Karen Kwan Anderson
Deputy Judge of the Small Claims Court at Ontario Superior Court of Justice- Claim this Profile
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Cantonese Native or bilingual proficiency
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English Full professional proficiency
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French Elementary proficiency
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Michael (Mike) Tamburro
I can say Karen is as honest and transparent as the day is long! Anyone lucky enough to be represented by her can rest easy in knowing she puts her clients best interest first and will do what it takes to champion their rights. I consider it an honour to call her a friend and would highly recommend her services. She works in a sometimes murky world where unlicensed immigration consultants (read: salesmen!) can charge high fees for no results. Its good to know there’s still high ethics and standards available at reasonable fees. KAREN KWAN ANDERSON SHOULD BE YOUR FIRST CHOICE IF AND WHEN YOU NEED IMMIGRATION ADVICE!
Michael (Mike) Tamburro
I can say Karen is as honest and transparent as the day is long! Anyone lucky enough to be represented by her can rest easy in knowing she puts her clients best interest first and will do what it takes to champion their rights. I consider it an honour to call her a friend and would highly recommend her services. She works in a sometimes murky world where unlicensed immigration consultants (read: salesmen!) can charge high fees for no results. Its good to know there’s still high ethics and standards available at reasonable fees. KAREN KWAN ANDERSON SHOULD BE YOUR FIRST CHOICE IF AND WHEN YOU NEED IMMIGRATION ADVICE!
Michael (Mike) Tamburro
I can say Karen is as honest and transparent as the day is long! Anyone lucky enough to be represented by her can rest easy in knowing she puts her clients best interest first and will do what it takes to champion their rights. I consider it an honour to call her a friend and would highly recommend her services. She works in a sometimes murky world where unlicensed immigration consultants (read: salesmen!) can charge high fees for no results. Its good to know there’s still high ethics and standards available at reasonable fees. KAREN KWAN ANDERSON SHOULD BE YOUR FIRST CHOICE IF AND WHEN YOU NEED IMMIGRATION ADVICE!
Michael (Mike) Tamburro
I can say Karen is as honest and transparent as the day is long! Anyone lucky enough to be represented by her can rest easy in knowing she puts her clients best interest first and will do what it takes to champion their rights. I consider it an honour to call her a friend and would highly recommend her services. She works in a sometimes murky world where unlicensed immigration consultants (read: salesmen!) can charge high fees for no results. Its good to know there’s still high ethics and standards available at reasonable fees. KAREN KWAN ANDERSON SHOULD BE YOUR FIRST CHOICE IF AND WHEN YOU NEED IMMIGRATION ADVICE!
Credentials
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Notary Public
The Management Board of Cabinet, Province of OntarioMar, 2005- Nov, 2024 -
Licence to practise as a Barrister & Solicitor in Ontario
The Law Society of Upper CanadaFeb, 2001- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Ontario Superior Court of Justice
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Legal Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Deputy Judge of the Small Claims Court
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Mar 2023 - Present
Sworn in on March 8, 2023 Sworn in on March 8, 2023
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Karen Kwan Anderson, Barrister & Solicitor
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Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
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Sole Practitioner
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Oct 2016 - Present
I practise 100% Canadian citizenship and immigration law involving applications to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada; interviews at the Canada Border Services Agency; and hearings before the Federal Court and the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada, including detention reviews, appeals of refusals based on family class sponsorships, residency obligations, misrepresentation, medical inadmissibility, and deportation orders. Whether advising on visa applications or appeal matters, I advise clients on the best evidence required by decision-makers. My mission is to preserve fairness and a client's right to present evidence. I meet with clients, manage deadlines, research case law, write submissions, prepare document briefs, prepare clients and witnesses for interviews and hearings, represent clients at hearings, ensure prudent use of clients' funds to achieve objectives, take steps to be proactive rather than reactive in managing client matters, and overall ethically and fearlessly advocate in the best interests of clients. Show less
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Queen's University
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Canada
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Instructor, Ethics and Professional Responsibility
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Oct 2022 - Jan 2023
See description below for the GDipICl program. In ICL820, I taught the Code of Professional Conduct for College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants Licensees to 24 students in the Graduate Diploma in Immigration & Citizenship Law, graded assignments, held office hours, and mentored students. See description below for the GDipICl program. In ICL820, I taught the Code of Professional Conduct for College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants Licensees to 24 students in the Graduate Diploma in Immigration & Citizenship Law, graded assignments, held office hours, and mentored students.
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Elections Ontario
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Canada
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Government Administration
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200 - 300 Employee
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Supervising Deputy Returning Officer
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Jun 2022 - Jun 2022
Elections Ontario offers a competitive rewards program and career growth opportunities in a diverse, challenging and exciting environment. Our recruitment process reflects our mission to uphold the integrity and accessibility of the electoral process and to manage elections in an efficient, fair, and impartial manner. We are committed to fostering a positive, safe and supportive work environment that is inclusive, healthy, accessible, and is free from discrimination, harassment and workplace violence. Together we lead change by building modern services that put the needs of electors first. Show less
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Queen's University
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Canada
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Instructor, Family Class Applications, Winter 2022
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Jan 2022 - Feb 2022
Queen's University's Graduate Diploma in Immigration and Citizenship Law is an innovative and comprehensive program designed to equip students with the knowledge, practical skills and critical judgment for immigration consulting as well as roles in the broader immigration ecosystem. The Graduate Diploma will prepare students for the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (CICC) mandatory Entry-to-Practice Exam, build strategic competencies, and position graduates for success in this complex and rewarding field. In ICL850 comprised of 33 students, I taught principles and concepts of sponsoring family members in Family Class applications for permanent residence. I taught 6 weekly 2 hour tutorials, held 2 office hours per week, graded assignments, and mentored students. Show less
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Élections Canada | Elections Canada
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Canada
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Central Poll Supervisor
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Sep 2021 - Sep 2021
Poll workers make it possible for electors to vote on election and advanced poll days. Available positions include deputy returning officers, registration officers, information officers, and central poll supervisors. Poll workers make it possible for electors to vote on election and advanced poll days. Available positions include deputy returning officers, registration officers, information officers, and central poll supervisors.
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Law firm in Etobicoke
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Toronto, Canada Area
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Immigration Lawyer
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Nov 2001 - Oct 2016
I practised exclusively in immigration law with a focus on litigation after having practised personal injury law for my first three years at this firm. My immigration practice included: - Preparing, monitoring and advising on applications for permanent residence from first meeting up with client to landing in Canada - Working with clients on complex cases involving criminal, medical and financial inadmissibility and misrepresentation - Representing clients at all divisions of the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada: Refugee Protection Division, Refugee Appeal Division, Immigration Division, and Immigration Appeal Division - Representing clients on applications for leave and judicial review to the Federal Court I successfully advocated for my client in “The case of the vanishing email” which resulted in a policy change in the visa office: - The Federal Court set aside a visa office decision - The visa office changed their policy on how visa officers communicate information to clients and their family members - The policy change resulted in officers being able to reconsider opening a file where it’s fair to do so based on new evidence - The court awarded $3000 in costs to my client I was President and Vice-President of Public Relations, and VP Education, for In-Pace Toastmasters Club (2011-2016). I won various Toastmasters’ speech competitions. I was the articling principal for two students. Also, I mentored summer students, interns, and junior lawyers. Show less
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Education
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1996 - 1999
University of Windsor
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.), Law -
1990 - 1994
University of Toronto Mississauga
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Sociology, Industrial Relations & Professional Writing
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