Lost Your Canadian Permanent Residency? Here's What You Can Still Do in 2025 Canada is known for offering stability, world-class healthcare, education, and a high quality of life, which is exactly why losing your Canadian permanent residency can feel like a devastating setback. But here’s the truth: [...]

If you’ve run out of immigration options but still have strong reasons to stay, applying for PR on Humanitarian and Compassionate (H&C) grounds in Canada might be your lifeline. This isn't a typical application; it’s a bold request asking the government to make an exception because your [...]

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 [...]

  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 [...]

It has been your dream to visit/ study/ work in Canada! However, that dream can quickly turn into a nightmare if your visa application is rejected or you are denied entry to Canada. Under Canadian immigration law, certain clauses make you inadmissible in the country. It can either [...]

One of the standard eligibility criteria for getting a Canadian visa is not having a criminal record or past conviction. Authorities take this clause quite seriously, and it can be a major cause for inadmissibility in the country. However, if you still want to start life on a [...]

The Canadian government has 15 FTAs (free trade agreements) with more than 50 nations, which has opened a vast avenue for skilled labour integration. Businesses based in Canada can benefit from the expertise of foreign workers. But to recruit them, the business owner has to show probable cause [...]

We all know that immigration to Canada is a complex process, requiring careful consideration of the circumstances of each individual. But what happens when a person has a criminal record in the past? How can they still pursue their dream of living and working in Canada? Find out [...]

According to 2021 census data, immigrants form 23% of Canada’s population. 62% of those immigrants of ages 15 and above are employed. A significant percentage of the Canadian labour force comprises foreign workers. They have consistently filled the gap for skilled labour, boosting the overall rate of employment [...]

Every year thousands of foreigners immigrate to Canada with their spouses or common-law partners to work or continue with higher studies. Now, the Canadian government does allow spouses to work in the country, provided they have a spousal open work permit. What is it? How to apply for [...]

Canada Response to COVID-19 On March 17 2020, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that Canada will be closing its border to foreign nationals to help cease the spread of the Coronavirus. This recent pandemic has led the federal government to make the difficult decision to impose travel restrictions [...]

Qualifying as a common law partner Common law partnerships are unique because they cohabitate in a marriage like commitment but are not actually married. Recognizing and assessing these types of partnerships are challenging for Canadian Immigration but is essential. Common law couples must provide sufficient supporting documentation and [...]