A Neighborly Conversation: Comparison of Canadian and US Study Regimes

Wednesday, October 9, 2024

2:00 PM – 2:50 PM PDT

Location: Pavilion C

Chair and Presenter(s)

David A. M. Ware, JD

Attorney at Law
Ware|Immigration
Metairie, Louisiana

Slides

Presenter(s)

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BRADLEY O'HARA, PhD

Executive Dean
Adler University
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
deanna okun-nachoff, JD

Lawyer/Partner
McCrea Immigration law
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Ajay Patel

President & CEO
Vancouver Community College
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Presentation Description: Canadian and US laws and systems governing study appear at first glance to be mirror images. This session will go deeper, taking a careful look at visa issuance, status maintenance and work and training opportunities.

Learning Objectives:

Attendees will learn how the two overall systems are similar and differ.
Attendees will learn essential differences in visa issuance and maintenance of status.
Attendees will learn the basics of employment, both during study and after, as well as permanent residence opportunities.