Immigration Law and Refugee Law

Course Description

This course will cover Canada's immigration laws, and in particular, some of the relevant legal principles, rules, and standards that have been developed and applied by courts, tribunals, and government officials to individual cases. The course will deal with the process through which individuals gain admission to Canada as immigrants, visitors, temporary workers, and students. In addition, the student will study the processes by which an individual in Canada may change their political status, for instance, becoming naturalized as a Canadian citizen. This course will provide an introduction to refugees in Canada. One will also learn about how an individual may be removed from Canada. Finally, the student will become familiar with the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada.