Being a new Canadian Permanent Resident When one becomes a permanent resident, this can be both very exciting and overwhelming, all at the same time. Applicants have dedicated a ton of time, and have worked very hard to become permanent residents of Canada, so this obviously comes with [...]

What Do I Need to Visit Canada? Are you thinking about visiting Canada soon? Are you wondering what you might need to do to before you arrive at a port of entry and request to enter the country? It is important to make sure you have completed all [...]

What Type of Visa Will I Need to Come to Canada? Are you considering a trip to Canada in the future? Are you wondering what you’ll need to do to be ready for the big trip? There is a lot to consider when preparing for a visit to [...]

What Is A Super Visa? Do you have a child or a grandchild in Canada? Would you like the opportunity to visit them more often? Do you wish to visit them for more than 6 months at a time? If this is the case, you may be interested [...]

Many permanent residents in Canada often have many questions with regards to their Permanent Resident Card. It is important to know and understand the processing of obtaining PR Cards. Watch our video below on common PR Card questions answered and other important information you should know with regards [...]

Canada to Welcome over 1 Million New Immigrations Canada is a progressive country that values all of its Canadian citizens, permanent residents and its temporary residents. The new multi-year Immigration Levels Plan was implemented as of November 1, 2017 and includes a very ambitious target for immigrants by [...]

How to Fulfill your Residency Obligations as a PR As a permanent resident of Canada, there are certain conditions and requirements that must be met in order to continue to maintain the permanent residency status. The most important aspect of maintaining permanent residency status in Canada is the [...]

FAQ – Express Entry & Canadian Employers In this article, I will address a few popular questions and answers for Canadian employers who actively seeking employees through Canada’s Express Entry program. Many Canadian employers often search outside of Canada for employees. Through applying for a Labour Market Impact [...]

How can I work in Canada? Would like to apply for employment in Canada, but unsure of where to start from? Did you know that not everyone needs an LMIA based work permit or even a Work Permit to enter Canada for employment? Let’s see if you qualify [...]

Federal Skilled Worker vs.Federal Skilled Trades In this blog we will discuss the difference between Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) and Federal Skilled Trades (FST). People tend to mix these two together as far as information is concerned. There is a difference in terms of requirements in each category. [...]

Who are we? We are Akrami and Associates, immigration based law firm located in Mississauga, Ontario. Our team of highly experienced and licensed individuals have solved over 15,000 cases and are committed towards our clients, and meeting their needs. We also have offices in the U.S. to help [...]

What is a record suspension? Have you been convicted of a criminal offence and have a hard time finding employment in Canada or abroad and like to remove your criminal record from public screening? If this is your situation you may qualify for record suspension. The Canadian Parole [...]