadian Employment Law Today about the struggle Indian immigration laws and the visa system are having trying to keep up with the increase of business in India.
Attorney Gary Eisenberg celebreted his law firms 10th Anniversary. The former Minister of Home Affairs, Mangosuthu Buthelezi, spoke about Eisenberg & Associates being pioneers for immigration law in South Africa.
May 2007
Attorney Sergio Karas was quoted in an article in USA Today about the bill currently being debated by the U.S. Senate that would set aside about one-third of the immigration slots each year for people who earn admission based on a points system. This system is already established in many countries, including Canada.
Starting June 1, 2007, the law firm of Verhaegen Walravens in Belgium will add a new partner to their firm, Henry Hachez. They are taking the opportunity of Henry's arrival to join Visalaw International.
April 2007
Attorney Sergio Karas's article on laptop privacy was published in the Candaian Bar Associations The National Magazine.
Attorneys Sergio Karas from Canada and Gregory Sy from China published an article in the Canadian Employment Law Today. The article focuses on the rise of Canadian business trips to China and the mix of traditional and modern policies that can cause visa headaches.
March 2007
Attorney Sergio Karas will chair the National Foreign Worker Program on March 21, 2007 in Toronto.
Attorney Sergio Karas was quoted in this week's Law Times about his recent story on authorities searching laptops at borders.
February 2007
Attorney Gunther Mävers published the second edition of the German Immigration Law Newsletter featuring an article by Sergio Karas.
Attorney Camila Tsu provided an update on immigration news in Brazil.
January 2007
The Lawyers Weekly in Canada featured Visalaw International in a recent article discussing the benefits a global alliance has on not only the law firms involved but the clients as well.
Attorney Sergio Karas' article about U.S. courts allowing border laptop searches without a warrant has been published by the Canadian HR Reporter.
Attorney Sergio Karas wrote an article about the caution Canadian employers need to take when looking abroad to hire qualified workers.
Attorney Michael Thornton has provided a summary of the changes to Australian citizenship laws that will take effect during 2007.
December 2006
The Canadian HR Reporter published an article by Sergio Karas about the serious consequences employers may face if they violate work permits.
Attorney Sergio Karas was quoted in an article in the Law Times about the creation of the Ontario Provincial Nominee Program announced by the Ontario Minister of Citizenship and Immigration.
Attorney Sergio Karas was quoted in the C.D. Howe Institute study on duel citizenship.
Attorney Sergio Karas wrote an article warning that data on laptops and electronic devices can be searched without a warrant at a U.S. port of entry.
November 2006
Attorney Graeme Kirk compiled a list of the major changes to the HSMP Scheme in the UK and who these changes will effect.
Attorney Sergio Karas wrote an article on the unique challenges Canada is facing when it comes to hiring outside the country.
The Ontario Bar Association Magazine has noted Sergio Karas’ appointment as the chair of the International Bar Association’s Immigration Committee.
Attorney Sergio Karas' article " The Residency Obligation under the Canadian IRPA" was published by the New York Bar Association International Law Practicum.
Attorney Yvette Sebelist was quoted in an article that appeared in Nashville's The City Paper discussing the long wait most people face when applying for immigration documents and problems that may occur.
Attorney Yvette Sebelist can be heard Wednesday mornings from 9:00-10:00 CST on her weekly immigration radio program on WRFN-LPFM Radio Free Nashville 98.9.
October 2006
Attorney Sergio Karas was quoted in the October 31, 2006 issue of The Globe and Mail discussing the increase in Canada's immigration target and its effect on the economy.
Attorney Karen Weinstock was featured in an article discussing the shortage of nurses and ways to solve the filled visa quota.
Attorney Greg Siskind was named one of the best lawyers in Tennessee by Business Tennessee magazine. The article will appear in the January 2007 edition of the magazine.
Attorney Sergio Karas' latest TV appearance on the CTS television program "On the Line" with Chrisitne Williams.
Attorney Sergio Karas chaired a seminar at the Ontario Board Association on labor shortages in the construction industry.
Attorney Karen Weinstock was quoted in this article about a man in the Norcross area who married six women so they could stay in the United States.
Attorney Sergio Karas was asked to comment on the growing scandal at the Immigration and Refugee Board, on behalf of the Ontario Bar Association. To see the three minute video, click on the side panel "Videos".
Attorney Sergio Karas was quoted in an article discussing the case of a former Russian spy suing Canada's immigration department for refusing to allow her to return to Canada as a landed immigrant.
September 2006
Attorney Gunther Mävers gives an overview and the latest developments in German immigration law.
Attorney Gunther Mävers gave a presentation on German residence and work permit regulations from IBA in Chicago.
Attorney Sergio Karas was welcomed as the incoming Co-Chair of the Immigration and Nationality Law Committee.
Attorney Sergio Karas was featured in Law Times explaining the concerns involved with offshore outsourcing.
Attorney's Greg Siskind and David Jones co-wrote an article for Immigration Law Today showcasing the new electronics on display at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.
August 2006
The first edition of the German Immigration Law Newsletter.
The New England Journal of Medicine’s publication Recruiting Physicians Today has published an article by Greg Siskind on the status of physician immigration legislation in Washington.
July 2006
Forbes Magazine interviewed Mr. Siskind in an article discussing careers that increase the chances of obtaining a H-1B visa.
June 2006
Attorney Sergio Karas wrote an article about residency that was published in the latest issue of Canadian Employment Law Today.
May 2006
- Coast to Coast - Immigration Show
Attorney Greg Siskind participated in the radio show Coast to Coast, to discuss proposals to change immigration laws that have been in the news lately. The folowing links will lead to the show.
Attorney Sergio Karas was quoted in the May 11, 2006, issue of The Globe and Mail in an article discussing the rising trend of arranged, overseas marriages in Canada.
The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette profiled Attorney Greg Siskind, explaining how he built up his practice with successful internet marketing initiatives.
April 2006
Attorney Sergio Karas was quoted in the April 28, 2006, issue of The Globe and Mail in an article discussing centralizing processing of visa applications in Canada.
Visalaw.com received a 2006-2007 Platinum Internet Marketing Attorney Award and was ranked first among small/mid-size firms by InternetMarketingAttorney.com.
Greg Siskind's opinion piece on comprehensive immigration reform is published in the Memphis Commercial Appeal.
Attorney Sergio Karas was quoted in a front-page article in the National Post on April 6, 2006.
Attorney Sergio Karas delivered an address at a Special Citizenship Ceremony held at the Ontario Bar Association on occasion of Law Day.
Attorney Greg Siskind wrote a column in the April 1st issue of the Indus Business Journal explaining the details of the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Visa.
Attorney Sergio Karas will be the chair and moderator of the above titled session on April 19, 2006. The session is co-sponsored by the Citizenship and Immigration Section and by the Taxation Section of the Ontario Bar Association.
