Personal statements are very important; however, just because something is written down does not make it true. Where possible, you will need to provide evidence of the statements you make in your application forms and personal statement.  For example, if you say that you have [...]

An Open Spousal Work Permit can be obtained when you have received the Approved in Principle letter on your Spousal Sponsorship Application made in Canada. One of the benefits of submitting an in-Canada spousal application is that your spouse may qualify for this consideration. This [...]

When an employer in Canada wants to hire a foreign worker, they must first get approval from Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC)/Service Canada. This approval will come in the form of a positive labour market opinion. The foreign worker will need [...]

Every year, approximately 35 million people come to Canada to visit. Some come for travel and tourism, others to visit family. Some, who qualify, enter Canada as business visitors. A business visitor application is highly scrutinized as, by definition, it allows for certain exemptions that [...]

Akrami & Associates and our team of seasoned legal practitioners 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 [...]

Akrami & Associates and our team of seasoned legal practitioners 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 [...]

The Canadian Experience Class application is an extremely complicated application type with several things you, as the applicant, will need to consider. Aside from the basic requirements, there are six selection factors to be considered. Many of our clients come to us as a result [...]

Draft an Employment Reference Letter (NAFTA) Regardless of whether you are a business professional, a business visitor or otherwise, if your intention to travel to Canada is business related, it would be extremely wise to provide a letter of reference from your employer. When completing [...]

Documents for Live-in Caregiver An officer reviewing your application will assess it against various factors that you will need to demonstrate. If you do not satisfy an officer that you meet the requirements of the application, they can either refuse it outright or [...]

Finding employment in Canada requires planning and determination. Many current Canadians and Permanent Residents already find difficulty obtaining a full-time position. In the case of a foreign national, this may prove even more difficult for you to do. You should obtain as much information as [...]

This is a unique category of the family class and was for exceptional circumstances. Canada has one of the most extensive immigration systems in the world and takes into account many different types of relationships. Conjugal partners are those who would ordinarily apply as common-law [...]

Work Permits for Students FAQs I am an international student in Canada. Can I work while studying? Yes. You can work in Canada while studying and after you graduate through Citizenship and Immigration Canada's work permit programs for international students. Students may qualify for the [...]