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Ask Canada Immigration Lawyer Evelyn AckahHow Immigration Helped Build Calgary’s Most Beloved Wine Bar with Phoebe Fung | Episode 90In this episode of Ask Canada Immigration Lawyer with Evelyn Ackah, Evelyn is joined by her longtime friend and client, Phoebe Fung, the visionary founder of Vin Room, Calgary’s premier wine bar with three thriving locations—including a unique dog-friendly patio at the Calgary International Airport.Phoebe shares her inspiring story of transitioning from a successful 15-year career in the oil and gas industry to becoming an “accidental restaurateur” who followed her passion for food, wine, and dogs. From securing investor support with no restaurant experience to navigating the challenges of COVID-19, Phoebe’s resilience and innovative sp...2025-05-2327 min
Toronto This WeekendShould You Be Worried Crossing The US BorderImmigration lawyer Evelyn Ackah shares some tips on when travelling across the US borders. 2025-04-1209 minAsk Canada Immigration Lawyer Evelyn AckahThe Intersection of Immigration and Taxation with John ApuzzoIn this episode of the Ask Canada Immigration Lawyer Evelyn Ackah podcast, Evelyn welcomes John Apuzzo, an international tax leader and partner at MGO, to discuss cross-border tax strategies and financial planning for businesses and individuals navigating international taxation. Originally from Canada and now based in California, John shares his journey in international tax and his passion for simplifying complex tax structures for his clients.John has over 25 years of experience in public accounting, having worked at major firms across multiple countries. He specializes in corporate tax planning, international tax restructuring, business valuations, and helping...2025-02-2130 minAsk Canada Immigration Lawyer Evelyn AckahExploring 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 and strategies that help Canadian professionals cross borders seamlessly. She covers everything you need to know about the implications of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), the TN Visa for skilled professionals, and other work visa options like the L1A and E1. Whether you're professional planning to work in the U.S. or an employer seeking to...2025-01-1740 minAsk Canada Immigration Lawyer Evelyn AckahCross-Border Tax and Financial Strategies for Canadians and Americans with Oscar SyIn 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 his career journey from his education at Langara College to his experience at Ernst & Young and how he ultimately decided to start his own firm. He highlights Numis CPA's unique approach to client service, focusing on responsiveness, cross-border capabilities and goal-oriented strategies. The discussion explores how Numis CPA assists clients with cross-border immigration, including structuring deals, payroll an...2024-12-0629 minAsk Canada Immigration Lawyer Evelyn AckahNavigating Cross-Border Estate Planning with Lars Kushner: Insights for Canadians in the U.S.In this episode of the Ask Canada Immigration Lawyer Evelyn Ackah podcast, Evelyn Ackah connects with Lars Kushner, founder of Kushner Legal Corporation, to discuss important estate planning considerations for Canadians living in or moving to the United States. Lars shares his immigration journey from Canada to the U.S., the challenges he faced becoming a certified lawyer in California, and how his legal focus shifted to estate planning. He explains the unique challenges dual residents face, from probate to tax implications, and offers practical advice on how Canadians can protect their assets on both sides of...2024-11-1527 minAsk Canada Immigration Lawyer Evelyn AckahAutomation Expert Mike Frey: Tech Strategies for Business SuccessIn this episode of Ask Canada Immigration Lawyer Evelyn Ackah, Evelyn speaks with Mike Frey, President and CEO of Yellow Basket, LLC, based in Houston, TX. With 30 years of experience in business and technology, Mike shares his journey from Microsoft to founding Yellow Basket, a company dedicated to helping businesses streamline operations through automation and systems integration. As a client of Ackah Law, Mike discusses his seamless transition from the U.S. to Calgary and the impact of technology on team efficiency. Listen in as Mike offers valuable insights on leadership, the importance of the right technology...2024-10-2529 minAsk Canada Immigration Lawyer Evelyn AckahExploring Criminal Inadmissibility: Canadian TRP, Criminal Rehabilitaion and US Visa WaiverCanada Immigration Lawyer Evelyn Ackah speaks about criminal inadmissibility in the immigration context. In this episode, Evelyn covers everything you need to know about Temporary Resident Permits (TRP) for Canada, Criminal Rehabilitation and U.S. Visa Waivers.In this episode, Evelyn dives deep into the complexities of criminal inadmissibility when crossing borders into Canada and the U.S. She covers everything you need to know about Temporary Resident Permits (TRP) for Canada, Criminal Rehabilitation, and U.S. Visa Waivers. Whether you or a loved one have a past conviction or you're an immigration professional seeking to better...2024-09-2634 min
3 QuestionsAmerican Entrepreneurs Immigrating to CanadaJoining us from Calgary, Alberta, is Evelyn Ackah. Evelyn is the Founder and Managing Lawyer of Ackah Business Immigration Law. Her legal practice focuses exclusively on the area of Canadian and cross-border US immigration law. First aired 1/1/2024 To schedule an online zoom consultation with Wayne to discuss your Wealth Management needs, click the link below. www.onecapital.com/MeetWithWayne3 Subscribe to our YouTube Channel! https://www.youtube.com/@3questionswebcast Follow Wayne on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wayne-baxter-81041229/2024-09-0916 minAsk Canada Immigration Lawyer Evelyn AckahTime Management Expert Vaida Rissanen: Unlocking Personal and Business Growth for Legal ProfessionalsOn the Ask Canada Immigration Lawyer Evelyn Ackah podcast, host Evelyn Ackah speaks with Vaida Rissanen, a time management expert. Vaida shares her background in applied mathematics and how she transitioned from being a scientist to starting her own business in time management. She discusses her 12-week-to-success program, which is tailored to the unique needs of legal professionals. Vaida explains how she helps her clients with time management, email overload, and reducing stress. She also shares success stories of clients who have achieved record revenue, paid off debts, and decluttered their homes. Vaida emphasizes the importance of mi...2024-08-0236 minAsk Canada Immigration Lawyer Evelyn AckahCEO Garth Froese's Immigration Journey with Ackah Business Immigration LawOn the Ask Canada Immigration Lawyer Evelyn Ackah podcast, host Evelyn Ackah talks with Garth Froese, the president and CEO of Pacific East Research Corporation, and they discuss what it's like being a corporate client of Ackah Business Immigration Law. Pacific East is a data management company that provides contact information for corporations in the U.S. and protects people from fraud. Garth shares his journey of how he got into the business and his experience trying to enter the U.S. as a Canadian without a work visa. He also talks about his experience working with Ac...2024-07-1238 minAsk Canada Immigration Lawyer Evelyn AckahJeremy Bollington Discusses How Buying a Franchise Can Help You Move to The US on an E-2 VisaOn the Ask Canada Immigration Lawyer Evelyn Ackah podcast, host Evelyn Ackah talks with Jeremy Bollington, the president of Your Franchise Is Waiting about his business and how he helps entrepreneurs and business owners looking to move to the US with a franchise business entity. Bollington shares his background, which includes working in the banking world in London and New York before moving to Charleston, South Carolina and investing in franchise businesses. He explains that he got into franchise business consulting after getting laid off and partnering with an existing consultant. Bollington focuses on helping people find the...2024-06-2140 minAsk Canada Immigration Lawyer Evelyn AckahCanada Immigrant Entrepreneur Nikhil DwivediOn the Ask Canada Immigration Lawyer Evelyn Ackah podcast, host Evelyn Ackah interviews her client and fellow entrepreneur, Nikhil Dwivedi. Nikhil shares his background and motivation for immigrating to Canada. He founded EYP Creations in India and wanted to expand his business in Canada. Nikhil discusses the success of his company, which manages artists and YouTube channels in the music industry. He also highlights the growth of Punjabi music internationally and the opportunities he sees in Canada. Nikhil praises Evelyn and her team for their support and guidance throughout the immigration process. He emphasizes the importance of choosing the righ...2024-06-0721 minAsk Canada Immigration Lawyer Evelyn AckahLaw Firm Success and Growth with Alay YajnikOn the Ask Canada Immigration Lawyer Evelyn Ackah podcast, host Evelyn Ackah interviews Alay Yajnik, a law firm success growth expert and business coach. Alay shares his background in corporate business and training, and how he transitioned into coaching law firm owners. He discusses the common issues that keep his clients up at night, such as lack of income and overwhelming workloads. Alay emphasizes the importance of hiring the right employees and investing in their development to improve employee retention. He also touches on the benefits of niching down and the challenges of working with partnerships. Alay provides insights in...2024-05-1129 minAsk Canada Immigration Lawyer Evelyn AckahWayne Baxter On Cross-Border Wealth ManagementOn the Ask Canada Immigration Lawyer Evelyn Ackah podcast, Evelyn talks with Wayne Baxter, a cross-border wealth management expert. Wayne shares his personal immigration story, moving from Canada to the US, and discusses the unique challenges and opportunities that Canadians face when moving to the US with investment assets.He also talks about the importance of working with tax advisors and the strategies he uses to minimize tax burdens for his clients. Wayne also discusses his podcast, the 3 Questions Webcast series, where he covers various topics related to cross-border wealth management, including estate planning, tax planning, risk manag...2024-04-0543 minAsk Canada Immigration Lawyer Evelyn AckahCalifornia Employment Lawyer and Entrepreneur Wilder ClementsIn this podcast episode of Ask Canada Immigration Lawyer Evelyn Ackah, Evelyn interviews Wilder Clements, the owner and managing lawyer of Clements Employment Law in California.They discuss various topics related to employment law, including the importance of a people-first approach in the workplace, the unique challenges and obligations faced by employers in California, the legal implications of trends such as AI, automation, remote work, the gig economy and the significance of building a strong employer brand.Wilder also shares insights and advice based on her experience as an employment lawyer and entrepreneur.Conne...2024-03-1538 minAsk Canada Immigration Lawyer Evelyn AckahSean Murphy Mortgage Banker: Home Mortgages for Canadian Citizens in the USOn the Ask Canada Immigration Lawyer Evelyn Ackah podcast, Calgary immigration lawyer Evelyn Ackah talks with Sean Murphy, a mortgage banker with BMO. Sean specializes in home mortgages for Canadian citizens in the US looking to buy in the "lower 48" and use Canadian income to qualify. Sean and Evelyn discuss programs available for Canadian snowbirds and expats in the U.S. to buy property in the United States.Connect with Sean Murphy on LinkedIn.Here are the key points from their discussion:Gateway Program for Canadians:Sean discusses BMO's Gateway program designed for C...2024-01-2924 min
Lawyer Boss LifeLaw Firm Growth with Evelyn AckahIn this episode, Alay and Evelyn discuss: The roller coaster of entrepreneurship. Building a remote, global team. Delegating to better […]2023-11-2329 minAsk Canada Immigration Lawyer Evelyn AckahJean-Philippe Couture - A Business and Tax Lawyer With A Passion for Technology and InnovationOn the Ask Canada Immigration Lawyer Evelyn Ackah podcast, Calgary immigration lawyer Evelyn Ackah interviews Jean-Philippe Couture, a business and tax lawyer who is passionate about technology and innovation. He is also the founder of Ingenio Solutions, a company that provides software for the corporate law practice. The software aims to automate and streamline corporate tasks, such as incorporation, annual maintenance, and dividend payments, while reducing errors and improving efficiency. Ingenio Solutions also offers services such as minute book storage and can act as a representative for companies in certain provinces. The software utilizes artificial intelligence to extract data from do...2023-11-1625 minAsk Canada Immigration Lawyer Evelyn AckahHow Helping Her Father Complete His Exceptional Ability Visa Inspired Business Immigration Lawyer Saja RaoofIn this episode of the Ask Canada Immigration Lawyer Evelyn Ackah podcast, Calgary immigration lawyer Evelyn Ackah talks to Business Immigration Lawyer Saja Raoof, a U.S. immigration attorney specializing in extraordinary ability visas for individuals wanting to move to the United States. Saja shares her personal background as an immigrant from Iraq and her journey to becoming a lawyer. She discusses the Alien of Extraordinary Ability category and the criteria for eligibility, including original contributions, publications, awards and impact on the field. Saja also talks about the challenges faced by immigrants and the importance of standing up for one...2023-10-0228 minAsk Canada Immigration Lawyer Evelyn AckahImmigration Lawyer Jim Hacking on the Challenges and Opportunities for Immigrants in the USOn the Ask Canada Immigration Lawyer Evelyn Ackah podcast, Calgary immigration lawyer Evelyn Ackah talks to Jim Hacking, the founder and leader of Hacking Immigration Law Firm in the United States and co-founder of Maximum Lawyer. Jim became an immigration lawyer after converting to Islam and marrying a Muslim woman. Hacking Immigration Law Firm's main client base is people who are married to someone from overseas and want to get them a green card or an immigrant visa to come to the United States. The firm also handles citizenship, asylum and employment-based immigration cases.On the podcast, Eve...2023-07-2425 minAsk Canada Immigration Lawyer Evelyn AckahOpportunity Awaits! Study In CanadaOn the Ask Canada Immigration Lawyer Evelyn Ackah podcast, Calgary immigration lawyer Evelyn Ackah discusses how to get a Canada study permit. Canada is a popular destination for international students, and for good reason. The country offers a high-quality education system, a safe and welcoming environment and many opportunities for work and further study after graduation.If you are considering studying in Canada, you will need to apply for a study permit. A study permit is a document that allows you to study in Canada legally. To be eligible for a study permit, you must be accepted to a...2023-07-2106 minAsk Canada Immigration Lawyer Evelyn AckahLatest Immigration Updates June 2023 | Episode 72Calgary immigration lawyer Evelyn Ackah discusses the many immigration changes Canada made in May and June 2023 on the Ask Canada Immigration Lawyer Evelyn Ackah podcast.On the podcast, Evelyn Ackah discusses the following Canada immigration updates:18-month extension for open work permits:The government has offered an 18-month extension on open work permits for people who are already in Canada under the spousal and family class applications. This is to address labor shortages and to keep people in the workforce while their permanent residence process is being completed.Pro bono legal consultation day:Evelyn Ackah will be ho...2023-07-1810 minAsk Canada Immigration Lawyer Evelyn AckahFamily Reunification Made Easy: Family Program In CanadaCalgary immigration lawyer Evelyn Ackah discusses family reunification in Canada through family immigration programs. On the Ask Canada Immigration Lawyer Evelyn Ackah podcast, Evelyn discusses the options and requirements for family reunification in Canada.Family reunification programs are for Canadian citizens and permanent residents to sponsor their family members for permanent residency in Canada. In this podcast episode, Evelyn Ackah discusses Ackah Law can help you determine if you are eligible for family reunification and advise you on the best family immigration options for your family.During the podcast, Evelyn Ackah provides an overview of f...2023-07-1309 minAsk Canada Immigration Lawyer Evelyn AckahLatest Immigration Updates June 2023Calgary immigration lawyer Evelyn Ackah discusses the many immigration changes Canada made in May and June 2023 on the Ask Canada Immigration Lawyer Evelyn Ackah podcast.On the podcast, Evelyn Ackah discusses the following Canada immigration updates:18-month extension for open work permits:The government has offered an 18-month extension on open work permits for people who are already in Canada under the spousal and family class applications. This is to address labor shortages and to keep people in the workforce while their permanent residence process is being completed.Pro bono legal consultation day:Evelyn Ackah will be ho...2023-07-1109 minAsk Canada Immigration Lawyer Evelyn AckahSeize the Opportunity: Explore Canada's Start-Up Visa ProgramIf you are an entrepreneur who is interested in starting a business, Canada's Start-Up Visa Program may be a good option for you. On the Ask Canada Immigration Lawyer Evelyn Ackah podcast, Calgary immigration lawyer Evelyn Ackah gives an overview of the Start-Up Visa and who qualifies.The **Start-Up Visa Program **is a Canadian economic immigration program for foreign entrepreneurs with innovative business ideas to immigrate to Canada and start their own businesses.During the podcast, Evelyn Ackah covers:The Start-Up Visa Program is for entrepreneurs who want to start a business in Canada.In...2023-07-1106 minAsk Canada Immigration Lawyer Evelyn AckahFamily Class Sponsorship: Reuniting Loved OnesOn the Ask Canada Immigration Lawyer Evelyn Ackah podcast, Calgary immigration lawyer Evelyn Ackah discusses reuniting loved ones in Canada through family class sponsorship.Family class sponsorship is a program in Canadian immigration that allows Canadian citizens and permanent residents to sponsor their family members for permanent residency in Canada. The program aims to reunite families by providing a pathway for spouses, common-law partners, conjugal partners, dependent children, parents, and grandparents to join their Canadian family members in CanadaDuring the podcast, Evelyn Ackah provides an overview of family class sponsorship and how Ackah Business Immigr...2023-07-0608 minAsk Canada Immigration Lawyer Evelyn AckahInadmissibility Due To Criminality: How To Move Forward On Your Immigration JourneyOn the podcast, Evelyn Ackah discusses how someone with a criminal history can legally cross the border into Canada or the United States, and how consulting with a professional lawyer can help navigate the complexities of inadmissibility and facilitate seamless border crossings.In Canada, individuals with previous criminal history, even from many years ago, may face challenges entering the country.How Ackah Business Immigration Law can help determine eligibility for a temporary resident permit (TRP) that grants special permission to enter Canada for work, pleasure, or business.Americans who are usually exempt from formal visa processes may require...2023-07-0409 minAsk Canada Immigration Lawyer Evelyn AckahIntra-Company Transfers To CanadaOn the podcast, Calgary immigration lawyer Evelyn Ackah provides a detailed explanation of intra-company transfers to Canada including the program requirements, candidate eligibility qualifications, how long the process takes and how an intra-company transfer works.An intra-company transfer to Canada is the process of transferring an employee from a related foreign entity to a Canadian entity of the same organization. It allows multinational companies to relocate their employees to Canada to work for their Canadian branch, subsidiary, or affiliate.During the podcast, Evelyn Ackah discusses:Intra-company transfers involve the relocation of employees from one relate...2023-06-2906 minAsk Canada Immigration Lawyer Evelyn AckahPost Graduate Work Permit ExtensionCalgary immigration lawyer Evelyn Ackah discusses the recent Post Graduate Work Permit extension (PGWP) announced by Canada's Immigration Minister, Mr. Sean Fraser. The PGWP extension is to help address Canada's labour shortage so that foreign nationals with expired or soon-expiring post-graduation work permits can work in Canada longer.Canada's Post-Graduate Work Permit (PGWP) Program is an initiative that allows international students who have completed a program of study in Canada to work in the country for a specified period of time after graduation. The program is designed to provide students with valuable Canadian work experience, which can...2023-06-2704 minAsk Canada Immigration Lawyer Evelyn AckahHow To Protect Yourself From Immigration Fraud and ScamsCalgary immigration lawyer Evelyn Ackah discusses how to protect yourself from immigration fraud and scams. As a Canadian immigration lawyer for over 20 years and founder of Ackah Business Immigration Law. she emphasizes the need for ethical practices and accuracy in legal representation,During the podcast, Evelyn Ackah urges viewers to be vigilant, prioritize honesty and seek assistance from reputable professionals while avoiding fraudulent behaviour. Here are some of the key points from the podcast:Canada is very concerned about immigration fraud and has designated the month of March every year to educate the public, newcomers and...2023-06-2210 minAsk Canada Immigration Lawyer Evelyn AckahIs 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.Canada's LMIA (Labour Market Impact Assessment) is a process used by the Canadian government to assess the potential impact of hiring a foreign worker on the Canadian labour market. The LMIA is required for employers who want to hire foreign workers through certain work permit programs. The LMIA process aims to ensure that the hiring of foreign workers does not negatively impact Canadian wo...2023-06-2008 min
Maximum LawyerDiversify, Adapt, and Thrive: Strategies for Building a Resilient Law Practice with Evelyn AckahEvelyn Ackah, a successful immigration attorney from Canada, joins Tyson and Jim to share her experience and advice for attorneys looking to start their own niche practice. From starting her own firm to practicing law in two different countries, Evelyn has faced a variety of challenges and has come out on top. Here are some key takeaways:Be Agile: When starting her firm, Evelyn had to make quick adjustments due to adopting twins on her own. She started her firm in just three weeks and had to juggle her personal a...2023-06-2027 minMaximum LawyerDiversify, Adapt, and Thrive: Strategies for Building a Resilient Law Practice with Evelyn AckahEvelyn Ackah, a successful immigration attorney from Canada, joins Tyson and Jim to share her experience and advice for attorneys looking to start their own niche practice. From starting her own firm to practicing law in two different countries, Evelyn has faced a variety of challenges and has come out on top. Here are some key takeaways:Be Agile: When starting her firm, Evelyn had to make quick adjustments due to adopting twins on her own. She started her firm in just three weeks and had to juggle her personal a...2023-06-2027 minAsk Canada Immigration Lawyer Evelyn AckahL-1 Visas For Canadians Who Qualify for an Intracompany Transfer to the USCalgary 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 who have worked for a Canadian entity for at least 12 months in the past 3 years to transfer to a related US entity in a managerial, executive, or specialized knowledge role. The L-1 visa can be processed at the border for Canadian citizens, and spouses of L-1 visa holders are eligible to work in the US. The fees for L-1 visas are expected to increase in May or soon after, so...2023-06-1510 minAsk Canada Immigration Lawyer Evelyn AckahFor Canadian Employers: Understanding The Global Talent StreamCalgary immigration lawyer Evelyn Ackah explains how Canadian employers can hire highly skilled foreign tech workers through the Global Talent Stream.The Global Talent Stream (GTS) is a fast-track program for employers in Canada to hire foreign workers in the Information Technology (IT) industry.To be eligible for the GTS, employers must offer a competitive salary, a position that requires a master's degree or more, and a labour market plan that outlines how they will train and develop Canadians.The GTS process is much faster than the regular LMIA process, and can be completed in as little as tw...2023-06-1308 minAsk Canada Immigration Lawyer Evelyn AckahA Deep Dive Into CETA: The Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement | Episode 60Calgary immigration lawyer Evelyn Ackah explains why CETA is a really good option for Canadian businesses that want to hire or bring in professionals from Europe into Canada to do work.CETA stands for the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement. It is a free trade agreement between Canada and the European Union (EU) that aims to create new opportunities for trade and investment between the two regions while promoting regulatory cooperation, labor rights, environmental protection, and sustainable development.The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) makes it possible for Canadian citizens to work in the United States on a TN visa...2023-06-0807 minAsk Canada Immigration Lawyer Evelyn AckahGrowing Your Business In The US: A Canadian's Guide to E VisasCalgary immigration lawyer Evelyn Ackah explains how Canadian business owners and entrepreneurs can qualify for an E visa to grow their business in the United States.The E Visa program provides a streamlined process for Canadians to obtain a U.S. work permit. An E visa is a type of nonimmigrant visa that is available to individuals who wish to enter the United States for a temporary period of time to engage in specific business activities. E visas are intended for individuals who are treaty traders or investors, and are only available to citizens of countries with whi...2023-06-0610 min
David C Barnett Small Business and Deal Making M&A SMBLive - Immigrating To Canada As An Entrepreneur With Evelyn AckahNew Livestream guest- Evelyn L. Ackah
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The USMCA is a modernized version of NAFTA that includes new provisions on labor, environmental protection and digital trade.The TN Visa program provides a streamlined process for Canadians to obtain a U.S. work...2023-05-2408 minAsk Canada Immigration Lawyer Evelyn AckahFor Immigration Attorney Eric Widman, Immigration Isn't Just Business: It's Personal!Calgary immigration lawyer Evelyn Ackah spoke with Erick Widman, a Portland immigration lawyer who has experienced all sides of immigration: he began as an American expat living and working in Budapest, Hungary; then helped his Hungarian wife immigrate to the United States and become and naturalized citizen, and now as the Founder and Managing Attorney of Passage Immigration Law, he helps others navigate the immigration journey. Erick practices both business and immigration law and his firm's “why” is to enable people to achieve their full potential by living globally.Live Globally and Help Others Live GloballyAs a fo...2023-05-1722 minAsk Canada Immigration Lawyer Evelyn AckahThe Importance of Estate Planning for Newcomers with Calgary Wills and Estates Lawyer Sarah O’KeefeCalgary immigration lawyer Evelyn Ackah spoke with Sarah O'Keefe, a Calgary Wills and Estates Lawyer, about the importance of estate planning for newcomers to Canada. Immigrants to Canada have worked really hard to get here. And when they do get to Canada, their families, their assets, their investments have to be protected. If newcomers don't put the correct legal Canadian documents in place - a will, power of attorney and a healthcare directive - they can't protect their legacy, the intergenerational wealth that they've worked so hard to acquire. They or their loved ones will need to go to court to get protectio...2023-04-1438 minAsk Canada Immigration Lawyer Evelyn AckahNAFTA TN and L-1 VisasCalgary immigration lawyer Evelyn Ackah discusses NAFTA visas: the quickest way for Canadians to get a U.S. visa, presented as a live webinar. She shares valuable tips and tricks to maximize your chances of approval and avoid common mistakes that can lead to visa denials, includingEligibility requirements for the NAFTA L-1 and NAFTA TN visasHow to prepare a strong application package to present at the port of entryKey differences between the NAFTA L-1 and TN visasStrategies for overcoming common visa application challengesAnd much more!About Evelyn AckahEvelyn Ackah is the Founder and Ma...2023-04-0739 minAsk Canada Immigration Lawyer Evelyn AckahAmerican Expats in Canada - Meet Brian and MichaelCalgary immigration lawyer Evelyn Ackah speaks with her clients Brian and Michael, American expats in Canada who moved to Calgary in September of 2018. Brian Owens and his husband Michael Dettner had the opportunity to move from Tennessee to Alberta, Canada for Brian's job as Artistic Director for the Calgary Film Festival. Brian accepted the job, and the film fest contacted Evelyn Ackah and Ackah Business Immigration Law to get his LMIA as a senior highly Skilled Foreign Worker. Brian started work in Calgary a few weeks later. Michael needed to apply for a Canadian visa for an open Spousal Sponsorship and rec...2023-03-2428 minAsk Canada Immigration Lawyer Evelyn AckahSameer Khedekar - The Tech Visa LawyerCalgary immigration lawyer Evelyn Ackah speaks with U.S. immigration lawyer Sameer Khedekar, the Founder and Managing Attorney at Banyan Law in California. Sameer was named one of the top 20 immigration attorneys in the nation by HR Executive, was just selected for inclusion into the Lawdragon 500 Leading Corporate Employment Lawyers Guide, joining only 70 other corporate immigration lawyers nationwide. Sameer is listed in Chambers USA and the International Who's Who of Corporate Immigration Lawyers. He is one of only a handful of immigration lawyers to be certified as an immigration expert by the State Bar of California. Sameer is the co...2023-02-2023 minAsk Canada Immigration Lawyer Evelyn AckahNAFTA L-1 VisaCalgary immigration lawyer Evelyn Ackah discusses L-1 Intracompany Transfers under the Canadian-US-Mexico Agreement, formerly known as NAFTA. If you have a cross-border business and you want to expand your business to the United States and send key employees to the United States, the L-1 visa may be an option for you. This option is for people who have worked with your Canadian entity for at least one year, and they have to be in a role of either a managerial executive or specialized knowledge worker.About Evelyn AckahEvelyn Ackah is the Founder and Managing Lawye...2023-01-2408 minAsk Canada Immigration Lawyer Evelyn AckahCanada and U.S. Immigration Case Studies and Success StoriesCalgary immigration lawyer Evelyn Ackah discusses Ackah Business Immigration Law immigration case studies and success stories in Canada and the United States, including:A Filipino foreign worker whose immigration case was derailed when he was injured in a robbery and could no longer work, or bring his mother to Canada from the Philippines to assist him.A professional dancer who changed Canadian employers and had difficulties securing a work permit.An employee on TRP who applied for Permanent Residence, and an old DUI from his home country derailed the PR process. The challenges faced by an Iranian who wen...2023-01-2013 minAsk Canada Immigration Lawyer Evelyn AckahDr. Brian Abelson: A Conversation About Lifelong Learning, Aging, Multicultural Living and Managing ChangeCalgary immigration lawyer Evelyn Ackah talks to Dr. Brian Abelson, DC, a Doctor of Chiropractic, the developer of Motion Specific Release (MSR), an International Best Selling Author, and founder of Kinetic Health in Calgary, Alberta. He is also Evelyn's chiropractor and friend. Dr. Abelson lives in a multicultural family, is a world traveller, philanthropist, marathon runner and triathlete. He has a firm belief in living a holistic lifestyle. Evelyn and Brian discussed a wide range of topics including:The benefits of curiosity and lifelong learningAging, tai chi and combining art and science as we age Canada's diversity and aging p...2023-01-1727 minAsk Canada Immigration Lawyer Evelyn AckahInformation For Internationally Educated Healthcare Professionals Who Want To Work in CanadaCalgary immigration lawyer Evelyn Ackah explains Canada's new goal to recruit more internationally educated healthcare professionals who want to work in Canada. With Canada's current healthcare crisis and labour shortage, this is a much needed program.Dec 5, IRCC Minister Sean Frasier a request for proposals.IRCC will invest up to $90 Million to help foreign healthcare workers get their credentials recognized to work in Canada.Under the Foreign Credential Program, Canada will remove barriers to foreign workers getting recognized experience and simplify the process.The program will create support including childcare, transportation and coaching for participants.The program will m...2022-12-2108 minAsk Canada Immigration Lawyer Evelyn AckahCanada Family Work Permits to Address Labour ShortagesCalgary immigration lawyer Evelyn Ackah discusses Canada's newly announced family work permits to address the ongoing labour shortages, and how employers and temporary workers will benefit. Canadians are not returning to the labour market as quickly as employers would've liked post-Covid.Starting January 2023, for a 2-year period Canada will extend work permit eligibility to spouses, common-law partners and working-age dependents of temporary workers of all skill levels.Phase I of the new family work permit pilot program will enable family members of workers coming to Canada through the high-wage stream of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program or the Inte...2022-12-1908 minAsk Canada Immigration Lawyer Evelyn AckahHow Canadian Employers Can Hire Laid Off H-1B Workers and H-1B Workers Can Move to CanadaCalgary immigration lawyer Evelyn Ackah discusses the recent tech layoff in the United States and how this is an opportunity for skilled laid off H-1B workers to move to Canada and for Canadian employers to recruit and hire skilled, experienced tech workers during Canada's labour shortage. Evelyn covers information for H-1B workers who are looking for employment and for Canadian businesses who need to hire skilled workers, including:laid off H-1B visa workers have 60 days to find a job before they have to leave the United StatesH-1B workers are skilled, trained and proven employees who...2022-12-1214 minAsk Canada Immigration Lawyer Evelyn AckahLatest News and Updates for International Students in CanadaCalgary immigration lawyer Evelyn Ackah discusses updates and news for international students in Canada. Evelyn covers information international students need to know about studying and working in Canada, and what Canadian employers who hire international students need to know including:foreign students on a study permit can now work up to 40 hours a week due to the labour shortagehow international students can benefit from the experience category of the Canadian Experience Class to apply for permanent residencebenefits of an academic program that provides international students a minimum of 12 months of work experiencewhat Canadian employers need to know about...2022-12-0510 minAsk Canada Immigration Lawyer Evelyn AckahEmployment Strategies for Hiring Foreign Workers to CanadaCalgary immigration lawyer Evelyn Ackah discusses some information, timelines and immigration processing issues for Canadian employers who are interested in strategies for hiring foreign workers because there is a labour shortage of Canadian workers. Evelyn covers topics including:how to expedite hiring foreign workersthe Canadian government is looking to make the LMIA process fastercurrent processing time is 2 weeks to 6 weeks to get an LMIA approvedprocessing times for hiring a foreign worker from a Western European country, America, Mexico, a country that does not require visa and consular processingprocessing times for hiring a foreign worker through a consulate such as the Philippi...2022-12-0115 minAsk Canada Immigration Lawyer Evelyn AckahUS Immigration Attorney Diane Butler: Immigration for Entrepreneurs, Remote Workers, Startups and OthersUS Immigration Attorney Diane Butler: Immigration for Entrepreneurs, Remote Workers, Startups and OthersCalgary immigration Evelyn Ackah talks with U.S. immigration attorney Diane Butler, Chair Immigration Group at Davis Wright Tremaine LLP, on the Ask Canada Immigration Lawyer Evelyn Ackah Podcast. Diane’s practice is focused on employment-based immigration for small to large companies, including investors and startups to established multinational companies and troubleshooting cross-border cases. Evelyn and Diane discussed a variety of topics including U.S. and Canadian immigration for entrepreneurs and startups, and the immigration implications of remote working.Diane Butler can be cont...2022-11-2351 minAsk Canada Immigration Lawyer Evelyn AckahHow Canada’s Executive Express Entry Can Help Foreign Business Owners Become Citizens | Episode 43Canada is actively encouraging skilled, highly educated foreign professionals to move to Canada to help rebuild the economy and create jobs. There are many opportunities for executives to move to Canada and become permanent residents and then citizens. Foreign business owners or entrepreneurs who want to move to Canada and become Canadian citizens may qualify under Canada's Executive Express Entry! Some executives move to Canada as intercompany transfers. Some foreign professionals who want to move to Canada may find it difficult to meet some of the requirements under the Express Entry professional stream - particularly the age limit. Under the standa...2022-11-0714 minAsk Canada Immigration Lawyer Evelyn AckahHow Digital Nomads Can Work in CanadaCalgary immigration lawyer Evelyn Ackah talks about the growing lifestyle of digital nomads and remote workers who want to work from anywhere, not necessarily their home country or the country where their employer is located. Often also called TechPats, digital nomads need an internet connection. According to Forbes, "The digital nomad lifestyle has been on the rise for years. Then when Covid-19 hit, the popularity of this new way of working exploded." To work in another country, digital nomads needs a visa. Since Canada does not yet have a digital nomad visa, how can digital nomads work in Canada? Many...2022-09-2615 minAsk Canada Immigration Lawyer Evelyn AckahCross Border Wealth Management for Americans and CanadiansCalgary immigration lawyer Evelyn Ackah talks to Wealth Manager Gerry Scott about cross border wealth management for Americans in Canada and issues for Canadian snowbirds who winter in the United States, and financial and tax issues for foreign business owners. Gerry is a portfolio manager and branch manager with Snowbirds Wealth Management of Raymond James Limited with over 30 years experience, and divides his time between Canada and the U.S. financial and tax priorities for immigrant business owners and foreign entrepreneurs in Canadatax and retirement issues for cross-border Americans and Canadians why Gerry created apps for Canadian Snowbirds and...2022-09-0926 minAsk Canada Immigration Lawyer Evelyn AckahImmigration Benefits As a Way to Retain Foreign Workers in Canada and the U.S.Global HR SeriesOn this episode of the podcast, Calgary immigration lawyer and U.S. NAFTA lawyer Evelyn Ackah discusses how in the current tight labour market, offering immigration benefits is an opportunity for Canadian and U.S. companies to attract and retain talented foreign workers.why immigration benefits have become a critical employment benefit for Canadian and U.S. companieshow the workplace and labour market are continuing to evolve as Canadian and American companies try to recover from the pandemic the emerging trend of highly educated foreign workers coming to Canada from the U.S...2022-08-2335 minAsk Canada Immigration Lawyer Evelyn AckahGlobal Parking and Nearshoring in Canada for HR ProfessionalsCalgary immigration lawyer and U.S. NAFTA lawyer Evelyn Ackah discusses what American and Canadian employers and foreign workers need to know about visas, global parking and nearshoring in Canada, including:What is global parking?What is nearshoring?Why is Canada a good option for American companies to global park or nearshore employees who can't get a U.S. visa?Why global parking in Canada a good alternative for H-1B employers?What are the benefits of global parking?Why is Canada the best option for American companies to global park employees?Canada immigration alternatives to global...2022-07-1128 minAsk Canada Immigration Lawyer Evelyn AckahTexas Immigration Lawyer Wendy Whitt: How Iraqis Can Move to Canada from the United StatesTexas immigration lawyer Wendy Whitt of Whitt Law PLLC recently asked Canadian immigration lawyer Evelyn Ackah about how her Iraqi clients who are facing long waits for a U.S. asylum can move to Canada. Wendy's law practice focuses on immigration and naturalization law to help people overcome the obstacles to achieve their American Dream.Wendy talks to many Iraqi nationals who are seeking asylum in the U.S., and they're finding that these cases are taking years, sometimes even decades. And many Iraqis and others have asked her, "Do I have any options at all for mov...2022-03-0807 minAsk Canada Immigration Lawyer Evelyn AckahGordon Vanderleek: Wills and Estate Lawyer and Disability Advocate | Episode 37Calgary, Alberta lawyer Gordon Vanderleek is the Founder and Chief Strategist of VanderLeek Law (and Evelyn's wills and trusts guru!). His practice focuses on solving problems and educating in the areas of estate planning, estate administration and trust law. Gordon takes pride in being compassionate and empathetic, had making a difference in people's lives during high stress times of their lives. Ackah Law recently expanded our legal services to provide wills and estate planning for newcomers to Canada. From our experience, we see that many temporary and permanent immigrants don’t understand that if they are living in Cana...2021-12-0243 min
The Finance CafeHow to make money in a service business with Evelyn Ackah, Founder of Ackah Business Immigration Law.A pure service business is one in which the service is the primary entity that is sold rather than a tangible item that people can physically see and touch. A business with a physical product, or products, can find pricing much more straightforward as there are many hard costs associated with producing and getting a product to market, then in a service based business
Women are also more likely to be in a professional service industry such as retail, health care or education. Did you know self-employed women struggle twice as much as men when it comes...2021-11-2240 min
Ask Canada Immigration Lawyer Evelyn AckahDr Enoch Omololu: Helping Newcomers Transition to Savvy New CanadiansNovember is Financial Literacy Month in Canada. Evelyn spoke to Enoch Omololu, DVM, MSc, whose passion is to help newcomers to Canada with their personal finances. Enoch is a veterinarian and the resident personal finance expert at Savvy New Canadians. He has a master’s degree in Finance and Investment Management from the University of Aberdeen Business School (Scotland) and has completed several courses and certificates in finance, including the Canadian Securities Course. He also has an MSc. in Agricultural Economics from the University of Manitoba and a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from the University of Ibadan. E...2021-11-1732 minAsk Canada Immigration Lawyer Evelyn AckahLawyer Kim Nutz: Bringing Calm To Her Client's Legal ChaosKim Nutz is a labour and employment lawyer who has managed to design a career that has the best of both worlds. She is Senior Legal Counsel at West Legal in Calgary and has opened her own firm, Sunstone Legal. As a lawyer and legal entrepreneur, her mission is to bring calm to her client's legal chaos. Kim and Evelyn discuss: How Kim transitioned from a career in criminal law to employment law. The work/life balance goals that led Kim to consult for a small law firm. Introducing flat flee service fees to employment law in Calgary. Why she opened...2021-11-0533 min
Ask Canada Immigration Lawyer Evelyn AckahAttorney Mario Godoy: As A Law Firm Owner, I'm a Unicorn - Not a One Trick HorseAttorney Mario Godoy is the founder of Godoy Law Office. and Estate and Probate Legal Group. He lived the true immigrant's American Dream and success story. He grew up seeing his family experience injustices many immigrants face in the United States and went to law school with the goal to be part of the solution. As a legal entrepreneur who practices immigration law, criminal law and estate and probate law, plus running 2 successful, thriving law firms, Mario shares lessons he's learned along the way... and has advice for other lawyers who don't want to be a one trick horse.2021-10-2928 min
Ask Canada Immigration Lawyer Evelyn AckahAttorney and Law Firm Growth Strategist Davina Frederick: It's Not Magic!Davina Frederick Esq is an attorney, law firm growth and wealth strategist and the Founder and CEO at Wealthy Woman Lawyer, LLC®. Davina combined her expertise in marketing and her entrepreneurial experience as the owner of a law firm to launch a coaching business for women lawyers. Davina joins Evelyn on the podcast to discuss how women lawyers and legal entrepreneurs can grow their law firms (hint: it's not magic!). Davina and Evelyn cover law firm growth and marketing including: how a practicing lawyer started marketing her own law firm if legal marketing Is different from m...2021-10-2035 minAsk Canada Immigration Lawyer Evelyn AckahCanada Lawyer and Entrepreneur Sara Forte: Not Your Average Law JobSara Forte is an employment, labour lawyer and workplace human rights lawyer and founder of Forte Law, based in Surrey, BC. Sara and her team advise employers, employees and unions on all aspects of labour & employment law and workplace human rights. Sara is also the founder of StandUP Teams™, which provides harassment training including bystander training and writes frequently on these topics as well as employment law and workplace human rights issues, and Not Your Average Law Job. Sara and Evelyn discuss legal entrepreneurship plus: why she chose a career in labour and employment law what led her to...2021-10-0635 min
Ask Canada Immigration Lawyer Evelyn AckahLegal Entrepreneur Erin Cowling, CEO & Founder of Flex Legal: The Legal Side HustleOn the podcast, Erin and Evelyn discuss: How (and why) Erin became a freelance lawyer after leaving corporate law Why Erin founded Flex Law The legal services provided by Flex Law How Flex Legal finds clients The legal side hustle of growing a business while working as a lawyer How blogging helped build her business and find new clients Why flexibility is the key to Flex Legal What are Flex Legal's requirements to become a member of their team of freelance lawyers? Why Flex Legal expanded to include law clerks Erin's biggest challenge as an entrepreneur Erin Cowling's career coun...2021-09-0730 min
The VOWEvelyn AckahEvelyn Ackah is the Founder and Managing Lawyer of Ackah Business Immigration Law with offices in Vancouver, Calgary and Toronto. Her legal practice focuses exclusively on Canadian and cross-border NAFTA US immigration law. After 12 years of practicing law in Toronto at national and international law firms on Bay Street, she moved to Calgary in 2008 as a partner with a leading national law firm. In 2010, Evelyn launched her own firm to focus on what she does best – immigration - and to provide innovative and flexible legal solutions that embody Evelyn’s independent spirit, her passion for law and her desire to p...2021-07-1432 min
Ask Canada Immigration Lawyer Evelyn AckahCalgary Lawyer Charles Fair of Fair Legal - On Your Side When Life Gets MessyCalgary Lawyer Charles Fair and Evelyn Ackah discuss Fair Legal in Calgary and his practice in criminal, civil and family law on the Ask Canada Immigration Lawyer Evelyn Ackah Podcast. Charles Fair has been practicing law for nearly 30 years and founded Fair Legal because he is passionate about how lawyers can help others and ensure their rights are protected and that people are treated fairly. Charles and Evelyn discuss why he founded Fair Legal, why the choice of a lawyer is so important, and the unique legal needs of immigrants facing a family law issue, criminal charges or i...2021-07-0130 min
Ask Canada Immigration Lawyer Evelyn AckahMartine Boucher Founder & Managing Partner of Simplex LegalImmigration lawyer Evelyn Ackah talks to Martine Boucher, Founder & Managing Partner of Simplex Legal. Simplex Legal LLC was founded in 2011 to help businesses surpass themselves and overcome legal challenges in the most cost-effective way. Martine and her co-founders started with a simple plan: To build a better law practice - professional without pretension, offering value without compromising skill, and proposing simplicity without sacrificing quality. Martine and Evelyn discussed: Why Martine launched a virtual in-house counsel law firm Simplex Legal's secret recipe for success How the pandemic impacted their firm and their clients Simplex Legal's fees and service...2021-06-2234 min
Ask Canada Immigration Lawyer Evelyn AckahDaniel Devis, Founder and President of ImmigrowthImmigration lawyer Evelyn Ackah talks to Daniel Devis, the Founder and President of Immigrowth. Immigrowth is a management consultancy that provides business plans for immigration Individuals moving to Canada who want to qualify under the entrepreneur or investor categories, and even under intercompany transfers. Daniel Devis and Immigrowth help immigrants create the documentation to demonstrate they meet the immigration requirements, and how they will implement their business plan once they arrive in Canada. Immigrowth is not immigration lawyers or consultants but works closely with their clients' immigration lawyers to prepare their entrepreneur business plan. Daniel talked about...2021-05-1925 minAsk Canada Immigration Lawyer Evelyn AckahSeattle Immigration Attorney Dustin O'Quinn: The Best Solution Is CommunicationCalgary immigration lawyer Evelyn Ackah spoke with Dustin O'Quinn, a Seattle immigration attorney and Immigration Team Chair at Lane Powell on the Ask Immigration Lawyer Evelyn Ackah Podcast. Dustin counsels clients of all sizes, from startups to Fortune 100 companies, in all areas of immigration law with a focus on the technology, energy, design and financial industries. In dealing with the many changes in US immigration law, Dustin says the best solution is communication. Be flexible and be patient. Evelyn and Dustin discussed the rapidly evolving changes in immigration laws in the United States and Canada, and how they impact co...2021-05-1040 minAsk Canada Immigration Lawyer Evelyn AckahUsing Intra-Company Transfers and More Strategies To Move Your Business to Canada How To Move Your Business To Canada Do you want to move your business to Canada? Do you also want to bring yourself and your family to Canada? As a business and personal immigration law firm, we work with successful and professional business owners from all over the world. We've helped many entrepreneurs and business owners move their businesses to Canada. In this podcast, business immigration lawyer Evelyn Ackah explains the steps to move your business to Canada: incorporation tax issues intracompany transfers work permits citizenship or residency requirements for business owners buying an existing business v...2021-02-2513 min
Ask Canada Immigration Lawyer Evelyn AckahLegal Entrepreneur Evelyn Ackah Talks With Jared Correia, Co-founder and COO of Gideon LegalBusiness immigration lawyer and legal entrepreneur Evelyn Ackah, host of the Ask Canada Immigration Lawyer podcast, recently spoke to Jared Correia, founder and COO of Gideon Software, Inc. which offers intelligent chatbots, messaging and predictive analytics software built exclusively for law firms. A former practicing attorney in the United States, Jared D. Correia, Esq. is the CEO of Red Cave Law Firm Consulting, which offers subscription-based law firm business management consulting and technology services for solo and small law firms. He is also the host of the Legal Toolkit podcast and speaks frequently at industry events. Some...2021-01-1222 min
Ask Canada Immigration Lawyer Evelyn AckahExpat Entrepreneur Marla Brock on Launching a Business In CanadaOn the Ask Canada Immigration Lawyer Evelyn Ackah Podcast, Canada business immigration lawyer Evelyn Ackah talks to American expat Marla Brock, the Founder and CEO of Kidcoover, Vancouver's leading resource for babysitters, nannies and au pairs and Canada's fastest-growing childcare agency. Marla started the company while on maternity leave with her third child. She is a former lawyer and began her legal career in California's Silicon Valley, practiced law in Miami and later worked as a director of strategy at a publicly traded company in Vancouver. In life, I really believe that it's "not what you know...2020-12-2224 min
Ask Canada Immigration Lawyer Evelyn AckahAmerican Expat Linsey Jorn Talks About Moving To CanadaCanada business immigration lawyer Evelyn Ackah spoke to American expat and Ackah Law client Linsey Jorn about why she moved to Canada, and what it's like to move to Canada from the United States. Linsey and Evelyn discuss her families immigration success story: The tragedy that made Linsey and her family decide to move to Canada Why did they choose to move to Kelowna, Canada? Why Linsey left her 1st lawyer and instead hire Evelyn Ackah at Ackah Business Immigration Law to manage her immigration application? How long it took to get their application approved Applying t...2020-12-0927 min
Ask Canada Immigration Lawyer Evelyn AckahNovember 2020 Immigration News and UpdatesNovember 10 Canada and United States immigration updates and news from Canada immigration lawyer Evelyn Ackah:U.S. immigration changes do to the new Biden administration NEXUS extensions LMIA updates New Immigration pathways for foreign graduates Tech worker visas Nondiscretionary travel and quarantine exemptions Travel into Canada for humanitarian and compassionate grounds Expedited quarantine pilot in Calgary, Alberta DLI (designated learning institution) travel exemptions for graduate schools Ackah Law Can Help Your Canadian Dream Come TrueFor more information on immigration to Canada or the United States, contact Ackah Business Immigration today at (403) 452‑9515 Ext. 100 or 1-800-932-1...2020-11-1314 min
Ask Canada Immigration Lawyer Evelyn AckahHow Indian Tech Workers Can Move From the United States to CanadaCanada immigration lawyer Evelyn Ackah spoke Dr. Alka Chopra Madan, founder of Global Women Power, and Nancy Tobesman, Vice President at Global Women Power, about how Indian foreign workers and business owners in the United States can move to Canada to work or open a business, and then make Canada their permanent home. Canada and U.S. immigration topics discussed include: • Differences in U.S. and Canada immigration • How H-1B visa holders and applicants can move to Canada • NAFTA immigration to Canada • Tech immigration to Canada • Global Talent Stream • Express Entry • Spousal and Family • Intra-company tr...2020-11-0233 min
Ask Canada Immigration Lawyer Evelyn Ackah6 Months In: COVID’s Impact on U.S. ImmigrationCanada immigration lawyer Evelyn Ackah discusses 6 months in: how COVID-19 is impacting Canadian and U.S. immigration with U.S. immigration Lawyer Lucy Lee Fong, Senior Partner at Fallon, Bixby, Cheng & Lee, Inc., an immigration law firm in San Francisco: NAFTA and immigration COVID's impact on U.S. business immigration Politics impact on immigration Employment-based immigration to the United States and Canada How managing an immigration law firm has changed and stayed the same during the pandemic CrossBorder Business Immigration COVID's impact on immigrant employees and employers 2020-10-0750 min
Ask Canada Immigration Lawyer Evelyn AckahWho Can Travel to Canada? September Updates On The Impact of COVID on ImmigrationCanada immigration lawyer Evelyn Ackah discusses the latest news and updates on how COVID-19 is impacting Canadian and U.S. immigration including: U.S. Canada border closures and cross-border travel Essential workers and business travel into Canada and the U.S. Family reunification travel into Canada Mandatory quarantines Express Entry LMIAs and employing foreign workers Spousal permanent residence Americans looking at options for moving to Canada Realistic timeframes for immigration applications 2020-09-2214 min
Ask Canada Immigration Lawyer Evelyn AckahCrossborder Business Transactions: How Immigration and Corporate Law IntersectCanada Immigration Lawyer Evelyn Ackah and Melanie Cole, Partner at Aird & Berlis LLP law firm in Toronto, discuss B2B immigration, crossborder business transactions, Melanie's services as a cross-border corporate lawyer and how immigration and corporate law intersect. cross-border business and immigration law legalization of cannabis in Canada and immigrant entrepreneurship startup visas and business immigration women in law our businesses and our law practices how we can work with you to do cross-border transactions and get you to Canada by way of immigration 2020-08-1834 min
Ask Canada Immigration Lawyer Evelyn AckahTaxes for Expats: CrossBorder Canadians and AmericansThe close proximity of Canada and the United States offers business immigration opportunities for citizens of both countries - and can result in cross-border tax issues for expats: Tax Information for Americans Living and Working in Canada Tax Information for Canadians Living and Working in the United States Canada Immigration Lawyer Evelyn Ackah and Cross Border and International Tax Expert James Belesiotis discuss cross-border immigration and tax law. Is now a good time to open a branch office in Canada? How do salaries and income taxes compare for H-1B visa holders or applicants who...2020-07-0725 min
Ask Canada Immigration Lawyer Evelyn AckahPractical Information for Professional Speakers Travelling to the USToday's podcast is a live webinar presented by Evelyn Ackah, Canada Immigration Lawyer to the Canadian Association of Professional Speakers: CAPS. What Is a Business Visitor? As a Canadian going to the United States, business visitor activity is not work from an immigration perspective. It's more about are you going there with a prearranged engagement? Have you been paid? Are you being paid in the U.S.? You don't want that if you don't have a work permit. So business visitor, we can get honorariums, you can get your expenses paid for, there's a lot more flexibility.2020-06-2312 minAsk Canada Immigration Lawyer Evelyn AckahImmigration and Tax Solutions for Canadians On Business Travel to the United StatesToday's podcast is a live webinar presented by Evelyn Ackah, Immigration Lawyer, and Laura McLeman, CPA, CA, CPA (Illinois), of Citizen Abroad Tax Advisors. Cross Border Business: Practical Immigration and Tax Solutions The main aspects of NAFTA that apply to individuals, professionals and companies Using NAFTA The preferred tool to facilitate cross-border movements between Canada and the United States is the North American Free Trade Agreement - NAFTA Used for temporary entry - not permanent NAFTA was established in 1994 to support economic and trade relationships between the United States, Canada and Mexico As part...2020-06-1057 min
Wealthy Woman Lawyer Podcast, Helping you create a profitable, sustainable law firm you loveEvelyn Ackah | Leaving Big Law for Herself and Her New FamilyYou’re in for a value-packed episode of the Wealthy Woman Lawyer Podcast today as we sit down with special guest Evelyn Ackah, founder and CEO of Ackah Business Immigration Law, with offices in Calgary, Vancouver, and Toronto. Evelyn’s firm focuses exclusively on immigration law, specifically helping clients seamlessly cross borders for personal and business reasons. “Our firm’s focus is to be a firm that helps empower people to pursue their dreams and passions by providing freedom of movement and opportunity,” says Evelyn.We chat with Evelyn about how she planned and impleme...2020-05-2755 minAsk Canada Immigration Lawyer Evelyn AckahNearshoring to Canada: How to Open a Branch Office in CanadaWhat is Nearshoring to Canada? Many American tech companies are frustrated by their inability to hire highly skilled and educated foreign talent due to scarcity and cost of H-1B visa workers. Nearshoring aka nearsourcing is defined as outsourcing business processes, especially tech and IT processes, to companies in a nearby country, often sharing a border with the target country. Find more information at: https://www.ackahlaw.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/evelynackah/ https://www.facebook.com/AckahBusinessImmigrationLaw/ https://www.instagram.com/ackahlaw/ 2020-04-2816 min
Ask Canada Immigration Lawyer Evelyn AckahImmigration Impacts of the CoronavirusAckah Law is closely monitoring the coronavirus (COVID-19) immigration policies and news, and following the health and travel recommendations that are evolving due to the worldwide crisis. We are dedicated to helping our clients do the same. We want to share our approach with you and assure you of our commitment to maintaining uninterrupted immigration legal services during this global pandemic. Ackah Business Immigration Law is open for business to help people by telephone, email, and skype and zoom, etc. The health and safety of our team, our families, our clients and our community are our main...2020-03-2016 min
Ask Canada Immigration Lawyer Evelyn AckahCan You #Mexgit to Canada? How Brits and Americans Can Move to CanadaRight now there's a very active hashtag going around called #Megxit. It relates to Meghan Markel and Prince Harry and their rumored moved to Canada and departure from the royal family. I've given some interviews about #Megxit and spoken about it quite frequently. What's realistic? You don't have to be a prince or princess to come to Canada. Find the episode here.2020-02-2519 minAsk Canada Immigration Lawyer Evelyn AckahNAFTA & NAFTA 2.0: How You Can Work In the US, Canada or MexicoThe 3 countries covered by NAFTA - the United States, Canada and Mexico - provide opportunities for their citizens to work in or move to another member country; including NAFTA business visitors, intra-company transfers, NAFTA professionals, TN visas, traders and investors. Canada immigration and U.S. NAFTA lawyer Evelyn Ackah explains the opportunities NAFTA 2.0 (USMCA) has created for U.S., Canadian and Mexican citizens interested in cross-border business and corporate immigration.2020-01-3120 min
Ask Canada Immigration Lawyer Evelyn AckahImmigration Compliance Audits and PortalsBe Prepared! We are finding that more clients - both businesses and individuals - are receiving random Canada immigration compliance audits to confirm that salary, hours, benefits, etc. are accurate and consistent with what was referenced when the initial compliance portal was completed - and we want you to be ready.2019-11-1228 min
Ask Canada Immigration Lawyer Evelyn AckahMisrepresentation: Document Fraud & ImmigrationHave you ever been refused a visa? It’s a serious crime to lie or give false information or documents to IRCC. The fines and penalties for misrepresentation can be serious: it can be a ban of five years where you cannot come to Canada or apply for anything, whether it's a visitor, worker or permanent residence, and face a $100,000 fine or imprisonment.2019-10-0224 min
Ask Canada Immigration Lawyer Evelyn AckahDo You Want To Be An American Expat in Canada?Important Info For Americans Who Want To Move To Canada At Ackah Business Immigration Law, we are getting more and more inquiries from Americans about their eligibility to move to Canada for personal and professional reasons. people who are concerned with US politics, the economy and overall well-being parents looking for a safe place to raise their children retirees who like the common language and proximity of Canada 2019-09-0432 min
Ask Canada Immigration Lawyer Evelyn AckahStudent Visas and Study Permits for Canada and the USCanada Study Permit International students who want to attend school in Canada for over 6 months must get a Study Permit. This document allows students to enter Canada, get a visa and an electronic travel authorization and start their academic life in Canada. To qualify for a Study Permit, you must be accepted into the academic program in advance and it must be a designated learning institute.2019-08-0120 minAsk Canada Immigration Lawyer Evelyn AckahStart-Up Visas and Entrepreneur Business Immigration to CanadaCanada's start-up visa program is a permanent resident stream that allows people who own their own business to move to Canada to create jobs and help build the economy. Your immigration application must meet all other eligibility criteria in order to be approved for a start-up visa and all other self-employed and entrepreneur business immigration programs.2019-06-2622 minAsk Canada Immigration Lawyer Evelyn AckahOvercoming Criminal Inadmissibility to Enter Canada or the United StatesOne of the most stressful issues for people traveling to Canada or the United States is criminal inadmissibility. DUIs, an assault, possession of marijuana convictions even 30 or 40 years old can cause you to be deemed inadmissible to enter at the border.2019-06-0128 minAsk Canada Immigration Lawyer Evelyn AckahClearing Up Misconceptions About ImmigrationImmigration lawyer Evelyn Ackah clears up misconceptions and #FakeNews about immigration to Canada and the United States.2019-05-1625 min
Ask Canada Immigration Lawyer Evelyn AckahIT Opportunities in CanadaAre you a tech worker who wants to move to Canada? Immigration lawyer Evelyn Ackah has the facts about opportunities for IT and technical jobs in Canada.2019-05-0926 min
Ask Canada Immigration Lawyer Evelyn AckahBringing Your Spouse or Partner To CanadaDo you want to bring your spouse or partner to Canada? Immigration lawyer Evelyn Ackah answers your questions about spousal sponsorship, conjugal sponsorship and all things spousal immigration.2019-05-0224 minAsk Canada Immigration Lawyer Evelyn AckahIntroducing Evelyn AckahMeet immigration lawyer Evelyn Ackah: Helping You Smooth The Way to New Opportunity2019-04-2603 min