US Visa Waiver Changes for Canadians
We wanted to let you know of a change that will affect you regarding US visa waivers. The Visa Waiver Program (VWP) is administered by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and enables ...
Read MoreCareers In Immigration Law: Ackah Law Practicums
A career in immigration law is demanding and rewarding. Clients around the world need our help when they need to cross borders - whether that is the middle of the night, over the weekend ...
Read MoreAckah Law Pro Bono Cultural Immigration Services: Decidedly Jazz Dance
Evelyn Ackah and the team at Ackah Business Immigration Law are proud and honored to provide pro bono immigration legal services to Decidedly Jazz Danceworks to bring qualified foreign ...
Read MoreFAQs: Does My Pot Pardon Allow Me to Travel to the U.S.?
Canada legalized the recreational use of cannabis in 2018. Last year, the government also implemented a pardon program to clear the criminal records of Canadians convicted of simple ...
Read MoreDoes Nearshoring Tech Jobs Help Build A Stronger Canada?
The Toronto Star ran an article questioning, What is ‘nearshoring’? Is it good for Canada — or is our immigration system just bailing out Silicon Valley? Our Canada business immigration ...
Read MoreU.S. Immigration Fee Increases Amid Work Visa Suspensions and USCIS Furloughs
The United States is implementing new immigration fee increases while suspending work visas and as the government agency who oversees visas is planning to furlough up to 75% of its ...
Read MoreNEW Temporary Updates to Canada International Student Requirements
On July 28, 2020, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued NEW temporary updates to Canada international student requirements that impact international students ...
Read MoreCanada Travel Restrictions Continue Through August 31
On March 18, the Canadian government implemented travel restrictions in an effort to stop the spread of COVID-19. The United States / Canada border was closed to non-essential travel ...
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