Express Entry fairness: policy commentary and practical planning Can a points-based immigration system be predictable for applicants while responding to Canada’s changing needs? That is the question behind this commentary. Express Entry creates a structured selection process, but candidates can still find it difficult to plan careers, [...]

If you're thinking about visiting Canada, you've probably asked yourself, "Want a Visitor Visa to Canada? Here’s What You Really Need to Get Approved." The truth is, getting that approval takes more than just submitting an application. You need to prove that you have strong ties to your [...]

At Akrami & Associates, we’ve seen immigration policy evolve with every administration, but this article originally examined Mark Carney’s May 2025 mandate letter. It now includes an update reviewed November 10, 2026, so historical policy context is not mistaken for current application rules. The May 21, 2025 mandate [...]

You do not always need a Canadian job offer to apply for an open work permit. However, the absence of a job-offer requirement does not make this permit available to everyone. You must qualify under a specific category and provide the documents required for that category. An [...]

Choosing how to immigrate to Canada starts with your circumstances, not a ranking of supposedly easy programs. Employment history, education, language results, family relationships, intended destination and immigration status can lead to different assessments. A route that worked for another person may not be available [...]

Canada Visitor Visa The Canada Visitor Visa, also known as a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV), is intended for individuals who wish to enter Canada temporarily for tourism, visiting family and friends, or business meetings. A visa is a travel document; the border officer determines the authorized stay, which [...]

Visitor Visa Application and Transitioning to a Work Permit in Canada Canada, with its stunning landscapes, multicultural cities, and welcoming environment, attracts millions of visitors each year. Many who come as tourists fall in love with the country and wish to extend their stay or even transition to [...]

Dual Intent: Permanent Residency and Temporary Status Explore the concept of Dual Intent: Balancing Permanent Residency and Temporary Status Applications to understand how you can strategically navigate both processes for a successful outcome. The Canadian immigration system offers various pathways for individuals to achieve their immigration goals, whether [...]

AM I ELIGIBLE FOR A VISITOR VISA Are you looking to visit Canada? Do you want to visit the many beautiful sites that this country has to offer? Have you applied for a visitor visa and it was refused? Are you confused about what the process around applying [...]

Coming to Canada as a Visitor Canada is one of the most popular countries that people tend to travel to. Some travel to Canada to visit their friends and family, whereas some travel to enjoy Mother Nature that Canada has to offer. In order to visit Canada, you [...]

Temporary Resident Visas In this article, I will address questions and answers for Temporary Resident Visas. This is intended for you to better understand what can ensue when you are in the process of applying for a Temporary Resident Visa to Canada. If you feel as though you would [...]

What is a Temporary Resident Visa The temporary resident visa, as known as visitor visa, is an official entry document that is stamped in your passport. Having a temporary resident visa means you meet the requirements needed to travel to Canada. More specifically, a temporary resident visa allows [...]