Calgary immigration lawyer Evelyn Ackah was a guest on a recent podcast episode on the Be That Lawyer Podcast, hosted by Steve Fretzin, where they dive into reframing challenges as opportunities, building security through owning your book of business,
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As a boutique corporate immigration law firm, Ackah Business Immigration Law works with clients all over the world. Based in Calgary, Alberta with offices in Vancouver and Toronto their team seamlessly assists businesses and people with crossing borders.
It takes time and careful planning to recruit, relocate and immigrate international workers to Canada and the U.S.. Their lawyers offer expert guidance through the difficult process of immigration.
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Can Your Employee Travel to Canada With a Record?
Can Your Employee Travel to Canada With a Record?
- An employee with a criminal record can be denied entry to Canada, even if the charge was years ago, dismissed or previously caused no travel issues.
- Canada reassesses admissibility every time
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Immigration Audits and Compliance Reviews: A Proactive Approach for Canadian Employers
Although hiring foreign workers can be highly beneficial for Canadian employers, this practice also comes with its own fair share of responsibilities. As an employer of foreign workers, you will need to prepare for immigration audits, compliance reviews, and…
Can a Criminal Record Stop You From Entering Canada or the U.S.?
Can a Criminal Record Stop You From Entering Canada or the U.S.?
- Yes, a criminal record can stop you from entering Canada or the United States, even if the offence happened years ago or was resolved in court.
- Border officers
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Why an Old DUI Can Still Affect Entry to Canada
Do DUIs From Over 10 Years Ago Still Affect Entry to Canada?
- Yes, a DUI from over 10 years ago can still affect entry to Canada because impaired driving is treated as serious criminality under Canadian law.
- Past trouble-free travel
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Episode 94: Global Trade, Trust and Cross-Border Growth with Tom Hanson
In this episode of Ask Canada Immigration Lawyer, Evelyn Ackah speaks with Tom Hanson of Channel Architect LLC, a global trade strategist and Principal Advisor, about the deep connection between international business expansion, cross-border mobility and the systems that…
Canada Expands Citizenship-by-Descent Rights with Bill C-3 — “Lost Canadians” Reinstated and New Framework for Future Generations
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Parents and Grandparents Sponsorship Freeze for 2026
Parents and Grandparents Sponsorship Freeze for 2026
- New parent and grandparent sponsorship applications are not being accepted in 2026, following Ministerial Instructions that took effect on January 1, 2026.
- Only applications submitted under the 2025 intake will continue to be
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Canada’s 2026–2028 Immigration Levels Plan
What Canada’s 2026–2028 Immigration Levels Plan Means in Practice
- Permanent residence numbers are staying high but flat, which means competition remains strong and pathway choice matters more than overall volume.
- Temporary resident growth is being tightened, with more emphasis on
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A Comprehensive Guide to Business Immigration: Empowering Companies to Thrive Globally
Business immigration is a powerful tool for Canadian companies. One might argue that immigration is particularly important in the True North, as the nation’s relatively small population offers a limited pool of human talent. By casting their nets further on…