Certificate in Temporary Residents Immigration Law Overview
Sharpen and refine your expertise in temporary residents immigration law in Canada. Visit the Immigration Practitioner Centre for information about other Certificate Courses.
Are you a legal professional seeking to enhance your knowledge of temporary resident immigration law in Canada? This online certificate program, designed for lawyers, Quebec notaries, paralegals, and immigration consultants, equips you with in-depth understanding of this critical area.
Deepen your legal expertise
- Gain a thorough grasp of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA),Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (IRPR), and relevant government policies for processing temporary resident applications.
- Develop a strong understanding of case law surrounding temporary residents, ensuring you stay up-to-date with legal precedents.
- Learn practical strategies for handling temporary resident cases, maximizing your effectiveness in supporting clients. This includes understanding eligibility requirements, compiling strong applications, and effectively advocating for clients' immigration goals.
- Gain a comprehensive understanding of the Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA).
- Understand the National Occupational Classification Code, TEER Code, Service Canada's role, and compliance audits.
Admission Requirements
- Canadian Lawyers in good standing with their Provincial or Territorial Law Society or a Notary who is a member in good standing of the Chambre des notaires du Quebec.
- Any other member in good standing of a law society of a province or territory or the Chambre des notaires du Quebec, including a Paralegal.
- Regulated Immigration and Citizenship Consultants licensed by the  College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants.
- Employees, Agents, or Staff of the aforementioned authorized immigration practitioners.
- Members, Staff, and Employees of International Organizations, Embassies, Federal, Provincial, Municipal, Community, and Other Related Organizations that directly deal with foreign nationals on immigration, refugee, and citizenship-related matters.
Credential
Upon completion of the course requirements, a Statement of Completion will be issued.
Continuing Professional Development - Lawyers
- For British Columbia Lawyers, has been approved by the Law Society of British Columbia for 16 hours
- For Alberta lawyers, consider including this course as a CPD learning activity in your annual Continuing Professional Development Plan
- For Manitoba Lawyers, consider taking this course as part of your professional development activities
- For Newfoundland & Labrador Lawyers, consider taking this course as part of your professional development activities
- For Nova Scotia Lawyers, consider taking this course as part of your professional development activities
Fees
The registration fee for this course is $400.
Note: Tuition fees do not include the cost of the required textbooks. The textbook fee is approximately $120.00
Ashton College does not sell textbooks directly. Students are required to purchase their textbooks through third-party vendors.
Technical Requirements
Computer System:Â Fully functional computer with webcam, speakers, and microphone (headset recommended).
Internet Connection:Â Reliable high-speed internet connection.
Device: While accessible on smartphones and tablets, we recommend using a laptop or desktop computer for a better learning experience.
This program/course does not require approval by the Private Training Institutions Regulatory Unit (PTIRU) of the British Columbia Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills. As such, PTIRU did not review the program/course.
