{"id":11814,"date":"2025-03-01T13:54:14","date_gmt":"2025-03-01T18:54:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cila.co\/?post_type=mec-events&#038;p=11814"},"modified":"2025-04-25T15:36:34","modified_gmt":"2025-04-25T19:36:34","slug":"ethics-of-practicing-us-immigration-in-canada","status":"publish","type":"mec-events","link":"https:\/\/cila.co\/fr\/events\/ethics-of-practicing-us-immigration-in-canada\/","title":{"rendered":"Ethical and Legal Considerations of the Practice of U.S. Immigration Law in Canada\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>CILA is excited to announce our upcoming CLE webinar, <strong>\u201c<span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">Ethical and Legal Considerations of the Practice of U.S. Immigration Law in Canada<\/span>\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"155\" data-end=\"480\"><span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">With large numbers of Canadian immigration lawyers offering U.S. immigration services, concerns regarding the ethics and oversight of foreign licensed attorneys and the unauthorized practice of law (UPL) are important considerations. This discussion aims to address\u00a0the legal, ethical, and regulatory challenges and considerations surrounding UPL, the obligations of foreign-licensed attorneys in Canada, and the impact of non-compliance on clients. Attendees will gain insight into existing regulations, the role of Canadian law societies in enforcement, and best practices for ensuring compliance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h3>Program Details:<\/h3>\n<p data-redactor-style-cache=\"margin: 0px;\"><span data-redactor-span=\"true\" data-redactor-style-cache=\"font-weight: inherit;\"><strong>Date: <\/strong>Wednesday, May 21, 2025<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-redactor-style-cache=\"margin: 0px;\"><span data-redactor-span=\"true\" data-redactor-style-cache=\"font-weight: inherit;\"><strong>Time:\u00a0<\/strong>1:00 PM &#8211; 2:30 PM ET<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-redactor-style-cache=\"margin: 0px;\"><strong>Registration: <\/strong>$50 for CILA Members and Law Students; $100 for Non-Members*<\/p>\n<p data-redactor-style-cache=\"margin: 0px;\">*Non-members must meet CILA membership eligibility criteria to attend.<\/p>\n<p data-redactor-style-cache=\"margin: 0px;\"><!--more--><\/p>\n<h3>Learning Objectives:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li data-redactor-style-cache=\"margin: 0px;\">The legal and ethical risks associated with the unauthorized practice of U.S. immigration law by Canadian immigration lawyers.<\/li>\n<li data-redactor-style-cache=\"margin: 0px;\">The Foreign Legal Consultant (FLC) permit requirements and how they apply to U.S.-licensed attorneys in Canada.<\/li>\n<li data-redactor-style-cache=\"margin: 0px;\">The role of Canadian law societies in regulating foreign legal practitioners and ensuring compliance.<\/li>\n<li data-redactor-style-cache=\"margin: 0px;\">The potential consequences of non-compliance for both lawyers and their clients.<\/li>\n<li data-redactor-style-cache=\"margin: 0px;\">How unauthorized practice impacts the integrity of the legal profession and cross-border legal services.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h3>Speaker:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.garsonil.com\/our-team\/david-l-p-garson\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">David Garson<\/a> &#8211; <span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">Garson Immigration Law<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cfla-intl.com\/notre-equipe\/#:~:text=8177%20Ext.%20163-,Our%20main%20directors\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Andrea Vaitzner<\/a> &#8211; CFLA<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Stay tuned for more information on our panel of speakers!<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zeffy.com\/en-CA\/ticketing\/b059440e-eb9a-4aaa-9dfd-bbe74bf06696\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Register now<\/strong><\/a> to secure your spot!<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>CILA is excited to announce our upcoming CLE webinar, \u201cEthical and Legal Considerations of the Practice of U.S. Immigration Law in Canada\u201d With large numbers of Canadian immigration lawyers offering U.S. immigration services, concerns regarding the ethics and oversight of foreign licensed attorneys and the unauthorized practice of law (UPL) are important considerations. 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