If you face any sort of inadmissibility, entering Canada may be difficult, if not altogether not possible depending on the nature of the inadmissibility. There are many reasons why someone might be considered inadmissible: you are a security risk, you have committed human or international [...]

Work Permit as a Live-in Caregiver When considering applying as a live-in caregiver, this application involves both the prospective employer in Canada and the applicant. Both have criteria they will have to meet, as well as obtaining a positive labour market opinion. Many [...]

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 [...]

Super Visa The Super Visa came into effect in December 2011. Eligible applicants may receive a visa that is valid for up to 10 years and will let them visit their family in Canada for up to two years without renewing their status. The Super [...]

The Off-Campus Work Permit Program was launched nationally as a formalized program on April 27, 2006, for students at public institutions following a pilot program introduced in 2003. In the last four years, over 8,300 international students have already benefited from the initiative. Prior to [...]

NAFTA Computer Systems Analyst Professionals under NAFTA are those that are identified within NAFTA and are actively seeking entry through previously arranged employment with a Canadian employer. Each profession has unique requirements and criteria in order to qualify. Intended duties, experience and education will be [...]

Canadian Work Permit What are my Chances to Secure a Work Permit in Canada? Due to the strict rules and regulations, getting a work visa is not easy. Every year thousands of people apply for work permits, and only a fraction of them [...]

Entry Into Canada on Original Visa If you require a temporary Resident visa and want to re-enter Canada, then you must be in possession of a multiple-entry visa.  Unless, since leaving Canada after being authorized to enter as a temporary resident, you have only visited the U.S. [...]

If you have criminal inadmissibility, travel to Canada can be difficult, if not altogether impossible, without the proper authorization. Qualifying for Criminal Rehabilitation depends on the seriousness of your offence as well as when it actually occurred. More than that, you must have satisfied all [...]

Currently, parental sponsorships are closed and set to re-open in January 2014. Until then, the other viable solution is what is called the Super Visa. The Super Visa is valid for up to ten years and will also allow successful applicants to visit their family [...]

Each visa office abroad may have different procedures, which will be listed on their individual websites. A visa officer has the right to ask for certain information from foreign workers, including: Proof of identity A valid passport or travel document that guarantees re-entry to the [...]

As international companies can be spread across the globe, Canada takes into consideration that branch companies in Canada may require the transfer of internal skills and knowledge from parent companies abroad. These skills can only be gained through experience and in-depth knowledge of [...]