So, you're in love. Maybe you're married, maybe you've been living together, or maybe you're in a serious long-distance relationship that's ready to close the gap. One way or another, you're thinking about spousal sponsorship, and you're hoping Canada is about to say yes. But here's the thing [...]

A low CRS score in Express Entry can be discouraging, especially when you have already invested time in language testing, education assessments and employment records. The useful next step is to identify what is limiting your profile and which alternatives actually fit your circumstances. An old draw [...]

A humanitarian and compassionate application asks for exceptional consideration in a permanent residence matter. Being established in Canada, lacking status or experiencing difficulty does not automatically establish eligibility or guarantee approval. The starting point is an assessment of the applicable restrictions, the exemptions needed and the evidence [...]

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 [...]

Humanitarian and Compassionate (H&C) Applications In recent years, Canada has undergone significant changes to its immigration policies, often making it more challenging for individuals and families to navigate the process of gaining permanent residency. As a result, many potential immigrants find themselves in precarious situations, left feeling vulnerable [...]

Understanding Conjugal Sponsorship in Canadian Immigration In Canadian immigration law, conjugal sponsorship represent a distinct category for individuals who cannot qualify as spouses or common-law partners due to specific circumstances. This category recognizes the genuine commitment between two people who are in a relationship similar to marriage but [...]

Permanent Resident Options In this video we will talk about the different Permanent Resident options that are available to you. We will discuss the most important requirements you need to have for a successful Permanent Resident Application and the different classes you may qualify under. At Akrami&Associates, we [...]

Express Entry Candidates Invited to Apply for Permanent Residence The Government of Canada invited 3,350 Express Entry candidates to apply for Canadian permanent residence in a draw held March 20, 2019. Based on the Immigration, Refugees, Citizenship Canada’s website, the cut-off score for the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) [...]

If you are a New Immigrant First and foremost, congratulations on getting your permanent resident status in Canada! As a permanent resident, this means you are one step closer to complete your Canadian immigration journey, which is to apply for Canadian citizenship. Not only that, as a permanent resident, you [...]

Giving up Your Permanent Resident Status You have put a lot of effort in applying for a Permanent Residence in Canada, and you eventually get one. However, there may be various circumstances in which you are unable to maintain your permanent residency. As a result, you want to [...]

Immigrating to Canada from the U.S. is not as easy as driving across the border and bringing your things with you. Watch our video below on popular questions and answers for individuals who would like to move to Canada from the U.S. as well as some important information [...]

Claiming Refugee Status inside Canada A refugee is a person who has been forced to leave their home in order to escape war, persecution, or a natural disaster. These individuals can be displaced all over the world; almost always in search of better living conditions and ultimately a [...]