• 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 13, 2013

    Qualify for Start-up Visa

    Before you apply for the Start-up visa, you must convince a designated angel investor group or venture capital fund to invest in your business idea. If the investor organization decides to fund your business idea, they will give you a letter of support. You must [...]

  • 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 11, 2013

    Start-up Visa FAQs

    Due to the extreme backlog, Citizenship and Immigration Canada has temporarily stopped accepting applications under the investor and entrepreneur categories. In an effort not to lose out on foreign investment, Minister Kenney has recently introduced the “Start-Up Visa.” This visa is geared towards [...]

  • 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 11, 2013

    Start-up Visa

    Before you apply for the Start-up visa, you must convince a designated angel investor group or venture capital fund to invest in your business idea. If the investor organization decides to fund your business idea; they will give you a letter of support. [...]

  • November 28, 2013

    4 Reasons Why Spousal Sponsorship Applications Get Refused

    Spousal Sponsorship Applications Refused Spousal sponsorship is a Canadian immigration program that is a blessing for many. The program allows people to help their spouses immigrate to Canada. The government of Canada receives thousands of applications every year, but unfortunately not all of [...]