• August 23, 2025

    Intra-Company Transfer (ICT) Work Permit, Your Complete Guide to Working in Canada

    For multinational companies, moving key talent across borders is often essential for growth and operational success. The Intra-Company Transfer (ICT) Work Permit provides a streamlined pathway to bring experienced employees to Canada without the time-consuming Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) process. For foreign professionals, it’s more than [...]

  • August 7, 2025

    Is Canada’s Express Entry System Still Fair? A Closer Look at What’s Broken, And How to Fix It

    When Express Entry first launched, it was celebrated as Canada’s revolutionary new gateway for skilled immigrants, streamlined, merit-based, and economic-growth driven. But fast forward to today, and many highly qualified newcomers are starting to question whether the system is truly as fair or functional as it was [...]

  • June 13, 2025

    Canada’s Immigration Direction Under Mark Carney: Stability, Selectivity & Strategy

    At Akrami & Associates, we’ve seen immigration policy evolve with every administration, but the latest signal from Prime Minister Mark Carney brings a particularly sharp turn in tone. In his recent mandate letter to the cabinet, Carney outlined his top priorities for the country, and immigration made [...]

  • May 2, 2025

    Planning to Visit Canada in 2025? Here’s What You Must Know About the Canada Visitor Visa (TRV)

    Are you planning a dream trip to Canada in 2025 — whether it’s to explore our stunning landscapes, reunite with family, or attend important business meetings? If so, you probably need a Canada visitor visa, also known as a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV). But here’s the truth [...]

  • March 13, 2025

    How to Immigrate to Canada: Explore Your Best Pathways

      Thinking about moving to Canada? You’re not alone! Every year, thousands of people dream of starting fresh in the land of maple syrup, breathtaking landscapes, and universal healthcare. But how do you turn that dream into reality? Buckle up—this guide will break down the [...]

  • October 16, 2024

    LMIA: Recent Changes & Required Documents

    What is a LMIA? A Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) is a document issued by Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) that evaluates the impact of hiring a foreign worker on Canada’s labor market. An LMIA will be required if a Canadian employer wants to hire a foreign [...]

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    September 29, 2020

    Different Types of Work Permit for Canada

    Working in Canada Canada encourages and provides many avenues for individuals to support and provide for themselves and their families financially. You can only legally work in Canada while on a valid work permit. In order to provide reasonable support to individuals Canada has many different types of [...]

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    April 9, 2019

    Minor Children Can Study in Canada

    Minor Children Can Study in Canada How Can I apply for a Minor’s Study Permit Many parents want to have their children have the best education possible. As you know, the Canadian educational system is highly respected worldwide, so this is why many children want to come to [...]

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    March 8, 2019

    Hiring Temporary Foreign Workers Faster through the Global Skill Strategy

    Introducing the Global Skill Strategy Hiring a foreign worker may be beneficial for a Canadian company to acquire a wide variety of talents and skills. If you are an employer who wants to attract top talent to work for your company, and wants a fast and predictable process to [...]

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    January 31, 2019

    Different Types of Work Permit in Canada

    Working in Canada Being able to work Canada is beneficial for many foreign nationals who have a hard time finding work in their country of origin. By having the ability to legally work in Canada , foreign national may have more opportunity to thrive and grow. If these [...]

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    January 8, 2019

    Questions and Answers for Work Permits

    Understand Work Permits If you are a foreign national who wants to legally work in Canada, it is essential for you obtain a work permit. A work permit is intended for foreign nationals who wish to come to Canada to pursue a career or a job opportunity. It [...]

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    July 26, 2018

    Labor Market Impact Assessments

    Hiring a Foreign Worker Temporarily If you are a Canadian employer who is looking to hire a foreign national to fill a position temporarily, the government does not want to prevent you from doing this, though, they do want to prevent foreign nationals from taking positions from Canadians [...]