H & C stands for Humanitarian and Compassionate Applications for Permanent Residency of Canada. This type of application is for those people who have no legal status in Canada, yet do not want to leave Canada and want to stay here. To apply for an [...]

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 face-to-face meeting [...]

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 face-to-face meeting [...]

When you arrive in Canada, you will be greeted by an officer from the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). The officer will ask to see your passport and other travel documents. Make sure they are not packed in your luggage and that you [...]

Do I qualify to immigrate to Canada as a skilled tradesperson? In order to qualify for skilled trades application in Canada, you must meet the following basic criteria: Plan to live outside the province of Quebec, as they have their own unique type [...]

What are to be included in the application: You should include all the circumstances you think or wish to consider to be identified under H&C grounds. You should include all the required documents that will support the statements you included in the application. The best [...]

The Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) category of permanent residence is geared toward foreign-skilled workers with experience in eligible occupations. Eligible skilled workers, based on their education, experience and occupation, may obtain permanent resident status in Canada. This category seeks to facilitate this transition while filling [...]

How long it takes to process applications will vary based on which visa office ends up processing your application. You may be able to avoid delays by: telling the visa office about any changes to your personal information, such as your address, telephone number or [...]

Have you ever been in a life-threatening situation? What would happen if you could not return to your country because you are afraid for your life? These situations can arise when you belong to a particular group. This could include You belong to a particular [...]

There has been much debate over the poor treatment of live-in caregivers in Canada, and the Federal Government is cracking down on these allegations and providing relief to these foreign workers. The Government of Canada has taken action to protect live-in caregivers from abuse and [...]

The Canadian Experience Class continues to gain momentum as the most popular economic immigration program. It is becoming more and more clear that the government t prefers to have its new immigrants with Canadian work experience, as this would make it easier for [...]

How do you obtain a valid offer of arranged employment? How do you get an arranged employment opinion? Where do I have to submit an application for arranged employment? These are all extremely valid questions that many employers and applicants struggle with. The [...]