Recent changes in medical inadmissibilityMichael will be speaking at the Ontario Bar Association's Institute 2019 program regarding recent changes in medical inadmissibility....
New report from World Refugee Council highlights CanadaNew report from World Refugee Council highlights Canada as a world leader in refugee policies: "New report from World Refugee Council...
A wide variety of psychological and physical abuse"Michael Battista, a Toronto-based immigration lawyer who specializes in LGBTQ claimants, notes that the detention system is especially...
Adrienne Smith spoke to Global NewsAdrienne Smith spoke to Global News yesterday about the unnecessary delays and complexity of international adoption. Read the story here...
International surrogacy arrangementsImmigration obstacles can also complicate international surrogacy arrangements in Canada. We have helped clients overcome those...
A step backward from equalityThis will force many same-sex couples to choose between their job and their relationship. The reality is that same sex-marriage is...
Presentation to Federal Court judges at the Canadian National Judicial InstituteMichael returns to Toronto today after a presentation to Federal Court judges at the Canadian National Judicial Institute....
How can you tell if a refugee is gay?"How can you tell if a refugee is gay?" is one of the most common questions we see in our practice. This article from The Economist...
Making a Refugee Claim in Canada – Resources in Spanish Making a Refugee Claim in Canada – Resources in Spanish For basic information about making a refugee claim in Canada, please find below...
HIV lawyers help fight stigmaMichael Battista has acted for a number of refugee claimants who sought protection in Canada as a direct result of their HIV-positive...
Michael Battista Wins First SPPG Teaching Innovation AwardCongratulations to Michael Battista on winning The Teaching Innovation Award from University of Toronto. To read further about this...
Canada announces new policy on medical inadmissibility New program delivery instructions regarding medical inadmissibility were issued by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)...
TVO - How renegotiating the Safe Third Country Agreement could put refugees at riskANALYSIS: Reports suggest Canada is looking to reopen the STCA with the U.S. — but, some experts warn, that could have negative...
The Star - Transgender woman moved from men’s jail"A transgender woman from the U.K. who was stopped by customs at Pearson airport for overstaying her previous visit was detained for a...