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Family Class: Spousal Sponsorship
Canada immigration places a high priority on family reunification and keeping families intact. Canada’s Family Class Sponsorship Program reunites families by allowing adult ...
186 result(s) for covid in News:
Alberta COVID Pilot Program Update
As of January 25th, 2021, participants in the Alberta Expedited Quarantine Border Pilot Program must now remain in quarantine until receiving a negative result from their second ...
US Ends COVID Test Requirement for International Air Travellers
The United States ended its requirement for air travellers to get a negative COVID-19 test before entering the U.S., effective at midnight on June 12. "Based on the science and data ...
Immigration Updates Due to COVID
Things are moving and changing as a result of COVID, especially as it relates to immigration and policies at the border and at the airport. If you have any questions at all, please ...
Medical Coverage Expiration and Immigration Delays Due to COVID
If your immigration application process is delayed due to the COVID pandemic, IRCC (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada) often - but not always - will send a letter advising ...
Canada Resumes Random COVID-19 Arrival Testing at 4 Airports
Effective July 19, 2022, Canada returned to random COVID-19 arrival testing for fully vaccinated passengers entering Canada at the Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto and Montreal airports. ...
May Business Immigration COVID Update
What Companies Can Do NOW To Prepare for Post-Lockdown Business Immigration
Pre-departure COVID Testing and Negative Results Required For All Air Travellers to Canada
The Government of Canada announced that effective January 7, 2021, at 12:01 a.m. EST, all air passengers five years of age or older must have pre-departure COVID testing and will be ...
Canada Will Require Air, Land and Sea Travellers to Have COVID Vaccine
Canada Transport Minister Omar Alghabra announced on August 13 that all commercial air travellers, passengers on trains between provinces and cruise ship passengers will soon ...
Cross Border Business Income Tax Issues Raised by COVID
On May 19, 2020, Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) released guidance on international income tax issues raised by the COVID-19 crisis and travel restrictions. The exemptions and exceptions ...
Canada 2020 Immigration Goal Still 341,000 Despite COVID
Canada's 2020-2022 Immigration Levels Plan to "continue growing the economy and creating middle class jobs through responsible increases in newcomers" will remain at welcoming ...
FAQ: I Can't Get the Covid Vaccine - How Can I Enter Canada If I'm Not Fully Vaccinated?
Canada requires ALL travellers entering by air, land and sea to be fully vaccinated against Covid to cross the border. If you are an immigrant who now has Canadian citizenship (including ...
Special Immigration Procedures Due to Coronavirus / COVID-19
The Canadian government is making changes to immigration procedures to accommodate the special circumstances caused by the spread of the global pandemic caused by the coronavirus. ...
Canada Is Accepting Spousal Sponsorship Permanent Resident Applications During COVID Restrictions
The Canadian government has put in place travel restrictions and cut back on some immigration services to slow the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). Canada's Immigration, Refugees ...
Canada Pivots and Slowly Reopens: Immigration Updates Due to COVID
As Canada pivots and slowly reopens while maintaining health precautions, the government and IRCC have issued the following updates:
New COVID Non-Discretionary Travel and Quarantine Exemptions
The Canada border from the United States will remain closed until at least November 21, the government announced on October 18. Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said the Canada-U.S. ...
Ackah Law and The Coronavirus COVID-19 Global Pandemic
Hello Everyone, Ackah Law is closely monitoring the global guidelines and following the health and travel recommendations that are evolving due to the worldwide coronavirus ...
Pivot and Thrive: Guidance for Employers of Foreign Workers and Essential Post-COVID Planning
As Canadian businesses prepare for the end to the COVID lockdown and a gradual return to business, employers with foreign workers have unique considerations and issues to make sure ...
Solutions to COVID's Impact on Canada Business Immigration
According to new reports, Canada's borders are likely to remain closed until at least October 21. The impact of COVID on Canada's economy has resulted in a loss of jobs, increased government ...
Episode 19: 6 Months In: COVID’s Impact on U.S. Immigration
This week I have the privilege and honor of speaking with Lucy Lee Fong, Senior Partner at Fallon, Bixby, Cheng & Lee, Inc. immigration law firm in San Francisco about news and updates ...
Client Success Story: Spousal Sponsorship Despite Covid and Travel Restrictions
What's at risk if you DON'T hire an immigration lawyer? Are you a Canadian citizen who wants to sponsor your foreign spouse or partner to move to Canada and become a permanent resident? ...
Fewer Foreign Students Due to COVID: Canada Wants International Students to Grow the Economy
At the end of 2019, there were more than 642,000 foreign students in Canada with India the top country of origin for foreign students in Canada. With Canada's border closed to non-essential ...
Episode 18 Who Can Travel to Canada? September Updates on COVID and Immigration
Canada immigration lawyer Evelyn Ackah discusses the latest news and updates on how COVID-19 is impacting Canadian and U.S. immigration including: U.S. Canada border closures ...
IRCC Policy On COVID's Impact on Residency Obligations
BOOK YOUR FREE CASE EVALUATION The global pandemic has put many unexpected demands and burdens on everyone but has put additional roadblocks in front of newcomers to Canada who ...
13 Things Americans Should Know Before Visiting Canada
After 1 1/2 years, Americans can now visit Canada. Over 15 million U.S. tourists visited Canada in 2019, down to 1.9 million in 2020 - down 87% with a loss of $11 billion - due to the pandemic ...
Is Your IntraCompany Transfer L-1 Visa Application Current - or Pre-Covid?
An intracompany job transfer is when an employee is currently working for a company and that company wants to move the employee temporarily to a different country while they continue ...
Are you worried about missing the deadline to submit your biometrics?
BOOK YOUR FREE CASE EVALUATION Missed Biometrics Appointments | Deadline Extended All biometrics appointments in Canada and the United States (Application Support Center) ...
WATCH: Everything You Need to Know About Being a Foreign Worker During the COVID Pandemic
The current COVID-19 pandemic is affecting temporary foreign workers in a unique way. What happens when a work permit expires during this time? How does a lay-off affect a foreign ...
Canada Extends Border Closure Until October 31
In a new Order in Council, the Canadian government has extended Canada's border closing to all travelers except essential workers through October 31, 2020. The previous closure ...
Paperless ArriveCAN Will Simplify Your Entry Into Canada
BOOK YOUR FREE CASE EVALUATION Canada's borders will remain closed until at least January 21, 2021. As part of Canada's efforts to reduce the spread of COVID, all travellers ...
New Canada Travel Restrictions Through April 30
Canada has announced new travel restrictions to fight the spread of the Covid-19 variants in the country. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced the new policies: Flights to ...
New Canada Air Travel Restrictions Effective February 22
Effective February 22, 2021, all travellers flying into Canada will be required to take a COVID-19 molecular test when they arrive in Canada before they exit the airport and another ...
New Canada Quarantine Travel Exemptions
Canada has issued clear exemptions to the new quarantine travel restrictions that become effective on February 22, 2021. The quarantine travel exemptions are for pre and post-entry ...
New Service: Essential Travel and Healthcare Exemption
COVID emergency travel restrictions into Canada and quarantine measures remain in effect through April 30 and are likely to be extended. Canada's public health policy provides ...
Canada Approves Travel Exemptions For NHL Players - But Not Business Travellers
As Canada's government begins to discuss the reopening of the borders, Immigration Minister Marco Mendicino announced travel exemptions for NHL players via Twitter, saying that ...
Canada Eases Travel Restrictions for Vaccinated Travellers
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau extended Canada's border closing through July 21. In announcing the extended border closure for non-essential international travel, he said it would ...
Pandemic Cut Alberta Immigration In Half: New Initiatives Spark Upswing
The number of international immigrants coming to Alberta in 2020 was 47% (20,736) smaller than 48,805 in 2019, reports ATB Economics. The pandemic cut Alberta immigration in half: ...
Canada Opens Borders To Vaccinated Americans August 9
On July 19, the Canadian government announced that due to high Canadian vaccination rates, Canada's border will open to fully vaccinated Americans on August 9, and other foreigners ...
US Extends Border Closure Through August 21
The United States announced that the U.S. will extend border closure and restrict the entry of non-essential travellers from Mexico and Canada by land and ferry at least through August ...
3 Night Hotel Quarantine Ends August 9
BOOK YOUR FREE CASE EVALUATION In order to fight the Covid pandemic and protect Canadians, earlier this year Canada implemented and health and safety rule that required unvaccinated ...
Canada Admits Fully Vaccinated Tourists and NonEssential Travellers
Effective September 7, 2021, foreign nationals can travel to Canada for discretionary purposes if fully vaccinated tourists meet all Covid health and other entry requirements. ...
Flying Now? Be Prepared and Be Flexible
Yesterday one of our Ackah Law lawyers was flying home to Calgary when her flight was delayed over 3 hours. Which meant her required negative COVID PCR test expired during that 3-hour ...
Canada Will Require Vaccination Proof For Train and Plane Travel Starting Oct 30
Effective October 30, Canada will require all passengers on interprovincial trains and air travellers to provide full vaccination proof against COVID-19. The new requirement ...
US Northern and Southern Land Borders to Reopen In Early November To Fully Vaccinated Travellers
Update October 15, 2021: The United States is reopening its land borders to nonessential fully vaccinated travellers beginning November 8.The United States Southern and Northern ...
Updated Canada Travel Requirements
Canada has updated many of its travel requirements to enhance COVID safety protocols. Travel policies and requirements are frequently changed as more information is available. ...
Canada and US Ban Flights from African Countries
Canada and the United States have banned flights from South Africa and neighbouring countries due to the latest Covid variant, Omicron, B.1.1.529. The World Health Organization ...
Canada and US Lift Africa Travel Ban and Add New Testing Requirements
Canada and the United States have lifted travel restrictions for African countries that were imposed in November and were intended to slow down the spread of the Covid Omicron variant. ...
Effective January 15 All Travellers to Canada Must Be Fully Vaccinated
Effective January 15, exempt workers are required to be fully vaccinated to enter Canada. This adjustment to Canada's cross-border travel requirements was first announced on November ...
Canada to Ease Border Restrictions
In response to increased protection measures against the Covid virus, Canada announced plans to ease border restrictions and is removing the mandatory PCR testing requirement ...
Starting April 1, Proof Of Negative Pre-Departure Test Not Required for Fully Vaccinated Travellers
Canada is planning to drop the COVID testing requirement for fully vaccinated travellers. Canada's Minister of Health Jean-Yves Duclos announced on March 17 that fully vaccinated ...
Summer 2022 Crossborder Travel News and Updates
After two years of pandemic-related restrictions, Covid-19 case counts have finally dropped. As a result, the door is once again open for international travel. However, there are ...
Canada Ends Vaccine Mandate For Domestic Air Travellers
Canadians no longer have to show proof of COVID vaccination to board domestic flights and trains or outbound flights abroad starting June 20. The vaccine, testing and quarantine ...
Expedited Quarantine In Calgary: New Traveller Pilot Program Launches Nov 2
COVID Rapid Testing Pilot Launches in Alberta on November 2The Governments of Alberta and Canada are launching an expedited quarantine 26-week pilot project on November 2 to make ...
Episode 21: November 2020 Immigration News and Updates
November 10 Canada and United States immigration updates and news from Canada immigration lawyer Evelyn Ackah: U.S. immigration changes due to the new Biden administrationNEXUS ...
Trudeau Closes CERB
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) is now closed. CERB was put in place to give financial support to employed and self-employed ...
Online Status Tool: Check Your Immigration Application
Canada's IRCC (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada) is prioritizing applications from people who are exempt from travel restrictions. IRCC is experiencing significant ...
Accelerated Pathway to Permanent Residence for 90,000 Essential Workers and International Graduates
Canada has announced 3 new accelerated pathways to permanent residency for over 90,000 essential temporary workers and international graduates. These new programs and special ...
September Newsletter
• Express Entry: 472 CRS • September COVID Update • Visitor Work Permits • PGWP Updates • 5 Reasons American Expats Choose Canada
International students located outside Canada must wait until Ryerson is approved by the government to reopen, explains Canada Immigration Lawyer Evelyn Ackah
"There is little to no recourse for Ryerson international students looking to come back to Canada for their studies. Airlines and government officials are incredibly wary about ...
July 2022
American Tech Chooses Canada • Airport Random Covid Tests • Business Travel to Canada • US Visa Waivers • Express Entry
September Newsletter
Canada Drops Covid Travel Rules Oct 1 • Executive Express Entry • New Temporary Foreign Worker Regs • Move to 100% Digital Applications
How Tech Immigration Is Helping Canada During the Global Slowdown
During the pre-COVID global slowdown, Canada's immigration policies helped strengthen the countries economy. Canada has put into place programs to increase economic immigration ...
March 2020 Announcement
Ackah Business ImmigrationLaw and the Coronavirus COVID-19 Global Pandemic: Ackah Law is open and working during the global coronavirus pandemic. The health and safety of our ...
U.S. / Canada Will Be Closing the Border for Non-essential Travel
3/19 Border Closing Update: Non-essential travel across the Canada-U.S. border will stop sometime before Saturday morning, Justin Trudeau said Thursday morning. The Prime ...
Episode 12: Immigration Impacts of the Coronavirus
Ackah Law is closely monitoring the global guidelines and following the health and travel recommendations that are evolving due to the worldwide coronavirus (COVID-19). We are ...
Update: What is Considered Essential Business Travel Across the US / Canada Border?
The United States / Canada border was closed to non-essential travel late Friday, March 22, in an effort to stop the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). Here is updated information ...
Ackah Law’s Virtual Office is Business As Usual
The health and safety of our team, our families, our clients and our community are our main priorities. Ackah Law is dedicated to serving all those who may need us now more than ever. Ackah ...
IRCC Delays Launch of 2020 Parents & Grandparents Program Due to Coronavirus
Canada's Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced on March 27 that they will delay the 2020 opening of the popular Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) "due ...
Are you on an IEC Working Holiday Program and wondering if you will be required to leave the country?
IEC Working Holiday Program Temporary Halt To manage the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Canada has put in place travel restrictions that impact work and travel ...
Canada's Express Entry Is Open During the Coronavirus Crisis
The Canadian government has put in place travel restrictions and cut back on some immigration services to slow the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). Canada's Immigration, Refugees ...
Travel Limits to Canada by Passenger Vessels
On April 6, Canada enacted new restrictions on passenger vessels entering Canadian waters in order to slow the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). These new travel limits to Canada ...
NEXUS Trusted Traveller Program
The NEXUS trusted traveller program allows pre-screened international travelers to have expedited processing through ports of entry and airport lines when entering Canada or ...
Will Applying for CERB Impact My Immigration Application?
If you are in Canada on a temporary visa - an international student, temporary foreign worker - and have lost your job or other income due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) you may be considering ...
Canada Updates Quarantine Rules for Incoming Travellers
Canada has updated the quarantine rules for incoming travellers. The Government of Canada's Emergency Order under the Quarantine Act already requires persons entering Canada ...
What Does the U.S. Suspension of Green Cards Mean to Canada?
On April 22, 2020, United States President Trump signed an Executive Order suspending issuance of green cards (permanent lawful residence) for 60 days due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) ...
Pivot and Thrive: Canada Prepares to Get Back to Work
What Can Companies Do NOW To Prepare for Post-Lockdown Business Immigration? Business immigration changed overnight in March due to social distancing and self-quarantine regulations ...
Immigration and Essential Travel to Canada SUMMARY UPDATE
The definition of "essential travel" for entry to Canada is frustrating many Canadians, permanent residents, foreign students, immigrants, businesses and foreign essential ...
Are Canadian Foreign Workers Entitled to Employment Insurance and CERB Benefits?
Hermie Abraham Are you an immigrant living or working in Canada who has been hurt by the economic fallout? At Ackah Law, we are committed to helping Canadian immigrants and employers ...
Updates for Employers of Temporary Foreign Workers
Canada has introduced two new policies benefitting employers and foreign workers with valid Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) permits whose jobs have been impacted by COVID that will ...
How Hong Kong Residents Can Move To Canada
China’s parliament passed a national security law for Hong Kong. Many Hong Kong residents may want to emigrate, and there are calls for Canada to liberalize its immigration policy ...
Canada Updates Essential Travel and Processing TRVs and eTAs for Immediate Family Members
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has updated temporary restrictions on immigration and essential travel and is now processing applications for immediate ...
United States Suspends New Work Visas Through 2020
Evelyn Ackah on June 24 On June 22, United States President Trump signed an executive order to suspend new work visas through the end of the year. The new visa restrictions go into ...
Are You A Canadian Who Can't Cross The Border to Your Job in the United States?
Are you a Canadian who's job is in the U.S? What's at risk if you DON'T hire a business immigration lawyer? Immigration rules and procedures are changing almost daily in Canada and the ...
Huffington Post Interviews Evelyn Ackah on New International Student Travel Restrictions
Canada's IRCC announced most international students will not be allowed to travel to or enter Canada. Canada immigration lawyer Evelyn Ackah spoke to Huffington Post about international ...
Canada 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 ...
NEW 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 ...
U.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 ...
Episode 17 Crossborder Business Transactions: How Immigration and Corporate Law Intersect
This week I have the privilege and honor of speaking with Melanie Cole, Partner at Aird & Berlis LLP law firm in Toronto about crossborder business transactions, her services as a cross-border ...
August 2020
Express Entry: 476 CRS • 4 Month COVID Update • Student Visa News • Crossborder Business • Pot Pardons & US Travel • Nearshoring Tech Jobs to Canada
Careers 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 ...
PGWP: Post-Graduation Work Permit Program Update
IRCC announced changes to provide more flexibility on eligibility rules for the Post-Graduation Work Permit Program (PGWP) for students who start their Canadian study program ...
UPDATE: Temporary Policy Allowing Visitors to Apply For a Work Permit Without Leaving Canada
Canada's government has released an update to the temporary policy allowing visitors to Canada who have a valid job offer to apply for a work permit without the normal requirement ...
Faster Processing of Spousal Sponsorship Applications
Many couples and families have been forced to live apart during the COVID pandemic. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has promised faster processing of Spousal ...
Canada Extends Online Visa Processing Through Jan 31, 2021
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has extended online visa processing through January 31, 2021. According to new Ministerial Instructions that went into effect ...
Foreign Film and TV Workers Get 14-Day Priority Work Permit Processing
On September 28, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced a new measure to give foreign nationals working in the film and television industry workers priority ...
New Parent and Grandparent Sponsorship Lottery Re-opens Oct 13
Canada's updated 2020 Parent and Grandparent Program (PGP) sponsorship online lottery program will open October 13, 2020, and remain open for three weeks until November 3, 2020. ...
Another Client Success Story, Thanks to Ackah Law's All-Inclusive Application Packet
What's at risk if you DON'T hire a business immigration lawyer? Canada's border is closed to all but essential workers, and some family members and students. It is left to the discretion ...
How The U.S. Election Can Benefit Canada Immigration and the Economy
The United States presidential elections are in full swing, with the voting having already begun in many states. Candidates Joe Biden and Donald Trump differ in more than political ...
How Indian Tech Workers and Small Business Owners Can Immigrate from the U.S. to Canada
Canada immigration lawyer Evelyn Ackah spoke to the Facebook Group Ask Immigration on September 29, 2020, hosted by founding member Dr. Alka Chopra Madan, founder of Global Women ...
International Student Travel to Canada: Travel Exemptions for DLIs
Effective October 20, 2020, some designated learning institutions (DLIs) are able to reopen to international students who aren’t currently in Canada and who: have, or have been ...
Alberta Launches 2 New Immigration Pathways for Foreign Graduates
The Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP) is launching two new immigration pathways to permanent residency that encourage international graduates to invest in the local economy, ...
How Much Income Do I Need to Sponsor My Parents and Grandparents to Move to Canada?
Canada's updated 2020 Parent and Grandparent Program (PGP) sponsorship online lottery opened October 13 through November 3, 2020. If you receive an Invitation to Apply, you are ...
Meet Gurbhajneek Singh Samra, Ackah Law's New Associate Immigration Lawyer
Ackah Law is excited to welcome Gurbhajneek Singh Samra to our immigration law firm as an Associate Lawyer. Gurbhajneek came to Canada as an Immigrant from India and understands ...
Episode 23 Expat Entrepreneur Marla Brock on Launching a Business In Canada
On the Ask Canada Immigration Lawyer Evelyn Ackah Podcast, Canada business immigration lawyer Evelyn Ackah talks to American expat Marla Brock, the Founder and CEO of Kidcoover, ...
Holiday Immigration Success Story: This Is Why We Do What We Do!
I'm thrilled to share this holiday immigration success story with you!Last week, we were retained urgently by a lovely couple who had come to Canada as students. They are a super-smart ...
2020 Immigration Year In Review
Here are some of the key changes and news about Canada and United States immigration during 2020 from the Ackah Business Immigration Law blog: 1. COVID Immigration News and Temporary ...
Immigrants Working in Healthcare Will Have More Opportunity For Permanent Residency
Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau requested that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship (IRCC) Minister Marco Mendicino find more pathways for Permanent Residency for immigrant ...
PGWP Update: New Work Permit Policy for Foreign Graduate Students
Canada has introduced new work permit policies for foreign graduate students (PGWP) and it is open for applications. International graduate students who were unable to get work ...
Canada to Welcome Over 1,200,000 Immigrants 2021-2023
Despite restrictions due to the COVID pandemia, Canada has reaffirmed their plan to welcome over 1,200,000 immigrant newcomers between 2021 and 2023. In the Fall of 2020, Canada ...
Largest Express Entry Draw In History for Immigrants Living in Canada
If you are an immigrant already living in Canada who wants to become a permanent resident, 2021 might be the year your dreams come true. On Saturday, February 13, IRCC (Immigration, ...
All Online Classes Qualify In PGWP for International Students
Canada has recognized that travel restrictions are hurting international graduate students by expanding temporary program changes so that all online classes from their qualified ...
Canada Opens 2021 IEC Pools on March 1
The 2021 International Experience Canada (IEC) pools are open to young adults who wish to live and work in Canada on a temporary basis. 23 countries become eligible for the IEC program ...
Canada To Expedite Processing for Family Class Visas
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced plans to hire 62 additional employees in order to expedite the processing of family class immigration applications. ...
Canada Top Destination For Foreign Workers, Says New Study
Canada has overtaken the U.S. as the top destination for foreign workers, says a new study by the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and The Network. The report on global mobility found ...
Canada Introduces New Online Immigration Applications
Canada has announced new online immigration application portals to apply for permanent residence that will make the immigration process more efficient and help applicants avoid ...
Canada Fast Track to Permanent Residency for Foreign Healthcare Workers
Canada announced a new fast track to permanent residency for foreign healthcare workers if they are already in Canada and they possess the skills and experience Canada needs to ...
Quebec To Increase Immigration Quotas for 2021
Quebec plans to increase immigration quotas, the province's immigration minister Nadine Girault announced on April 29. Girault said the COVID pandemic slowed immigration, while ...
TR to PR Pathway: Guide to Canada's 6 New Permanent Resident Pathways
Canada's IRCC (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada) has released a guide to apply for the new temporary program for temporary residents to become permanent residents. ...
Episode 26: Seattle Immigration Attorney Dustin O'Quinn: The Best Solution Is Communication
Calgary immigration lawyer Evelyn Ackah spoke with Dustin O'Quinn, a Seattle immigration attorney and Immigration Team Chair at Lane Powell on the Ask Immigration Lawyer Evelyn ...
Episode 27: Calgary Lawyer Samerah Borhot: Helping Clients From Beginning to End
Samareh Borhot, founder of Borhot Law in Calgary, provides legal services that our immigration clients will need after moving to Canada. Borhot Law provides corporate, commercial, ...
Episode 28: Daniel Devis, Founder and President of Immigrowth
BOOK YOUR FREE CASE EVALUATION Immigration lawyer Evelyn Ackah talks to Daniel Devis, the Founder and President of Immigrowth. Immigrowth is a management consultancy that provides ...
New Plans to Modernize Canada’s Immigration System
Canada Immigration Minister Marco Mendicino announced his plans to modernize Canada's immigration system and improve the country's efforts to recruit, welcome and integrate ...
Canada Issues 5,956 ITAs in Latest Express Entry Draw
On May 31, 2021, the Government of Canada conducted the 2nd largest Express Entry draw of 2021, issuing 5,956 ITAs to candidates to apply for Canadian Permanent Residence. IRCC issued ...
Episode 29: Martine Boucher Founder & Managing Partner of Simplex Legal
Immigration lawyer Evelyn Ackah talks to Martine Boucher, Founder & Managing Partner of Simplex Legal. Simplex Legal LLC was founded in 2011 to help businesses surpass themselves ...
Episode 30: Calgary Lawyer Charles Fair of Fair Legal - On Your Side When Life Gets Messy
Calgary Lawyer Charles Fair and Evelyn Ackah discuss Fair Legal in Calgary and his practice in criminal, civil and family law on the Ask Canada Immigration Lawyer Evelyn Ackah Podcast. ...
Canada's New Open Work Permit for Essential Workers and International Graduates
Essential workers and international graduates who have applied for permanent residence under the 6 new temporary pathways launched in May 2021 can now apply for an open work permit ...
2021 Parents and Grandparents Lottery (PGP) Announced
The 2021 Parents and Grandparents lottery (PGP) will start the week of September 20, 2021. IRCC will send invitations to potential sponsors who submitted an interest to sponsor form ...
Canada Permanent Residents Can Now Submit Citizenship Applications Online
Effective August 11, 2021, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has launched a new online tool to submit citizenship applications online. The online application ...
Canada Special Immigration For Afghanistan
Canada's IRCC is committed to helping the crisis in Afghanistan and has implemented expedited, special immigration for Afghanis. Canadian evacuation flights from Afghanistan ...
Episode 31: Legal Entrepreneur Erin Cowling, CEO & Founder of Flex Legal: The Legal Side Hustle
Former corporate litigator turned freelance litigator and legal entrepreneur Erin Cowling is the Founder & CEO of Flex Legal Network, a network of experienced freelance lawyers ...
Why Hasn't There Been An Express Entry Federal Skilled Worker Draw Since 2020?
Did you know that there has not been a federal skilled worker Express Entry Permanent Residence draw since the end of last year, 2020? It is definitely causing problems. Many people ...
Episode 32: Canada Lawyer and Entrepreneur Sara Forte: Not Your Average Law Job
Sara Forte is an employment, labour lawyer and workplace human rights lawyer and founder of Forte Law, based in Surrey, BC. Sara and her team advise employers, employees and unions ...
Do You Have Current Valid Wills and Estate Planning Documents?
As we begin to look towards the end of another pandemic year, many Canadians and newcomers to Canada - and frankly people everywhere - are keenly aware of the importance of having one’s ...
Episode 34: Attorney Mario Godoy: As A Law Firm Owner, I'm a Unicorn - Not a One Trick Horse
Attorney Mario Godoy is the founder of Godoy Law Office and Estate and Probate Legal Group. He lived the true immigrant's American Dream and success story. He grew up seeing his family ...
Episode 35: Lawyer Kim Nutz: Bringing Calm To Her Client's Legal Chaos
Kim Nutz is a labour and employment lawyer who has managed to design a career that has the best of both worlds. She is Senior Legal Counsel at West Legal in Calgary and has opened her own ...
Alberta Vaccine Passport and QR Code Provide Proof of Vaccination
Update November 16, 2021: Alberta's QR code app has been released, and Alberta now requires a QR code for its vaccine passport program. Many businesses, employers and organizations ...
Episode 37: Gordon Vanderleek: Wills and Estate Lawyer and Disability Advocate
Calgary, Alberta lawyer Gordon Vanderleek is the Founder and Chief Strategist of VanderLeek Law (and Evelyn's wills and trusts guru!). His practice focuses on solving problems ...
Impacts on Crossborder Canada and US Business Immigration Due to the Pandemic
Immigration Lawyer Evelyn Ackah discussed the significant impacts on business immigration between Canada and the U.S. due to Covid and the pandemic with Caravel Law. ...
2021 Immigration Year in Review
2021 was a challenging year in immigration and a busy year for immigration news and updates. Here is the Ackah Law 2021 Immigration Year in Review with some of the key changes and news ...
New Record: Canada Welcomed over 400,000 Immigrants in 2021
Canada welcomed 401,000 permanent residents in 2021, topping a record set in 1913 when 400,000 immigrants were granted the right to live in the country. Permanent residents can apply ...
H-1B and L-1 In-Person Interviews Waived Through 2022
BOOK YOUR FREE CASE EVALUATION The U.S. State Department will waive H-1B and L-1 in-person interviews and other non-immigrant visa application interviews through 2022 due ...
US Student Visa In-Person Interviews Waived Through 2022
The U.S. State Department is waiving student visa in-person interviews and other temporary non-immigrant visa application interviews through 2022 due to the backlog of applications ...
Employee Spotlight: Patty Busano, Marketing Assistant and Supertyphoon Survivor
Meet Patty Busano, Ackah Law's Office and Marketing Assistant. Patty's terrifying experience with a supertyphoon demonstrated how important she is to our team - and what a courageous ...
Minister Sean Fraser On Clearing Canada’s Immigration Backlog
On February 14, 21 legal firms in Canada signed an open letter asking the government to speed up the immigration process. On The Current with Matt Galloway on February 15, Matt spoke ...
432,000 Permanent Residents in 2022: Canada Releases 2022-24 Immigration Levels Plan
The Covid-19 pandemic severely restricted immigration in 2020. The 2022-24 Immigration Levels Plan introduced by Minister Sean Fraser on February 14 plans to welcome more permanent ...
Canada Immigration Lawyer Betsy Kane on Immigration Wait Times and Backlogs
Canada immigration lawyer Betsy Kane spoke to CBC Radio correspondent Peter Armstrong on Day 6 about immigration wait times. According to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship ...
Over 1,600 Afghan Newcomers Settled in Alberta In Past 6 Months
The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship (IRCC) visited Alberta on March 18 and announced over 1,600 Afghan newcomers have settled in Alberta ...
Federal Express Entry to Resume in July
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced that federal Express Entry draws will "soon resume and that invitations for candidates to apply for permanent residence ...
NAFTA Treaty Immigration: The L-1 Visa for Intracompany Transfers to the United States
Global companies often need to relocate key managers and skilled foreign workers to their operations in the United States if a local worker is not available to fill the job. Employers ...
Canada's Immigration Backlog Grows to 2.1 Million
Canada's immigration backlog has grown to over 2.1 million applications and increased by 98,796 people between April 11 and April 29, an increase from 1.8 million in March. Immigration, ...
Changes to LMIAs and Global Talent Stream To Help Employers Bring More Temporary Foreign Workers
Canada's new Workforce Solutions Road Map makes changes to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFW) that address Canadian employers' critical labour shortages. Effective April ...
62% of New Permanent Residents in 2021 Were Economic Immigrants: Is Your Express Entry Profile Updated?
Economic immigration remains key to Canada's recovery after the pandemic and the solution to Canada's labour crisis. 70% of Canada’s immigrants arrived were economic immigrants ...
Nearshoring and Global Parking: Why US Employers Should Look to Canada
As companies expand their global workforce and try to recover from the pandemic economy, getting visa approvals has become increasingly difficult and frustrating. The immigration ...
Updated Spousal Sponsorship Guidelines for Determining Membership in the Spouse and Common-Law Partner in Canada Class
Canada issued new guidelines for determining if someone is eligible for membership in the spouse and common-law partner in Canada class. The Spouse or Common-Law Partner in Canada ...
NEXUS Backlog Grows to Over 330,000
The NEXUS trusted traveller program allows pre-approved Canadians to use separate, faster lines when travelling to and from the United States. The Canada Border Services Agency ...
Episode 39: Global Parking and Nearshoring in Canada for HR Professionals
Global HR Series Calgary immigration lawyer and U.S. NAFTA lawyer Evelyn Ackah discusses what American and Canadian employers and foreign workers need to know about visas, global ...
How Can An American With a DUI Travel to Canada on Business?
Canada and the United States are close neighbours, and many people who live near the border forget the fact that they are entering a foreign country and cross the border regularly for ...
Executive Express Entry: How Business Owners Can Become Canadian Citizens
BOOK YOUR FREE CASE EVALUATION If you are a foreign business owner or entrepreneur who wants to move to Canada and become a Canadian citizen, now is the time to immigrate to Canada ...
5 Commonly Asked Questions About Business Travel to Canada
Many international people need to enter Canada temporarily for business travel such as meetings, training or providing a service to their customers but do not become part of Canada's ...
Episode 40: Immigration Benefits As a Way to Retain Foreign Workers in Canada and the US
Global HR Series On this episode of the podcast, Calgary immigration lawyer and U.S. NAFTA lawyer Evelyn Ackah discusses how in the current tight labour market, offering immigration ...
Episode 41: Cross Border Wealth Management for Americans and Canadians
BOOK YOUR FREE CASE EVALUATION Calgary immigration lawyer Evelyn Ackah talks to Wealth Manager Gerry Scott about cross border wealth management for Americans in Canada and issues ...
Canada Moves to 100% Digital Applications for Permanent Residence Applications on September 23
BOOK YOUR FREE CASE EVALUATION Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will begin transitioning to 100% digital applications for most permanent residence applications ...
Episode 42: How Digital Nomads Can Work in Canada
BOOK YOUR FREE CASE EVALUATION Calgary immigration lawyer Evelyn Ackah talks about the growing lifestyle of digital nomads and remote workers who want to work from anywhere, not ...
Details of the 2022 Parent and Grandparent Program Announced
BOOK YOUR FREE CASE EVALUATION Invitations to the 2022 Parent and Grandparent Program were released on October 11. Instead of opening PGP to new applicants, Immigration, ...
Episode 44: US Immigration Attorney Diane Butler: Immigration for Entrepreneurs, Remote Workers, Startups and Others
BOOK YOUR FREE CASE EVALUATION Calgary immigration lawyer Evelyn Ackah talks with U.S. immigration attorney Diane Butler, Chair Immigration Group at Davis Wright Tremaine LLP, ...
Episode 45: Immigration Strategies for Hiring Foreign Workers to Canada
BOOK YOUR FREE CASE EVALUATION Calgary immigration lawyer Evelyn Ackah discusses some information, timelines and immigration processing issues for Canadian employers who ...
Episode 47: How Canadian Employers Can Hire Laid Off H-1B Workers and H-1B Workers Can Move to Canada
BOOK YOUR FREE CASE EVALUATION Calgary immigration lawyer Evelyn Ackah discusses the recent tech layoff in the United States and how this is an opportunity for skilled laid off ...
Episode 48: Canada Family Work Permits to Address Labour Shortages
BOOK YOUR FREE CASE EVALUATION Calgary immigration lawyer Evelyn Ackah discusses Canada's newly announced family work permits to address the ongoing labour shortages, and how ...
Episode 49: Information For Internationally Educated Healthcare Professionals Who Want To Work in Canada
BOOK YOUR FREE CASE EVALUATION Calgary immigration lawyer Evelyn Ackah explains Canada's new goal to recruit more internationally educated healthcare professionals who want ...
Nurse Aids, Truck Drivers and 14 More Occupations Now Eligible For Express Entry
BOOK YOUR FREE CASE EVALUATION Canada’s labour shortage has been an ongoing challenge for a long period. Last year, Canada’s National Occupational Classification (NOC) implemented ...
Episode 50: Dr. Brian Abelson: A Conversation About Lifelong Learning, Aging, Multicultural Living and Managing Change
BOOK YOUR FREE CASE EVALUATION Calgary immigration lawyer Evelyn Ackah talks to Dr. Brian Abelson, DC, a Doctor of Chiropractic, the developer of Motion Specific Release (MSR), ...
Episode 51: Canada and U.S. Immigration Case Studies and Success Stories
BOOK YOUR FREE CASE EVALUATION Calgary immigration lawyer Evelyn Ackah discusses Ackah Business Immigration Law immigration case studies and success stories in Canada and the ...
Don't Wait to File L-1 Visa: U.S. Immigration Fee Increases Proposed
USCIS has proposed raising the filing fee for L-1 petitions filed on Form I-129 by 201% from $460 to $1,385. On January 3, 2023, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced ...
Episode 53: Sameer Khedekar - The Tech Visa Lawyer
BOOK YOUR FREE CASE EVALUATION Calgary immigration lawyer Evelyn Ackah speaks with U.S. immigration lawyer Sameer Khedekar, the Founder and Managing Attorney at Banyan Law in ...
Calgary Immigration Lawyer Evelyn Ackah Spring 2023 Speaking Engagements
CALGARY, ALBERTA, CANADA, March 20, 2023: EIN Press Release Calgary immigration lawyer Evelyn Ackah is honoured to announce her upcoming Canada and United States speaking engagements ...
Episode 54: American Expats in Canada - Meet Brian and Michael
BOOK YOUR FREE CASE EVALUATION Calgary immigration lawyer Evelyn Ackah speaks with her clients Brian and Michael, American expats in Canada who moved to Calgary in September of ...
NEXUS Centres Reopening in Canada March 27
NEXUS application centres will reopen at 8 Canadian airports starting March 27, 2023. Starting Monday, March 20, NEXUS applicants can book interviews at most major Canadian airports. ...
New Verified Traveller Program Launching in Canada
The Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA) will launch a new Verified Traveller program that offers a faster and more efficient screening experience for eligible travellers ...
Episode 59: Growing Your Business In The US: A Canadian's Guide to E Visas
Calgary immigration lawyer Evelyn Ackah explains how Canadian business owners and entrepreneurs can qualify for an E visa to grow their business in the United States. The E Visa ...
Episode 63: Is It A Good Time To Apply For An LMIA?
Calgary immigration lawyer Evelyn Ackah discusses as a Canadian employer or a business owner how to determine when is a good time to hire a foreign worker and how to apply for an LMIA. ...
IRCC is still working through backlogs from the pandemic, and some groups are paying the price, says Calgary Immigration Lawyer Evelyn Ackah
Calgary immigration lawyer Evelyn Ackah told CBC Calgary the frustrating delays a local Calgary man is experiencing waiting 5 years to reunite with his parents as their permanent ...
Episode 68 Family Class Sponsorship: Reuniting Loved Ones
On the Ask Canada Immigration Lawyer Evelyn Ackah podcast, Calgary immigration lawyer Evelyn Ackah discusses reuniting loved ones in Canada through family class sponsorship. ...
Episode 70: Latest Immigration Updates June 2023
Calgary immigration lawyer Evelyn Ackah discusses the many immigration changes Canada made in May and June 2023 on the Ask Canada Immigration Lawyer Evelyn Ackah podcast. BOOK ...
Diversify, Adapt, and Thrive: Strategies for Building a Resilient Law Practice: Evelyn Ackah On The Maximum Lawyer Podcast
Calgary immigration lawyer Evelyn Ackah is a guest on the Maximum Lawyer Podcast with Jim Hacking. Evelyn discusses starting her own law firm, rebuilding her immigration practice ...
Episode 73: Immigration Lawyer Jim Hacking on the Challenges and Opportunities for Immigrants in the US
On the Ask Canada Immigration Lawyer Evelyn Ackah podcast, Calgary immigration lawyer Evelyn Ackah talks to Jim Hacking, the founder and leader of Hacking Immigration Law Firm in ...
Episode 74: How Helping Her Father Complete His Exceptional Ability Visa Inspired Business Immigration Lawyer Saja Raoof
In this episode of the Ask Canada Immigration Lawyer Evelyn Ackah podcast, Calgary immigration lawyer Evelyn Ackah talks to Business Immigration Lawyer Saja Raoof, a U.S. immigration ...
Episode 77: California Employment Lawyer and Entrepreneur Wilder Clements
In this podcast episode of Ask Canada Immigration Lawyer Evelyn Ackah, Evelyn interviews Wilder Clements, the owner and managing lawyer of Clements Employment Law in California. ...