June 25, 2019
Using Criminal Rehabilitation to Sponsor a Spouse with Criminal Record
Having a Spouse with Criminal Record In order to ensure the security of every Canadian citizen and permanent resident, the immigration officers are vigilant when it comes to accessing foreign nationals’ admissibility. If you have a spouse who has a criminal record, he or she may be denied [...]
June 12, 2019
Requirements for a Canadian Spousal Sponsorship
Requirements for a Canadian Spousal Sponsorship Applying for a spousal sponsorship is a hard process. There are requirements that you need to fulfill in order to have a strong successful case. Failure to provide the right documents can lead to refusal. If you need more help with bringing [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
January 3, 2019
Permanent Residence Card Renewal with H&C
Applying For Permanent Residence Card Renewal with H&C Have you been admitted to Canada lawfully as a permanent resident? Has 5 years passed since you were admitted as a permanent resident, and now it is time to apply for a renewal of your permanent resident status? If this [...]
December 19, 2018
How to Qualify as a Common-Law Partner
Qualify as a Common-Law Partner to Canada Common-law partnerships are unique as the couple is not married; however, they do cohabitate in a marriage-like commitment. Recognizing these types of partnerships are essential in Canadian Immigration and properly assessing them can be quite challenging since they are not in [...]