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Robert W. Young

Certified Immigration Specialist

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Profile

Born and raised in Hamilton, Ontario Robert William Young has been practising Immigration, Refugee and Citizenship Law for over 30 years.

Robert has an undergraduate degree from Hamilton's McMaster University and a law degree from London, Ontario's University of Western Ontario.

Robert has taught part-time at Mohawk College, been a trustee of the Hamilton Law Association and been a regular contributor to the Hamilton Law Association's magazine on Immigration issues since 1991.

Robert was certified by the Law Society of Ontario as a Specialist in Citizenship and Immigration Law in 2005. He was part of the team of lawyers who drafted the Law Society of Ontario's Qualifying Standards for Immigration and Refugee Law Specialists under the Law Society's Specialist Certification Program.

Education

  • Called to the Ontario Bar 1988
  • University of Western, Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) 1986

Recent News

Immigration Law in Canada is constantly changing. Stay up to date with the most recent news pertaining to Citizenship and Immigration Canada laws and regulations.

Jul 29, 2024
More possible changes to the post-graduation work permit program

On January 23, 2024 I commented on the changes to how study permits are issued. I commented on associated changes to the post-graduation work permit p...

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Jun 14, 2024
First year anniversary of occupation lists for the "category-based selection" system under Express Entry

I have in my office a list of the preferred occupations under the category-based selection system dated May 31, 2023. People who have worked full-time...

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May 14, 2024
High minimum Express Entry marks under the "general" category

Since last summer IRCC has been giving priority to Express Entry candidates who are proficient in French or have work experience and skills that fit t...

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