Filipiniana News – March 2008 RHYME & REASON As an immigrant and foreign-trained professional, it only seemed logical that I gravitated towards the practice of immigration law. This is not to say that immigrants and foreign-trained professionals do not have other skills and interests; I just felt that my personal journey and struggles encountered in the process of migrating to Canada furthered my passion and determination to assist others in this oftentimes tricky and complicated area of law. The process of applying to migrate to Canada appears to be a rather simple and manageable one. The comprehensive Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) website with all the necessary forms, guides and manuals detailing the application process, allows practically anyone who can read and understand English to prepare an immigration application package. In fact, the CIC website emphasizes that hiring a lawyer or consultant is not requir...