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Episode 88: Exploring Work Visas Cross-border Strategies for Professionals to Canada and the U.S.
On the Ask Canada Immigration Lawyer Evelyn Ackah podcast, host Evelyn Ackah shares insights from a recent webinar on navigating work visa options for Canadian professionals seeking opportunities in the United States. In this episode, Evelyn explores the visa categories…
How to Avoid Immigration Scams: Red Flags to Watch For
Immigrating to a new country is an exciting journey, but it’s also a process that requires careful planning and proper legal guidance. Unfortunately, immigration scams are on the rise, targeting vulnerable individuals who may not be familiar with the process.…
Immigration Options for Americans Looking to Move to Canada
Recent months and weeks have put considerable focus on the relationship between Canada and the United States. The future of this relationship is not exactly clear. As of this writing, both countries are going through massive political changes, and these…
Bringing Families Together: A Guide to Canadian Family Sponsorship
For many immigrants to Canada, moving to a new country just does not make sense unless they can bring their families. Fortunately, Canada allows immigrants to relocate to the True North together – ensuring that you can start a new…
What is Misrepresentation? Canada Immigration Lawyer Evelyn Ackah Explains
Navigating the immigration process to Canada can be complex and challenging. One of the most serious issues that applicants may face is misrepresentation. Canada takes misrepresentation very seriously, as it undermines the integrity of its immigration system. Understanding what constitutes…
Navigating Recent Changes to Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIAs) in Canada
Canada has recently introduced significant changes to its immigration policies, impacting the Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) process. These updates make it substantially more difficult to obtain an LMIA, creating uncertainty for individuals and employers relying on this pathway for…
Episode 87: Cross-Border Tax and Financial Strategies for Canadians and Americans with Oscar Sy
In this episode of the Ask Canada Immigration Lawyer Evelyn Ackah podcast, Evelyn welcomes Oscar Sy, principal and founding partner at Numis CPA Inc., to discuss cross-border tax and financial strategies for Canadians and Americans. Oscar, a lifelong Vancouverite, shares…
Postal Strike in Canada: What You Need to Know
Canada is currently experiencing a national postal strike, which means that no mail is currently being delivered across the country. This situation will cause significant delays in receiving important documents, packages and correspondence from immigration departments.
At Ackah Law, we…
How to Enter Canada or the United States With a Criminal Record: A Guide from Ackah Law
Navigating cross-border travel can be challenging, but even more so if you have a criminal record. Whether for business, family or personal reasons, entering Canada or the United States with a criminal conviction on your record often requires careful planning,…