Applying for H&C consideration is an exceptional measure it is not simply another means of applying for permanent resident status in Canada. This means that the reasons for your request need to be exceptional, may result in undue hardship, and are completely beyond your control. [...]

FSW Minimum Requirements The Federal Skilled Worker Program is geared towards filling job shortages through foreign skilled labour. The FSW program is a means for highly educated and skilled foreign professionals to obtain permanent residence status in Canada, provided their occupation falls on the list [...]

Applying for Humanitarian and Compassionate considerations is usually the last resort for applicants who wish to remain in Canada - when few other options are available to them. An application with Humanitarian and Compassionate circumstances is essentially asking Citizenship and Immigration Canada to make exceptions [...]

The Philippines is in the Top 5 Countries of the world whose citizens apply to move to Canada through this program. The program is offered publically through Citizenship and Immigration Canada or privately through recruiters. The Canadian family actually must register as a business and [...]

What documents do I need for a Canadian Experience Class Application? In this application, you'll need to demonstrate a number of different factors such as your work experience in Canada, your educational background, the nature of your work in Canada as well as providing documentation [...]

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 [...]

If you have an order to leave Canada (this is called a removal order), you may be able to apply to stay in Canada on H&C grounds unless there are other restrictions against you. If you apply, this will not prevent or delay your removal from [...]

Federal Skilled Worker FAQs My occupation is on the new list. How long do I have to apply? Starting May 4, 2013, Citizenship and Immigration Canada will accept up to 300 complete applications in each of the 24 eligible occupations, but no more than a [...]

To be considered for the Canadian experience class, it is important that you meet minimum language requirements. Being able to communicate in English, French or both is very important to your overall success in Canada and with your employment. Your language will be assessed in [...]

"Recruiters" are people, companies or agencies that want to attract live-in caregivers. They usually act for employers who want to hire workers for existing jobs. Some recruiters seek live-in caregivers before employers ask for them. Recruiters may also hire third parties to provide recruitment services. [...]

People who would not normally be eligible to become permanent residents of Canada may be able to apply on Humanitarian and Compassionate (H&C) grounds. H&C grounds apply to people with exceptional cases. Applications to become a permanent resident based on H&C grounds are assessed on [...]

After much anticipation and a long delay, the Federal skilled worker program is finally re-opened in Canada. Under this program, skilled workers are chosen as permanent residents based on their ability to settle in Canada and take part in its economy. They are assessed on [...]