• Sponsoring-Your-Spouse-to-Canada-through-Spousal-Sponsorship.png

    May 23, 2019

    Canadian Spousal Sponsorship

    Learn about Spousal Sponsorship Having someone that you love around you is a wonderful thing! Unfortunately not everyone is fortunate enough to have that experience. At Akrami&Associates we value the importance of having loved ones around you because we know it is vital to a person’s happiness. We [...]

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    January 21, 2019

    Spousal Sponsorship in Canada

    Sponsoring Your Spouse to Canada Have you recently married to a person living outside of Canada and are a Canadian citizen or someone with a permanent Canadian residence status yourself? Are you curious as to how you might be able to permanently move them to Canada and live [...]

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    January 17, 2019

    How Can I Work In Canada Without a Work Permit While Studying in Canada

    Working while Studying in Canada You just received your study permit and are currently studying in Canada. Everything has happened according to your plan, but your desire to work in Canada is still pending. After studying in Canada, you start to have a desire to work in order [...]

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    January 16, 2019

    The difference between an eTA and a Visitor Visa

    Traveling to Canada Are you considering traveling to Canada, but are unsure on whether or not you are eligible to enter? Do you have trouble deciphering between an eTA and a visitor visa and which application would be applicable to you? In this blog, you will be informed [...]

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    January 15, 2019

    Changing Sex on Immigration Documents

    Questions and Answers for Changing Sex on Immigration Documents This article will address questions and answers for changing your sex on Immigration documents. This is intended for you to better understand what can ensue when you are changing your sex and are also in the process of applying [...]

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    January 14, 2019

    Can I Come to Canada with Criminal Record

    Denied Entry to Canada for Past Criminal Record Did you know that having a past criminal inadmissibility issue can prevent you from entering Canada. If you have past criminal record and like to overcome your inadmissibility on permanent basis then you may eligible to apply for Criminal Rehabilitation. Many [...]

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    January 10, 2019

    Important Information for the Federal Skilled Worker Program

    Selection Factors Under the Federal Skilled Worker Program Are you a foreign skilled worker with a job offer from a Canadian company? Did you know that depending on the type of job offer you have, you may be able to work and live in Canada permanently? Foreign skilled [...]

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    January 9, 2019

    Information about an Electronic Travel Authorization

    Electronic Travel Authorization Are you from a country that does not require a visa to enter Canada? Have you tried to apply for an eTA but could not get approved and not sure why? If you are interested in learning more about the electronic travel authorization, this blog [...]

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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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    January 4, 2019

    International Students Working in Canada

    Can I work in Canada as an International Student As an international student you are able to work in Canada as long as you meet requirements set out by Citizenship and Immigration Canada. The international student can either work while they are studying or after they graduate. So [...]

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    December 18, 2018

    Inadmissibility Issues Other than Criminality

    Other Inadmissibility Issues Apart from Criminality When a foreign national attempts to enter Canada, they must ensure that they do not have any inadmissibility issues. If they do have inadmissibility, unfortunately, they will be denied entry into Canada. Inadmissibility issues come in different forms other than criminality. Additionally, [...]

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    November 21, 2018

    Information You Need to Know about Canadian Citizenship

    Canadian Citizenship If you are eligible for Canadian citizenship, that means you have reached the milestone for your immigration journey. Being a Canadian citizen means you have more privileges than permanent residents do. For example, Canadian citizens have the opportunity to exercise their democratic right to vote and [...]