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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

How to Qualify for a Work Permit A work permit is a legal document issued to the applicant who wishes to work in Canada temporarily. The process is time-consuming and lengthy, and there are some requirements that the applicant should fulfill. Eligibility Rules [...]

You, too, can enjoy the much-respected educational system that Canada has to offer. In order to obtain your study permit, you will need first to have to be accepted in a recognized Canadian institution. Aside from this, you will also need to demonstrate [...]

Live-in Caregiver Requirements A live-in caregiver is someone who is qualified to care for children, elderly persons or persons with disability in private homes without supervision. It is also a condition of the employment for live-in caregivers that they reside with their employer [...]

If the LMO is Positive Service Canada will issue an employment confirmation, and you will receive a response in writing which you should forward to the foreign worker along with a copy of a signed job offer and employment contract (if applicable). The foreign worker [...]

A test project was announced today by Parliamentary Secretary Ed Komarnicki and Minister of Alberta Advanced Education and Technology Doug Horner, which will expand the Off-Campus work permit program to allow students from select private educational institutions in Alberta, Canada to obtain off-campus work permits. [...]

Professions under NAFTA See below for a list of jobs considered to be professional under NAFTA: Accountant Architect Computer Systems Analyst Disaster Relief Insurance Claims Adjuster Economist Engineer Forester Graphic Designer Hotel Manager Industrial Designer Interior Designer Land Surveyor Landscape Architect Lawyer Librarian [...]

How can I extend my stay as a worker? If you want to extend your stay in Canada, you should apply at least 30 days before your status expires. Depending on your situation, you may need to use a different application form. For example, if [...]