Querying the immigrant: data classification and technical construction of the risky entries

The project is part of a thesis that investigates logic of classification embedded in advanced data analytics and automated decision-making tools (and, now “AI”), implemented to determine Canada’s temporary resident visa applicants, which involves sorting applicants for risk, inadmissibility, ineligibility, and illegality.

Faculty Supervisor:

Wendy Hui Kyong Chun

Student:

Partner:

King's College London

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Education

University:

Simon Fraser University

Program:

Globalink Research Award

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