John N.
About John N.
John N. serves as a Hearings Officer and Minister's Counsel for the Government of Canada since 2019, specializing in immigration and refugee law. With over two decades of experience in various roles within the Canadian immigration system, he has contributed significantly to case law and provides legal guidance to government staff.
Work at Government of Canada
John N. has served as a Hearings Officer and Minister's Counsel at the Government of Canada since 2019. In this role, he represents the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, as well as the Minister of Public Safety, in various appeals before the Immigration Appeal Division. His responsibilities include handling sponsorship appeals, removal order appeals, and residency obligation appeals. Prior to this position, he worked in multiple capacities within the Government of Canada, including as a Border Services Officer and Minister's delegate from 2007 to 2019, and as an Instructor in Canadian Immigration and Refugee Law at the CBSA College from 2008 to 2019.
Education and Expertise
John N. holds multiple academic qualifications from various institutions. He earned a Master's Degree in International Forced Migration, Human Rights & Refugee Policy from York University. He also has a Graduate Certificate in Canadian Law/Legal Studies from Osgoode Hall Law School at York University. His studies include a Post-Graduate Diploma in Law & Security Administration from Humber College and a Graduate Diploma in Latin American and Caribbean Studies from York University. Additionally, he has completed several specialized courses related to refugee status and migration at the Oxford Department of International Development and York University.
Background
John N. has a diverse professional background in immigration and refugee law. He began his career as a Research Assistant for the Employment Equity Project at York University in 1993. Over the years, he has held various positions, including Employment and Insurance Officer at Employment and Social Development Canada from 1996 to 1998, and Senior Immigration Officer at Citizenship and Immigration Canada from 2001 to 2007. His extensive experience in immigration roles spans over two decades, focusing on legal and procedural matters related to immigration and refugee cases.
Achievements
Throughout his career, John N. has contributed significantly to the field of immigration and refugee law. He has extensive experience in managing litigation and settlement of cases related to Convention refugee status, which includes interventions, vacations, cessations, and appeals. His work has contributed to the development of case law in both domestic and international contexts. He also provides technical, legal, and procedural guidance to staff at the Canada Border Services Agency and Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, enhancing the operational effectiveness of these organizations.