• December 1, 2013

    Including your Family in your LCP Application

    If an applicant's separated spouse or their children who are legally in the custody of someone else are inadmissible, their admissibility would not render the applicant inadmissible. As separated, spouses can reconcile and custody arrangements for children may change; examination is required in [...]

  • December 1, 2013

    H&C Separation of Relatives

    The removal of an individual from Canada may have an impact on family members who do have the legal right to remain. Other than a spouse or common-law partner, family members with legal status may include, among others, children, parents and siblings. The [...]

  • December 1, 2013

    Immigration Canada and Self-Employed Persons

    Currently, in Canada, the Entrepreneur category and Investor category of permanent residence is closed and will no longer be accepting such applications. However, the self-employed category remains open for those who wish to establish a business in Canada. This category leads to permanent [...]

  • November 28, 2013

    Sponsoring your Parents to Canada

    Canada supports family values, and this is why it has launched its Family Class program. Under this program, citizens and permanent residents of Canada can sponsor their family members in a foreign country, allowing them to immigrate to Canada. This is a great opportunity for [...]

  • November 27, 2013

    Is Federal Investment Program closed? Any Alternatives?

    Federal Investment Program If you have a high net worth, you may be eligible to apply through the Federal Investment Program. The program allows you to establish your own enterprise and immigrate to Canada. Since you are a potential investor who can add [...]

  • November 26, 2013

    How to File a Federal Skilled Worker Application

    Federal Skilled Worker Application A skilled worker is a person whose occupation needs formal education or some specialized training and whose occupation or job falls under the NOC skill types 0 or A, or B. NOC means national occupational classification, which is a list of [...]

  • November 26, 2013

    What is Canadian Experience Class

    Canadian experience class is the category through which you can get permanent residence in Canada. If you are working or worked or at least studied in Canada in the past, then you might be eligible to apply for permanent residence in Canada under [...]

  • November 20, 2013

    Tips with a Federal Skilled Trades Application

    The federal skilled Trades application can be a complicated matter to handle on your own and there are a number of various factors you will need to consider. Aside from the basic requirements, there are six selection factors to be considered. Many of our clients [...]

  • November 20, 2013

    Things to Keep in Mind with Conjugal Sponsorship

    Submitting an application to sponsor your conjugal partner can be a stressful endeavour. Many of our clients have an easy enough time locating application forms online but have no idea where to start with respect to gathering documents. Akrami & Associates will guide [...]

  • November 20, 2013

    Tips for Federal Skilled Worker Application With Arranged Employment

    The federal skilled worker 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 [...]

  • December 2, 2013

    Start-up Visa Settlement Funds Available

    Settlement funds The applicant must clearly demonstrate that they have sufficient and available funds to meet the requirements. These funds must meet the requirements at the time the application is made, as well as when the application is finalized. The funds must be: [...]

  • December 2, 2013

    Relationships of Convenience

    A foreign national is not considered a spouse or a common-law partner if the marriage or relationship is not genuine and was entered into primarily for the purpose of acquiring any status or privilege under the Act. In addition, a relationship between two [...]