• November 19, 2013

    How to Complete a Canadian Experience Class (CEC) Application

    A Canadian Experience Class application is aimed at facilitating permanent residence for foreign workers who have gained valid work experience in Canada. When completing your Canadian Experience Class application, there are a number of things you should keep in mind on how to [...]

  • November 18, 2013

    Federal Skilled Worker Selection Factors

    Skilled workers are people who are chosen as permanent residents based on their skilled profession and ability to prosper in Canada. Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) applications are based on the factors set out below: Basic eligibility Federal Skilled Worker applicants must have at [...]

  • November 21, 2013

    Help Applying for Humanitarian and Compassionate Considerations

    Humanitarian and Compassionate Considerations 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. [...]

  • November 20, 2013

    Live-in Caregiver Template Employment Contract

    Another major aspect of the live-in caregiver application is the employment contract between you and your prospective employer. This contract will be assessed for its merits and validity and must meet all requirements and satisfy an officer making a decision on your matter. [...]

  • November 19, 2013

    Changes to the Canadian Experience Class (CEC)

    "The Canadian Experience Class has allowed more than 25,000 people to stay in Canada permanently to contribute their skills and talents," said Alexander. "The government is taking concrete action to reduce backlogs and processing times. By making these changes to the Canadian Experience [...]

  • November 18, 2013

    Federal Skilled Worker Adaptability Selection Factors

    When an officer assesses adaptability, they will be looking at your ability to settle adequately in Canada. If you have a spouse or common‑law partner who will immigrate with you to Canada, they can earn points for adaptability too. You can only get points for [...]

  • November 21, 2013

    PR Humanitarian and Compassionate Considerations Requirements

    Canada has one of the most comprehensive immigration systems in the world that takes into account the circumstances and hardships that an applicant might face. An application for permanent residence in Canada is a shining example of how Canada is willing to assist people from [...]

  • November 18, 2013

    Federal Skilled Worker Arranged Employment and Age Selection Factors

    In some cases, you can get points if you have a permanent, full-time job offer from a Canadian employer. The job must be arranged before you apply to come to Canada as a federal skilled worker. Obtaining arranged employment essentially means that you have found [...]

  • November 19, 2013

    Things to Know about Humanitarian and Compassionate Applications

    Applications for permanent resident status with Humanitarian and Compassionate considerations are made for those who can demonstrate serious hardship if an exemption of their request is not granted. This is usually the case when returning to your home country is not an option for you [...]

  • November 18, 2013

    Federal Skilled Worker Work Experience Selection Factors

    One of the largest qualifying factors of the Federal Skilled Worker Program is the applicant's experience. You can get points for the number of years you have spent in full-time paid work (at least 30 hours per week or an equal amount of part-time). National [...]

  • November 18, 2013

    What is Canadian Experience Class?

    The Canadian Experience Class is geared towards facilitating the immigration of foreign workers who have obtained valuable work experience in Canada for a valid employer. Not all positions qualify; you will need to meet a variety of different requirements based not only on [...]

  • November 19, 2013

    Live-in Caregiver Process

    Live-in caregivers are quickly becoming a very in-demand position as the Canadian population continues to age without a large enough labour market to meet their care needs. Live-in caregivers are professionals who are intended to reside with a Canadian employer and are able to care [...]