April 2017 Ackah Law Newsletter

Blog posted on April 30, 2017 by Evelyn Ackah in Inadmissibility Issues and Waivers and Criminal Inadmissibility

Will Your Past Criminality Affect Your Future In Canada?

Immigration Lawyer Evelyn Ackah discusses how previous criminality issues can impact entry into Canada as a visitor, worker or permanent resident.

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Evelyn L. Ackah, BA, LL.B.

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Ms. Ackah is passionate about immigration law because it focuses on people and relationships, which are at the core of her personal values. Starting her legal career as a corporate/commercial ...

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