Applying for a visitor visa to Canada sounds straightforward on paper. Fill out a few forms, gather your documents, pay the fee, and you’re good to go, right? Unfortunately, that’s rarely how it plays out. Refusals are far more common than most applicants expect. And if you’ve [...]

So, your Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) just got approved? congratulations! That’s a big win, no doubt. But here’s the truth no one emphasizes enough: your journey to working in Canada is only halfway there. A Labour Market Impact Assessment approval is essential, yes, but without a [...]

So, you're in love. Maybe you're married, maybe you've been living together, or maybe you're in a serious long-distance relationship that's ready to close the gap. One way or another, you're thinking about spousal sponsorship, and you're hoping Canada is about to say yes. But here's the [...]

At Akrami & Associates, we’ve seen immigration policy evolve with every administration, but the latest signal from Prime Minister Mark Carney brings a particularly sharp turn in tone. In his recent mandate letter to the cabinet, Carney outlined his top priorities for the country, and immigration made [...]

When someone asks, “What are my immigration options?” it’s a bit like asking, “What kind of car should I buy?” The answer isn’t one-size-fits-all. Your immigration pathway depends on many factors—your background, your career goals, your family situation, financial resources, and more. At Akrami & Associates, we [...]

If you've been deported, issued a removal order, or asked to leave Canada under less-than-ideal circumstances, coming back isn’t as simple as buying a plane ticket. Whether you overstayed your visa, breached the conditions of your permit, or had a criminal record that made you inadmissible — [...]