Immigration and Refugee Case Management

Description:

In this course, students will develop and apply touch typing skills to produce a variety of legal correspondence including emails, memos, business and legal letters. Using a web-based software program, students will learn proper keyboarding techniques, with a focus on developing speed and accuracy. Students will use their keyboarding skills to create, edit, format, and proofread professional documents which meet industry standards. Students will be expected to organize work and produce correctly formatted and accurate work within a specified timeframe.

• Hours: 56
• Credits: 4
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Description:

This course focuses on refining soft and hard skills required to be a productive member of an office team in a legal environment. Students will apply necessary skills to manage and work effectively in an office by applying time management skills to increase productivity and effectiveness, refine their strong customer service skills, telephone technique, manage scheduling, use E-mail and voice mail effectively, manage files and folders, and prepare correspondence and documents common to a legal office. Emphasis will be placed on the theory of office procedures, management and the production of legal-related documents in a simulated office environment.

• Hours: 56
• Credits: 4
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Description: This self-directed course focuses on introducing new students to the supports, services, and opportunities available at Conestoga College. By the end of this course, students will understand the academic expectations of the Conestoga learning environment, as well as the supports available to ensure their academic success. Students will also be able to identify on-campus services that support their health and wellness, and explore ways to get actively involved in the Conestoga community through co-curricular learning opportunities.

• Hours: 1
• Credits: 0
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Description:

In this course, students will be introduced to the application process and forms required for all current permanent residence classes. Students will prepare various PR applications, explore and identify eligibility and maintenance of status requirements as well as exemptions.

• Hours: 42
• Credits: 3
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Description:

In this course, students will explore the fundamentals of the Canadian immigration legal system, its policies and evolution throughout history. Students will apply and demonstrate their understanding of different categories and streams of Canadian immigration applications, sources of law and legal principles such as procedural fairness.

• Hours: 42
• Credits: 3
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Description:

In this course, students will identify and discuss grounds of inadmissibility under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act and Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations, including exemptions and exclusions. Students will explore the various roles of decision-makers such as IRCC, CBSA and the IRB as it relates to assessing admissibility and explain admissibility procedures prior to and after entry to Canada.

• Hours: 42
• Credits: 3
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Description:

This course explores current temporary immigration programs and requirements for each type of temporary application. Students will engage in active learning by completing and submitting various applications, including but not limited to temporary resident visas, visitor records, study permits, work permits and extensions in an office-simulation environment. Case scenarios will be explored to further understanding of various options and associated requirements.

• Hours: 42
• Credits: 3
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Description: This course focuses on developing awareness and skills for the student to safely manage and conduct him or herself within a variety of employment settings. Through the units of the course, participants will have the opportunity to enhance their understanding and knowledge of general Health and Safety guidelines, including WHMIS, Fire Safety and Workplace Violence. The unit on Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act will instruct the student on the requirements for Accessible Customer Service and Integrated Accessibility Standard Regulations. General information on Safe Driving, Privacy of Information and Hand Washing will be addressed as well. The course also provides participants with critical information regarding their insurance coverage (WSIB or other) while employed. As well as guidelines to follow in the event of an injury. Participants will receive a printable Record of Completion upon successful conclusion of this course, in order to demonstrate awareness of safe working practices to their employers.

• Hours: 14
• Credits: 1
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