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It is advised that you reference outside sources in addition to this manual if your question is beyond the scope of the questions listed above. It is also important to refer to the main sources of immigration law (listed below) when researching a legal issue as the law may have changed since the printing of this manual. Notes advising users of potential changes to immigration law have been placed throughout the chapter as a warning that further research may be needed. | It is advised that you reference outside sources in addition to this manual if your question is beyond the scope of the questions listed above. It is also important to refer to the main sources of immigration law (listed below) when researching a legal issue as the law may have changed since the printing of this manual. Notes advising users of potential changes to immigration law have been placed throughout the chapter as a warning that further research may be needed. | ||
It is recommended that you contact an immigration lawyer if you require further assistance. Legal advocacy is recommended for appellate proceedings due to the complex nature of this area of law. Furthermore, several programs in British Columbia offer assistance with Temporary and Permanent Residence applications. If you cannot obtain the services of an immigration lawyer, the [http://www.lslap.bc.ca/ Law Students' Legal Advice Program] and the services listed in [[Important_Addresses_and_Phone_Numbers_in_Immigration_Law_(18: | It is recommended that you contact an immigration lawyer if you require further assistance. Legal advocacy is recommended for appellate proceedings due to the complex nature of this area of law. Furthermore, several programs in British Columbia offer assistance with Temporary and Permanent Residence applications. If you cannot obtain the services of an immigration lawyer, the [http://www.lslap.bc.ca/ Law Students' Legal Advice Program] and the services listed in [[Important_Addresses_and_Phone_Numbers_in_Immigration_Law_(18:XIV)|Section XVI]] may be able to provide assistance if you meet their qualifications.<br> | ||
:'''NOTE:''' The COVID-19 pandemic is affecting immigration, refugees, citizenship and passport services. Further, there are currently travel restrictions to Canada for unvaccinated foreign nationals until further notice. Accordingly, it is recommended that you refer to the Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) website for updated information on how your client’s legal matter may be affected by the service restrictions imposed by IRCC prior to provide legal advice to your clients. For more information, please see the below website: | :'''NOTE:''' The COVID-19 pandemic is affecting immigration, refugees, citizenship and passport services. Further, there are currently travel restrictions to Canada for unvaccinated foreign nationals until further notice. Accordingly, it is recommended that you refer to the Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) website for updated information on how your client’s legal matter may be affected by the service restrictions imposed by IRCC prior to provide legal advice to your clients. For more information, please see the below website: | ||
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/coronavirus-covid19.html | https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/coronavirus-covid19.html | ||
:'''NOTE:''' This chapter does not cover Quebec immigration matters. | :'''NOTE:''' This chapter does not cover Quebec immigration matters. | ||
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