Master Canadian Immigration ATIP Requests: Virtual Workshop Sponsored by Visto

CILA is excited to announce our next virtual workshop on Mastering Canadian Immigration ATIP Requests presented by esteemed immigration lawyer Andrew Koltun and moderated by renowned expert Lou Janssen Dangzalan, on September 5, 2024. This event is proudly sponsored by Visto.

Join two highly respected immigration lawyers from the Canadian Immigration Bar for an in-depth discussion and practical workshop on successfully filing ATIPs and more.

Andrew Koltun:

Andrew Koltun is an immigration, refugee, and civil litigation lawyer based in Niagara-Hamilton, practicing at Koltun Law P.C. His immigration practice focuses on cases at the intersection of immigration and mental health, as well as IRCC’s use of artificial intelligence to make decisions.

Through his civil litigation practice, Andrew assists immigrants in bringing professional negligence and fraudulent representation claims against regulated and ghost consultants.

As a transparency advocate, Andrew helps journalists and researchers appeal ATIP and FOIA requests before federal and provincial information commissioners. He has testified before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy, and Ethics, and frequently appears in media stories on Canada’s access to information system.

Lou Janssen Dangzalan:

Lou Janssen Dangzalan is an immigration lawyer based in Toronto, practicing at LJD Law P.C. Lou specializes in economic immigration and family reunification, crafting tailored pathways to permanent residency for students, workers, and families. He also handles complex issues such as Federal Court litigation on temporary residence refusals and misrepresentation.

As an advocate for immigration reform, Lou has testified as an expert witness before committees in both the House of Commons and the Senate of Canada, actively contributing to immigration policy discussions. His insights are regularly featured in Canadian and Filipino media, highlighting his dedication to advancing the field. Lou also serves on CILA’s Board of Directors, underscoring his leadership within the profession.

Attend this workshop to learn about:

• The Acts: IRCC vs. CBSA vs. R9
• How to word ATIP requests
• The application process
• Lawyer’s ID: needed or not
• ATIP results: how to read them
• Redacted pages/information
• Background checks
• Primary vs. secondary office
• Submitting second ATIPs to obtain more information
• Filing complaints
• How to contact/get in touch with ATIP offices

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