Shady immigration consultants are causing huge headaches and even legal problems for some newcomers to Alberta. Calgary EyeOpener on CBC Radio Canada talked to immigration lawyer Evelyn Ackah about the fallout and how to avoid 'ghost consultants.'
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Evelyn L. Ackah, BA, LL.B.
Founder/Managing Lawyer
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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