There can be significant immigration consequences for permanent residents and foreign nationals (aka temporary residents such as visitors, students and workers) when they are charged with or convicted of criminal offences.
Legal Aid Alberta hosted a free professional development session to help roster lawyers learn more about the impact criminal convictions can have on immigration.
This webinar, led by LAA lead immigration lawyer Ruth Williams, helps deepen your understanding of how criminal charges and convictions can affect immigration status, discover how to spot immigration risks early and avoid unintended consequences for clients, and provides practical strategies to support clients who have complex legal needs.
The session is available for viewing online.
You can also review this article for practical tips and resources: Refresher: Be aware of the immigration consequences criminal matters can have on clients.
A related webinar for the public is taking place Friday, Nov. 28 from 12 – 1 p.m. The public webinar is aimed at helping clients and community members understand the immigration impacts of criminal charges. Roster lawyers are encouraged to share this opportunity with anyone who may benefit.