
December 5, 2025
Humanitarian and Compassionate Applications in Canada
Understanding When, Why, and How to Apply for Permanent Residence on Humanitarian Grounds What is an H&C application? A humanitarian and compassionate request asks for an exception to an immigration requirement based on the applicant’s individual circumstances. It is discretionary and does not guarantee permanent residence. This article [...]

May 15, 2025
Been Removed from Canada? Here’s What You Need to Know About ARC
If you've been deported, issued a removal order, or asked to leave Canada under less-than-ideal circumstances, coming back isn’t as simple as buying a plane ticket. Whether you overstayed your visa, breached the conditions of your permit, or had a criminal record that made you inadmissible — if [...]

June 10, 2024
PR Card Renewal with Humanitarian and Compassionate Arguments: Evidence and Status
PR Card Renewal with Humanitarian & Compassionate Arguments Renewing a Permanent Resident (PR) card in Canada can be a straightforward process for those who meet all the residency obligations. However, life is unpredictable, and some individuals may face circumstances that prevent them from fulfilling these requirements. In such [...]

February 26, 2024
PR Card Renewal Without Meeting Residency Obligation
PR card renewal without meeting residency obligations poses significant challenges. When a permanent resident falls short of the required two out of five years of residency, denial of the renewal application becomes a looming possibility. A residency shortfall can lead to a formal assessment and serious consequences, but [...]

July 14, 2023
PR Card Renewal with Humanitarian & Compassionate Considerations
In this blog post, we will delve into the topic of PR Card Renewal with Humanitarian & Compassionate Considerations and the misconceptions surrounding humanitarian and compassionate arguments. Many individuals mistakenly confuse these applications with each other, but they are fundamentally different. Our focus here is on PR card renewal with [...]

November 19, 2020
Frequently Asked Questions about Permanent Resident Status in Canada
What is a permanent resident of Canada? A permanent resident (PR) are citizens of other countries. They have been given permanent resident status by immigrating to Canada but do not hold Canadian citizenship. A person who is Canada temporarily, such as a student or a foreign worker is [...]

August 27, 2019
How to Renew my Expired PR Card
Eligibility to Renew PR Card Has your permanent card expired? Will it soon expire? Are you travelling outside of Canada and your card is going to expire? Not to worry, this blog will answer all of your questions regarding the process of renewing a permanent residency card. What [...]

June 25, 2019
Humanitarian & Compassionate Applications
Humanitarian & Compassionate Applications If you have filled out a Humanitarian & Compassionate Application or are interested in applying for it in the future, watch our video and we will discuss the details of what this topic is, what categories fall under it and how it works. At [...]

June 21, 2019
PR Card Renewal Delay
PR Card Renewal Delay If you have applied for the Renewal of your PR card and you have experience a Delay, there are multiple reasons as to why it can be delayed. At Akrami&Assiciates we help you prepare your application and submit it with you for maximum results. [...]

April 16, 2019
Requirements to Renew PR Card
Expired PR card Has your permanent resident card expired? Are you traveling outside of Canada and don’t have enough time to renew your expired permanent residence card? Are you confused about what is required to renew a permanent residence card? If so, this blog may help answer some [...]

March 29, 2019
New Permanent Residents Arriving at the Canadian Border
Things to Consider when Arriving at the Canadian Border as a Permanent Resident Obtaining permanent residency in Canada can be a very exciting but anxious time for many foreign nationals. It can be exciting because Canada is full of prosperous opportunities; however, it can also be a very anxious time [...]

March 13, 2019
Sponsoring Your Relatives
Help Your Relatives Immigration to Canada As you may know, you can sponsor your spouse, common-law partner, or conjugal partner to obtain permanent residency in Canada, given the fact that you and your significant other both qualify for the sponsorship. But did you know you could also sponsor your relative as well? The [...]











