If you are a citizen of a different country, you can still obtain Canadian Citizenship. Every country decides whom it considers to be a citizen. If more than one country recognizes you as a citizen, you have dual citizenship. As a Canadian citizen, [...]

Typically permanent residence status can only be maintained if the permanent resident is physically present in Canada for 730 days (two years) in the most recent five-year period. Now if the residency requirements are not met, then you are at risk of losing your status. [...]

How long do I have to live in Canada before I am eligible for Canadian citizenship? You must live in Canada for three (3) years (1,095 days) within the four (4) years (1,460 days) immediately before applying for citizenship. How is the residence [...]

Regardless of whether not your submitting an application on your own or have already done so, Akrami & Associates is there for you. Many of our clients come to us after submitting an application. As submitting an application to citizenship and Immigration Canada can be [...]

PR Card & H&C Your expired PR card can still be renewed should you have sufficient consideration of H&C factors. Specifically, if it is determined that you have valid H&C considerations relating to your Permanent resident Card renewal, then you will overcome any [...]

Becoming a citizen of Canada is the goal of many immigrants across the world. In order to qualify for citizenship as an adult, you must: Be a permanent resident, Be 18 years of age or older, Have lived in Canada for at least [...]

Submitting an application to Citizenship and Immigration Canada is essentially an application for your hopes and dreams in Canada. Filling out the application forms, gathering documents and waiting the processing times are difficult enough. It can be a very stressful experience, especially when doing so [...]

Do You Need Urgent Processing of a Permanent Resident Card? If you are currently in Canada and require an urgent PR card because you are planning to travel outside Canada, we can help. You can apply for urgent processing if your card is [...]

Applying for citizenship can be a relatively straightforward application, provided you are certain that you meet all the basic requirements. However, if you have spent time outside of Canada or face any sort of inadmissibility, you will face more difficulty than anticipated. If [...]

Once you have received approval on your PR application, you will be issued the "Confirmation of Permanent Residence" document from a Canadian consulate or visa office outside Canada. The Confirmation of Permanent Residence, coupled with a Permanent Resident Visa counterfoil, will be placed [...]

Akrami & Associates and our team of seasoned legal professionals are here to help you! We will begin by discussing your matter at length during a consultation. It is here that you will meet face-to-face with one of our immigration practitioners. If a [...]

Applying for Citizenship is indeed a momentous occasion for many eager permanent residents of Canada who have been patiently waiting for the day to arrive. In order to become a Citizen of Canada, you must meet the basic residency obligation to do so. That is, [...]