June Newsletter
Act Now: Pro Bono Day • 18 Month Extension on Open Work Permits • eTAs Available For 13 Countries
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Canada's Passport Validity Rule: Can You Enter Canada With Less Than 6 Months Valid On Your Passport?
Many people visit Canada for vacation or to see family throughout the year. During the summer months, many visitors enter Canada from their home country to take a cruise that departs ...
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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. ...
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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 ...
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Episode 62: L-1 Visas For Canadians Who Qualify for an Intracompany Transfer to the US
Calgary immigration lawyer Evelyn Ackah explains L-1 visas for Canadian citizens who qualify for an intracompany transfer to a U.S. company. The L-1 visa allows Canadian citizens ...
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Electronic Travel Authorizations (eTAs) Now Available To 13 New Countries
The Canadian government has announced that electronic travel authorizations (eTAs) are now available to citizens of 13 countries. An eTA is a digital travel document that allows ...
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Episode 61: For Canadian Employers: Understanding The Global Talent Stream
Calgary immigration lawyer Evelyn Ackah explains how Canadian employers can hire highly skilled foreign tech workers through the Global Talent Stream. The Global Talent Stream ...
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Canada Offers 18 Month Extension of Open Work Permits To Address Labour Shortages
In an effort to address labour shortages, on May 26, 2023, Canada Immigration Minister Sean Fraser announced an 18 month extension for open work permits holders in the Spousal & Family ...
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