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Wei William (Will) Tao|陶维 Profile picture
@TheWillTruth
Aug 21, 2022 • 3 tweets • 4 min read • Read on X
Was just reflecting on how crazy of a year it's been.

Just 1 year ago, we were just beginning to strategize w/@ZeynabZiaie and @ljansdan about #Chinook. Since then, we've digged into this, #CANDO, revealed #VESPA, assisted on #Ocran, #AA and #Tiers, contributed to #CIMM study.
Now we're learning more about #ProjectStarling #TawnyEagle #Magpie, #Module5, #PPTRV. Some future ones I cannot discuss yet #CXXXXX #OXXXX #TXXX.

All it took really is for all of us to ask the simple question - "Why?" and use tools, research, data to go beyond the surface.
I've found this work just as rewarding as my client work. I'd be lying to say it always helps. Sometimes what you don't know cannot hurt you. Yet, it has given us a direction for practice + I hope raised level of discourse + increased calls for transparency.

Next chapter soon.

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Wei William (Will) Tao|陶维 Profile picture
Sep 8, 2022
Not sure if anyone else feels same way, but with the inevitable and predicted move to 100% digital processes, access to technology and transparency become so much more important. I think private companies responsible for building tech shouldn't be holding closed door briefings.
Data/technological 'tips' in the hands of anyone is power is leverage and is the potential for inequity. I hope IRCC can ensure this level playing field, especially where profit companies are involved in either building or benefitting, off of this transformation.
There's a whole bunch of conversations with have to have about algorithms. It is hopeful that there is an Artificial Intelligence and Data Act in early stages, but that excludes Fed Government departments like #IRCC.
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Wei William (Will) Tao|陶维 Profile picture
Aug 25, 2022
Ocran is not over. This validates a lot of what we were thinking when we did that first podcast (cc: @ZeynabZiaie @ljansdan).

canada.ca/en/immigration…

#cdnimm Image
"Statistics on the use of indicators and word flags are not tracked globally, though the information if present on individual applications would appear in notes in GCMS."

Not really - if it "shows up" only as a redaction for Applicants but can be seen by IRCC/DOJ in litigation.
Also, the fact it is not tracked globally is likely because each Visa Office is given it's own autonomy to do it's own thing - something that will clash with creating a centralized AI-based decision-making system.
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Wei William (Will) Tao|陶维 Profile picture
Mar 9, 2021
For those who insist that we're in some post-racial dream world, here's exhibit 1 - how visa office in Ghana requests the *exact* same documents requested by a visa office in the U.K.

London: if you do not send documents in time it could delay your application.

#cdnimm #racism
Ghana: we're going to throw a procedural fairness letter and a request letter together and warn you about s.16 IRPA right away. Note for non-immi folks: this is a way to fast-track a refusal + open up misrep. #cdnimm #racism
Also Ghana: you better answer truthfully or we will refuse you. The word 'refusal' shows up four times in the letter and 'truthful' twice.

Again for non-#cdnimm folks: can refuse a sponsorship on s.16 for not providing docs and s.40 for misrep. Usually a PFL sent IF concerns.
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Wei William (Will) Tao|陶维 Profile picture
Mar 7, 2021
Interesting. We presented on the changes which seemed to suggest visitor record were not going to be issued to accompanying dependents of international students. Now it's changed again and frankly - it's back to the confusion on what helping to establish in Canada means.
#cdnimm Image
CBSA instructions link in the PDIs is broken (cc: @CitImmCanada) but if it were linked correctly you need to go to this link as the actual questionnaire doesn't differentiate between international students/family of international student. travel.gc.ca/travel-covid/t…

#cdnimm #intled
In sum, those who are approved with study permits + are bringing accompanying spouse/dependent will get asked about their reason for travel (non-discretionary = help intl student 'establish' in Canada) + importantly demonstrate adequate funds for stay in Canada. #cdnimm #intled Image
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Wei William (Will) Tao|陶维 Profile picture
Jun 20, 2020
BIPOC lawyer's dilemma (talked about this w/several in circle):

You see injustice/racism in work (place/society). Do you speak out/write/comment/show up?

Evaluate risk: Firm of WM/WW firm partners, be seen as not neutral/objective/activist/distracted/counter client interests.
Choice: You swallow your salty blood-tinged saliva. You make pro forma statement when asked by firm your thoughts in round table discussion. You message BIPOC friends in texts/messages expressing solidarity. You realize you have not shown up as authentic self within both spaces.
Yrs later you hope your historical silence but model minority advocacy (acting on positive stuff, diversity committees, feel good/back pat/raise up all work) gets you enough clout for you to be elevate to partner/get a judicial/board nomination or else focus on family.
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