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What People Miss Most About Leaving Canada
This was a cute story... https://www.narcity.com/9-things-i-miss-about-life-in-canada-after-moving-to-another-country "Several years and a whole host of lessons and experiences later, we returned home to Wales after completing our temporary visa. Unsurprisingly, there...
FEMPOWR Pillar of the Community Award 2021
We at J.R. Law Office are proud to announce that Jennifer Roggemann is the 2021 recipient of the Female Engagement and Mentorship for Practitioners of Waterloo Region (FEMPOWR) Pillar of the Community Award. The Waterloo Region Law Association created this award which...
Jennifer Roggemann On CBC’s The Morning Edition – K-W with Craig Norris
The federal government aims to bring more than 400,000 new permanent residents to Canada this year. Jennifer Roggemann, an immigration lawyer in Kitchener, talks about what she's seen over the past 11 months during the pandemic and what she expects will happen in the...
“No Choice, No Control – Not Really”
When I discuss options for my clients to come to Canada, temporarily or permanently, I often get replies like – “I have no choice!” In light of COVID-19, the frequency of such replies are much higher and more intense. The reality is that we all have choices, but we do...
Happy Holidays!
Our office will close as of Dec 19, 2020 and re-open on Jan 4, 2021. All emergency contacts by current clients may be made to jennifer@jrlawoffice.com, and we will do our best to respond to such requests. For all new clients, we look forward to responding to their...
FAQ: Is A “Withdrawn Criminal Charge” Considered A Charge When You Answer Questions On Immigration Forms?
Answer: YES One of the common background questions in immigration application forms is “Have you ever committed, been arrested for, been charged with or convicted of any criminal offence in any country or territory?” It is important to note that the question is a...
Jennifer Roggemann Quoted By CBC For Canadian Citizenship Week
Earlier this week CBC interviewed Jennifer Roggemann for Canadian Citizenship week. Below is an excerpt of an article where Jennifer explains the complications that will occur for those seeking Canadian Citizenship as a result of Covid-19. This week was supposed to be...
If You Are NOT A Canadian Citizen Or Permanent Resident And You Do Not Have Work Permit Or Study Permit
Reuniting with an immediate family member who lives in Canada but is not a Canadian citizen or permanent resident To board your flight to Canada, you must have written authorization from the Government of Canada to fly to Canada To get the authorization, email IRCC...
Office Changes Regarding COVID-19
In order to do our part in preventing the spread of COVID-19, Jennifer Roggemann Law Office will be offering the following accommodations to our clients. We have made a decision to re-schedule all non-time-sensitive meetings for the next 3 weeks and to convert all...
Jennifer Profiled In JUST. Magazine
Shortly after immigrating to Canada from South Korea as a teenager, Jennifer Roggemann had an encounter with our justice system that opened her eyes to the impact someone with her particular background, academic drive and desire to help could have on the lives of...
Jennifer Roggemann: Investing In Your Workforce
Looking for new ways to recruit and retain talent? The Greater KW Chamber of Commerce and Immigration Partnership hosted an informative morning session on Investing in Your Workforce. Jennifer Roggemann (Roggemann Immigration Law) and Bill MacGregor (Gowling WLG)...
Appreciation Of Jennifer Roggemann’s Community Leadership
The Immigration Partnership is a collaborative of over 100 residents and community leaders from more than 60 community service, business, municipal and post-secondary partners working together to facilitate the successful settlement and community involvement of...