Overcoming Inadmissibility: Misrepresentation, Non-Compliance & Advocacy, 2026-27
**** Webinar & Video
Course ID: OIM – 0926 September 24, 2026
( 3 Hours, Approved By CICC)
Format: Webinar & Video
Language: English
Provider: Immigration Learning & Information Centre, IMLIN
Webinar Date: September 24, 2026
Webinar Time: Starts @ 2:00pm – Ends @ 5:15 pm ET
Expiry Date for Video ONLY: September 24, 2027
Introduction:
Overcoming Inadmissibility in Canadian Immigration involves identifying and addressing legal barriers that may prevent a foreign national or permanent resident from entering or remaining in Canada. These barriers can arise from criminal history, medical concerns, misrepresentation, non-compliance with immigration laws, or other grounds outlined in the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA). Successfully overcoming inadmissibility often requires careful legal analysis, strategic planning, strong supporting evidence, and effective advocacy. Depending on the circumstances, solutions may include rehabilitation applications, Temporary Resident Permits, mitigation strategies, humanitarian considerations, or other discretionary remedies aimed at resolving or minimizing the impact of the inadmissibility finding.
Dean Szikinger, Immigration Lawyer
Presenter: Dean Szikinger, Immigration Lawyer
Dean Szikinger, Immigration Lawyer, has been assisting individuals and families with all types of Canadian immigration matters for over a decade. He has experience resolving complex matters involving refused applications, inadmissibility, procedural fairness, and out-of-status applicants. He regularly represents clients before the administrative tribunals of the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada and in Federal Court. Dean also works with employers and businesses to guide them through the process of obtaining positive Labour Market Impact Assessments, and he assists individuals to obtain work permits under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program and the International Mobility Program.
AGENDA:
Introduction
Misrepresentation Under IRPA: Legal Framework & Common Risk Areas
– Understanding Misrepresentation under IRPA section 40
– Common practice-based misrepresentation triggers
– Immigration consequences of misrepresentation
Non-Compliance and Immigration History Concerns
– Non-compliance under IRPA section 41
– Prior immigration history and recurring concerns
– When non-compliance becomes inadmissibility
Procedural Fairness Letters and Responding to Allegations
– Understanding procedural fairness
– Responding to misrepresentation allegations
– Responding to non-compliance concerns
– Practical drafting strategies
AGENDA
Building Strategic Responses and Evidence Packages
– Documentary evidence strategy
– Managing credibility issues
– Preventive file management
Advanced Advocacy and Strategic Case Management
– Managing high-risk inadmissibility files
– Persuasive advocacy strategies
– Using jurisprudence in practice
Case Studies
– Express Entry application
– Temporary resident
– Application prepared by prior representative
Closing Remarks & Q&A
– Questions and Answers
– Conclusion & closing comments
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