Dennis McCrea was the founder of McCrea Immigration Law. He started practicing immigration law in 1974, and was one of the original members of Vancouver's immigration bar. In this episode we discuss how to build an immigration practice, how the practice of immigration law has evolved, avoiding burnout and more.3:00How lawyers use to interact with visa officers. 6:00The formation of the immigration bar. 11:30Thoughts on whether it is possible to have both a corporate immigration practice and a refugee or enforcement practice.15:30Did the practice of immigration law become more or less fun over time? 18:00What kept Dennis motivated when it came to practicing immigration law? 22:30What type of cases did Dennis enjoy the most? 26:00What are some tools that lawyers can use to prevent burnout? 41:00Did the practice of immigration law vary depending on which political party were in power?42:00How to retire. 45:00How can junior lawyers who are trying to build a practice have time for hobbies? 48:00How Steven and Deanna got into immigration. 58:00Growing a firm. 1:03:00Should you article at an immigration law firm. 1:06:00Being too specialized. 1:13:00What percent of Dennis’s practice was immigration processing, firm management and enforcement? 1:16:30Thoughts on consultants. 1:19:00Are decisions getting better or worse? Are boilerplate refusals becoming more or less common?

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