In this episode of the Canadian Immigration Podcast Mark Holthe and Brandi Robb, a CELPIP Test instructor, will discuss test-taking tips to help viewers prepare for the CELPIP exam.
CELPIP is a Canadian English language proficiency test accepted for immigration, citizenship, and professional designations.
In today’s podcast, Mark and Brandi focus mainly on strategies to help Test Takers earn a high score in the Speaking component. However, you will also learn the following: 

What is the main purpose of the CELPIP Test?
How is CELPIP test structured, and which language skills does it cover?
How is the test scored?
Are there any strategies you can provide to help Test Takers score well on the Speaking parts?
Where you can find CELPIP study materials? (See the links below)
How early should you start preparing for the CELPIP Test?
Where can you find out more about the CELPIP Test? (See the links below).

More about our guest: Brandi Robb works as a Content Developer and Online Instructor at Prometric Testing, which administers the CELPIP Test. She has over 20 years of teaching experience. Brandi holds a B.Ed., B.A. in English, and a certificate in English language teaching (CELTA). She is based in Vancouver. In her spare time, Brandi enjoys reading, running, and traveling.
Register for the CELPIP test: https://secure.celpip.ca/RegWebApp/#/shopping-cart?affiliate=398b7d90-1e28-44c6-b970-520736ac1412&companyName=HoltheImmigrationLaw/CanadianImmigrationInstitute&productId=72
Attend free CELPIP webinars: https://www.celpip.ca/prepare-for-celpip/webinars-workshops/
Watch official CELPIP prep videos: https://www.youtube.com/@CELPIPOfficial/ 
Get free study resources: https://www.celpip.ca/prepare-for-celpip/free-resources/
Review real Test Taker Speaking and Writing responses at all levels to understand how they're scored: https://www.celpip.ca/prepare-for-celpip/score-comparison-chart/ 
Buy CELPIP study materials: https://www.celpip.ca/prepare-for-celpip/study-materials/

099: CELPIP Test-Taking Tips from an English Teacher

Yes, there is a lot of fluff in the Strategy to Expand Transitions to Permanent Residence and it’s mostly a rehashing of what has already been said. Yes, for the most part, the Minister intends to either expand or adjust the existing pathways for temporary foreign workers and international student graduates seeking pathways to PR in Canada.
No, we don’t know for sure if he will be creating a new program for PGWP holders, similar to the 2021 TR to PR Pathway, or whether he will simply adjust the existing CRS criteria of Express Entry. However, if you take the time to read carefully, …and read between the lines, you will find there are a few things you had better pay close attention to because…it wasn’t all fluff!
Here is my TOP 6 List of Key Takeaways from the Minister’s Plan:
1. Work experience in key sectors will be increasingly important
2. Job offers from Canadian employers will be much more plentiful and essential
3. Express Entry is opening its doors to low-skilled work experience in Canada
4. Rural Canada is on the rise
5. French language ability has never been more important
6. International students must be strategic about where they are studying in Canada
Read the blog - "My TOP 6 List of Key Takeaways from the Minister’s Report: Strategy to Expand Transitions to Permanent Residency": https://www.holthelaw.com/blog/strategy-to-expand-transitions-to-permanent-residency 
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098: Top 6 Takeaways from Fraser's Strategy to Expand Transitions to PR

In this episode, Cedric Marin and Mark Holthe discuss how to prepare a Reconsideration request when your  Visa application is refused. 
 
Reminders:
The PGWP 18-Month Extension Course and Masterclass will open soon make sure you get notified when the course opens. 
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EXPRESS ENTRY
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097: How to Prepare a Reconsideration Request When your Visa is Refused

Want to know how to declare your Canadian Spouse in your Express Entry Application?Mark Holthe and Alicia Backman-Beharry discuss and give you step by step run down on how to declare a spouseincluding how to correct any information in case you declared incorrectly.
Check the youtube video to see the actual demo here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4bzBbtzJ-4M&t=28s
 
Reminders:
The PGWP 18-Month Extension Course and Masterclass will open soon make sure you get notified when the course opens.
Register here to get notified: https://www.canadianimmigrationinstitute.com/PGWP-18-month-extension-course
Don't miss the chance to be part of the upcoming Express Entry Master Class this coming  August 1 - 4, 2022.  Just visit our website for more information about our courses:
https://www.canadianimmigrationinstitute.com
 
Do you want advice from real lawyers?
Book a consult with us at Holthe Immigration Law here: https://bit.ly/2ZaYSP5  
 
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096: Express Entry - should I add my CANADIAN SPOUSE as acompanying?

095: How IRCC’s use of ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE might displace CHINOOK 2022

New PGWP EXTENSIONS and EXPRESS ENTRY DRAWS will be Starting in July. This is fantastic news for so many international students wondering what the future will hold for them in Canada.
 
Join Canadian Immigration Lawyer, Mark Holthe "LIVE" in this latest Immigration News Update. There will be an opportunity for Q&A after the announcement. Book a consultation with the lawyers at Holthe Immigration Law: https://www.holthelaw.com/consultation Subscribe to the Express Entry DIY Course and Master Class (April 25 - 29): https://www.canadianimmigrationinstitute.com/express-entry-landing-page
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094: New PGWP Extensions and Express Entry Draws

Mark Holthe and Chanelle Rosen Baum gives us a crash course on the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program. #Ontario INP Crash Course
Check Alicia's Blog post on study permit refusal here: https://www.holthelaw.com/blog/reasons-for-canadian-student-visa-refusal
Be part of the next Express Entry Course and Get the best chance of getting your application approved.
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093: The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program Crash Course with Chanelle Rosenbaum

2022 FOREIGN WORKERS in Canada! GREAT NEWS!!! The Workforce Solutions Road Map recently announced by the Government of Canada offers much-needed relief for Canadian employers. #FSW #Canada #Canadaimmigration Canada is recovering from COVID-19 and has announced the Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) Program Workforce Solutions Road Map. In this video, we'll be covering the five key policy changes that will be implemented in the coming week and will help Canada respond to current labour and skills shortages. Want help applying for an LMIA? Book a consult today: https://www.holthelaw.com/consultation Subscribe to the LMIA DIY Course: https://www.canadianimmigrationinstitute.com/lmia-guide-for-high-wage-positions Government Announcement - Workforce Solutions Road Map: https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2022/04/government-of-canada-announces-workforce-solutions-road-map--further-changes-to-the-temporary-foreign-worker-program-to-address-labour-shortages-ac.html?s=09 If you want more quality content check on our blog posts: https://www.holthelaw.com/blog or Subscribe to our youtube channel and join us in the Live QandA: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgvm03Tm2e-ndNkWhiiQUlA

092: Workforce Solutions Road Map (Great News For Foreign Workers in Canada)

In this episode, we discuss the Top 10 Reasons for a Study Permit Canada visa refusal. We were joined by Alicia Backman-Beharry, who expounds on each item. If you want to study in Canada and are thinking of applying for a student permit, then you should not miss this! Here you'll know right off the bat if this path is for you. ⭐⭐Book a Study Permit consultation with Holthe Immigration Law🙋🙋: https://www.holthelaw.com/consultation If you want more quality content check on our blog posts: https://www.holthelaw.com/blog or Subscribe to our youtube channel and join us in the Live QandA: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgvm03Tm2e-ndNkWhiiQUlA Subscribe to our Express Entry Masterclass this coming April 25-29, 2022 we also offer CPD credits for RCIC consultants https://www.canadianimmigrationinstitute.com/express-entry-landing-page 👨‍🏫👨‍🏫 🇨🇦🇨🇦

091: Top 10 Reasons for Student Permit Refusals

Canadian Study Permit school approval ratings are something no one is talking about for Designated Learning Institutions. Have you ever wondered if it really matters which post-secondary school you attend in Canada? Do some schools have better Canada Study Permit approval rates compared to others? In this episode, immigration lawyer, Lou Janssen Dangzalan joins me to reveal government data from IRCC on which schools are winners and which are not. This is one episode you are not going to want to miss. ⭐⭐Book a Study Permit consultation with Holthe Immigration Law🙋🙋: https://www.holthelaw.com/consultation ⭐⭐Book a Study Permit consultation with LJD Law🤔🤔: https://www.ljd-law.ca/ 👨‍🏫👨‍🏫 🇨🇦🇨🇦 Subscribe to the Spousal Sponsorship MasterClass 👫🏽👫🏽: https://www.canadianimmigrationinstitute.com/spousal-sponsorship-landing-page 👨‍🏫👨‍🏫 🇨🇦🇨🇦 Subscribe to the Express Entry MastClass: https://www.canadianimmigrationinstitute.com/express-entry-landing-page

090: Canadian Study Permits - Approval Ratings by DLI

Welcome back to another episode of the Canadian Immigration Podcast. This episode is all about job offers.
Many people out there are probably looking at Job Offers in Canada as their only way of immigrating to Canada because their points just aren't high enough. Well, in this episode today, our special guest Chanelle Rosenbaum, a Canadian Immigration Lawyer at Holthe Immigration Law is talking all about job offers, known fraud schemes that you have to be aware of and avoid at any cost, and the mistakes that we've seen so many people make before.
About the Sponsor of the Canadian Immigration Podcast
This episode is sponsored by Canadian Immigration Institute, an online platform designed to help people navigate Canadian immigration process on their own. On this platform, you will find Do-It-Yourself (DIY) video courses on Express Entry, Spousal Sponsorship, LMIA and so much more. These courses will guide you through the process of submitting your immigration application without the need to hire a lawyer. 
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089: All about getting a Job Offer in Canada

What this episode is about?
In this episode of Immigration Nation, my good friend Robert Blanshay will be hosting a special episode about the ongoing crisis in Afghanistan and the impact it is having on those still trapped in the country. We will be sharing audio clips from our interview with a judge in Kabul who is currently going through something none of us would ever wish to experience. The judge's name has been withheld to protect his identity.
 
Contact Immigration Lawyer Robert Blanshay: https://apply2canada.com/contact-us/
About the host of the Canadian Immigration Podcast
Mark Holthe is a Canadian Immigration Lawyer based in Lethbridge, Alberta. He has started his legal career with a large national law firm in Calgary where he initiated the business immigration practice at the firm. Since those early days, he has had the opportunity to work in a wide variety of law firm configurations before finally realizing that the best place for him was within the confines of an immigration boutique firm of his own making.
As a Canadian immigration lawyer, Mark has particular experience in assisting clients with all aspects of Canadian immigration law. He assists large national and multinational companies in navigating the complex world of Canadian immigration and provides strategic immigration advice to international and domestic companies seeking to recruit and retain foreign skilled and semi-skilled personnel.
Mark also assists temporary foreign workers with their transition to permanent resident status in Canada and over the past few years, he has taken great satisfaction in helping individuals and families with their various immigration related needs. Mark finds no greater satisfaction than helping to facilitate the reunification of families.
While attending law school, Mark worked as an Immigration officer for Citizenship and Immigration Canada on the Alberta/Montana border. While completing his final year of law school, he worked as a pro bono student to the Canada Border Services Agency Hearings Officers representing the minister before the Immigration Appeal Division in Calgary, Alberta. As a result of his prior experience as an immigration officer, Mark has been able to enhance the services he offers to his cross-border and overseas clients. Since that time, he has continued to work hard fostering positive relationships with the various immigration related government departments and has focused a significant portion of his practice on cross-border matters.
About the Sponsor of the Canadian Immigration Podcast
This episode sponsored by Canadian Immigration Institute, a platform designed to help people navigate Canadian immigration on their own. On this platform, I offer Do-It-Yourself (DIY) video courses guiding you through the process of submitting your immigration application without a need to hire a lawyer. These video courses not only allow people to better understand Canadian immigration but also earn me sufficient revenue to

088: Afghan Crisis - Interview with a Judge trapped in Kabul

What this episode is about?  In this episode I connected with Robert Leong, and we talked about many challenges faced by newcomers in Canada. One of the biggest challenges is credential recognition and continuing to pursue your career in Canada. Many immigrants feel that their options are quite limited until they recognize their credentials and meet all other requirements necessary to find a job. This includes having relevant work experience in Canadian market and becoming fully integrated into the workforce.  Robert shared his own personal experience with immigrating to Canada, and shared the challenges he had to go through while trying to find his niche. We also talked about whether immigration is a good choice for everyone and what it takes to become truly successful in a new country.  Listen to this episode if you are thinking about immigrating to Canada or you just recently landed. We share many insights and you may find a lot of inspiration that will help you through the hard times.  About today’s guest of the Canadian Immigration Podcast  Robert Y.C. Leong Canadian Immigration Lawyer Robert read law in England, and after being called to the Bar, returned to his native Singapore where he practised as an Advocate & Solicitor for about 15 years. After immigrating to Canada, he was called to the Bar in B.C., and now practises exclusively in citizenship and immigration law. Apart from handling all types of temporary and permanent resident applications, Robert has also assisted clients in immigration enforcement cases, and has appeared before various Divisions of the Immigration and Refugee Board, the Federal Court, and the Federal Court of Appeal. Besides English, he is fluent in Mandarin and Cantonese, and has appeared in various radio and TV programs discussing immigration issues of the day. Robert has volunteers at pro bono legal clinics, speaks on immigration law at public libraries, and also sits on the board of a charity that helps to transform the lives of people with addiction. He’s also presented at various immigration law seminars for lawyers and for immigration consultants. You can reach out to Robert via:  Website: www.CanadaVisaLaw.com    About the host of the Canadian Immigration Podcast Mark Holthe is a Canadian Immigration Lawyer based in Lethbridge, Alberta. He has started his legal career with a large national law firm in Calgary where he initiated the business immigration practice at the firm. Since those early days, he has had the opportunity to work in a wide variety of law firm configurations before finally realizing that the best place for him was within the confines of an immigration boutique firm of his own making. As a Canadian immigration lawyer, Mark has particular experience in assisting clients with all aspects of Canadian immigration law. He assists large national and multinational companies in navigating the complex world of Canadian immigration and provides strategic immigration advice to in

087: Credential Recognition and Other Challenges Faced by Newcomers

What this episode is about?  Nobody comes to Canada with expectation of not being successful. Immigration to a new country, however, often puts newcomers into unfortunate circumstances. Too many immigrants are unable to fulfill their potential because their professional certification is not valid in Canada. Getting certified in Canada is challenging to the absolute majority of newcomers, as it requires significant financial resources. Financial challenges are aggravated by the fact that newcomers often have low credit scores in Canada and thus are subject to terrible interest rates for their loans.  Well, there is a solution to this "no money - no certification, no certification - no money" loop! Windmill provides microloans of up to $15,000 to skilled immigrants and refugees so they can succeed in their careers. They support clients to obtain the Canadian licensing or training required to work in their field, or to secure a position which matches their level of education, skills, and experience. Their loans can pay for exams, training, assessments, books and materials, living allowance, relocation costs, professional association fees, and other expenses related to advancing their career. Thanks to these loans newcomers are included in the labor market in Canada and can compete for high wage jobs fully applying their foreign experience and knowledge. Higher wages mean higher taxes. As a result newcomers pay higher taxes and spend their hard-earned money in Canada thus stimulating economy.  About today’s guest of the Canadian Immigration Podcast  Paula Calderon National Director, Client Success Originally from Colombia, Paula has spent her career leading workforce development projects that support the economic integration of newcomers to Canada. In the past, she pioneered ESL programs, worked on paid internship programs and oversaw various employment services and bridging programs supporting internationally trained professionals. She has also worked as a professor in the Career Development Practitioner program at George Brown College, has served as a mentor to newcomers and is the former President of the Board of Directors for the Canadian Colombian Professional Association. In 2018, Paula completed the Aspen Institute Economic Opportunity program and became an Aspen Institute Economic Opportunity Fellow. You can reach out to Paula via:  LinkedIn: Windmill Microlending Twitter: @windmillcanada Facebook: Windmill Microlending  Contact Windmill Microlending: 1-855-423-2262, windmillmicrolending.org   About the host of the Canadian Immigration Podcast Mark Holthe is a Canadian Immigration Lawyer based in Lethbridge, Alberta. He has started his legal career with a large national law firm in Calgary where he initiated the business immigration practice at the firm. Since those early days, he has had the opportunity to work in a wide variety of law firm configurations before finally realizing that the best place for him was within the confi

086: Windmill Microlending and stimulation of Canadian Economy?

What this episode is about?  We all know that love knows no boundaries. However, in reality there are a lot of obstacles international couples may need to go around if they want to stay together and not being separated by the border. In this episode I invite Alicia Backman-Beharry, an amazing Canadian Immigration Lawyer who joined Holthe Immigration Law in August of 2020, to discuss spousal sponsorship applications. We talk about the differences between Inside and Outside Canada Sponsorships, benefits and drawbacks of each type of the application, as well as reasons why your Spouse or Common-Law Partner Class or Family Class application can be refused.  COVID-19 and the travel restriction also had a significant impact on the processing of the Spousal Sponsorship applications. Alicia and I discussed how this global pandemic impacted applicants and how IRCC takes a ruthless approach of refusing applications for frivolous mistakes, in attempt to keep the processing time down. I definitely recommend that you listen to this episode carefully, because even slightest mistake can crush your plans of sponsoring your loved ones. Also, take a note of tips we provide that can help you make sure your application is not refused: 1. Examine and follow your Documents Checklist with forensic level of details 2. Provide sufficient proof of genuineness of your relationships 3. Provide an explanation along with your application if any of the documents or questions do not apply to your situation. 4. Make sure you have added your signatures and validated your forms 5. Ensure your photos meet the requirements. If you want to learn more about the difference between Spouse or Common-Law Partner Class and Family Class applications Alicia Backman-Beharry prepared a wonderful blogpost that covers everything you need to know about these two applications. Check the blog post here: https://www.holthelaw.com/spousal-sponsorship-canada/ About today’s guest of the Canadian Immigration Podcast  Alicia Backman-Beharry has practiced as an immigration lawyer for 17 years. She was called to the Alberta bar in 2003 and was an associate with a medium sized firm and a boutique immigration law firm. Alicia went out on her own as a sole practitioner 8 years ago. She works with corporations, individuals and other lawyers to solve difficult immigration legal issues. Prior to joining the Holthe Immigration Law team, she also contributed as a part-time program lawyer at a non-profit poverty law clinic. She finds it rewarding to help individuals and companies through the complex world of Canadian Immigration law. Having taught courses on temporary and permanent residence, Alicia is able to see how various pieces of the immigration puzzle fit together, and can provide advice so that people understand which application to pursue and why. During her career as Immigration Lawyer Alicia Backman-Beharry has assisted with a wide range of business immigration matters, including applications

085: Inside vs Outside Spousal Sponsorship and why your choice matters?

What this episode is about?
 
In the midst of COVID 19 pandemic we, Canadian Immigration Lawyers often ask ourselves – what is going on with immigration and how Canada can adapt to the new normal with existing and new potential immigration programs? In light of the ongoing and severe economic crisis Canada really could use some investment and even consider rolling out a new immigration program to get back on track with the recovery from consequences of the pandemic. This would allow our country to bring in new awesome people, give a boost to our economy, create new jobs across Canada.
As a chair of the Canadian Bar Association Immigration Section I have had a great opportunity to discuss immigration with number of organizations, including the Conference Board of Canada, which has been proposing some alternatives to the investor program. So, in this episode I bring on Phil Cohen to discuss what can we do as a country to help encourage more investment in Canada. During this episode we look into investor programs existing in other countries, in particular EB-5 program that exists in United States. This, then leads us to a discussion of how a program, similar to EB-5 would be of benefit to Canada.
EB-5 is an American immigration program that allows both, Americans and foreign nationals to set up companies that can raise money from immigrant investors. In return, investors can qualify for a Green Card (alternative to Canadian Permanent Residence) so long that the business achieves certain requirements, such as:

The investor has to invest a minimum amount of $900,000 or $1,800,000 USD
The business must create a minimum of 10 jobs for each investor the business takes on

This program allows to attract significant amount of investments to small and large businesses.  In times of economic uncertainty the program like EB-5, without a doubt, benefits not only the business seeking investment, but also has a great positive impact on economy and the public. Moreover, the cost of the capital typically ends up being much lower when businesses seeks for investments through EB-5 program.
Tune in to learn more details about American EB-5 program and potential benefit Canada would enjoy if we implement similar program in our country.
About today’s guest of the Canadian Immigration Podcast
 
Phil Cohen is the founder and president of Strategic Element as well as the Editor-in-Chief of The EB-5 Definitive Guide (see: www.starteb5.com for more information). Phil has a long history of developing businesses, business concepts and products, dating back to 1993. With a career that began in the manufacturing sector, and grew to include new developments in technology and a variety of start-ups, Phil has progressively built up experience in the area of new business development with a focus on transforming ideas in to viable business models.
Phil has worked with large public companies as well as small and mid-sized start-ups and businesses.
Beyond the develo

084: Does Canada need an investor immigration program similar to American EB-5 program?

Misrepresentation is one of the most serious wrongdoings that the applicant for Permanent Residence in Canada can do. In other words you want to avoid misrepresentation at all cost throughout each stage of the immigration process. And let's call things by their proper name - lying is never a good idea whether you're lying in immigration or any other context. However, what if you never intended to misrepresent your case or did not even know that you have misrepresented something? This is just one of the issues that I have discussed with Rekha McNutt in today's episode of the Canadian Immigration Podcast where we touched on the various aspects of appealing the removal of PRs for misrepresentation.  Rekha practices primarily in immigration law.  She has extensive experience with temporary resident visas, express entry, federal skilled workers, Canadian experience class, Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program, family class sponsorships, refugee claims, pre-removal risk assessments, and in-Canada humanitarian and compassionate permanent residence applications.  Rekha has focused much of her practice on Federal Court Judicial Review applications of various types of negative immigration-related decisions. Rekha had appeared before the Alberta Provincial Court and the Court of Queen's Bench of Alberta.  She has also appeared extensively before the Federal Court of Canada and Immigration Tribunals such as the Immigration Division, Refugee Protection Division, and the Immigration Appeal Division. Rekha is the past-Chair (2015-2016 & 2016-2017) of the Southern Alberta Branch of the Canadian Bar Association, Immigration Section. In this episode Rekha and I had an awesome and engaging conversation about misrepresentation and the consequences of such wrongdoings. It is surprising that there are so many ways how almost anyone can become a victim of their own carelessness, lack of understanding of the immigration processes or even reports filed by their close circle of friends or relatives. Rekha gave a full explanation of what misrepresentation really is and how serious and challenging the consequences may get if IRCC believes there was a misrep. Additionally, in this episode we discussed the following:  what is the misrepresentation; examples of Innocent Misrepresentation; misrepresentation on inadmissibility vs. misrepresentation on eligibility; different ways IRCC finds out about cases of misrep; fairness letter and Section 44 reports; the process of removal of permanent residents for misrepresentation; different ways to fight your case if Immigration Division issues a removal order.  Sponsor:   Canadian Immigration Institute - Founded by Immigration Lawyer Mark Holthe   Affiliate Program:  Click on this link to become an affiliate of the Canadian Immigration Institute: https://www.canadianimmigrationinstitute.com/become-an-affiliate  OR,  go to the Canadian Immigration Institute main page and scroll down to the very bottom and click on “Affili

083: SPECIAL SERIES: Immigration Hearings and Appeals - Appealing the Removal of Permanent Residents for Misrepresentation with Rekha McNutt

It is not a secret that Permanent Residents can lose their status and be removed from Canada for committing a crime. In fact, a lot of people have heard some stories about PRs being removed from Canada for violating the law. However, not everyone knows specifics and details on how this removal process is done and if there are any ways Permanent Residents can challenge their removal from Canada. Well, today's episode is really focused on Permanent Residents and Criminality. In this episode of the Special Series on Immigration Hearings and Appeals I discuss everything you might want to know about Criminality as a ground for removal of Permanent Resident from Canada with amazing Canadian Immigration Lawyer Rekha McNutt.  Rekha practices primarily in immigration law.  She has extensive experience with temporary resident visas, express entry, federal skilled workers, Canadian experience class, Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program, family class sponsorships, refugee claims, pre-removal risk assessments, and in-Canada humanitarian and compassionate permanent residence applications.  Rekha has focused much of her practice on Federal Court Judicial Review applications of various types of negative immigration-related decisions. Rekha had appeared before the Alberta Provincial Court and the Court of Queen's Bench of Alberta.  She has also appeared extensively before the Federal Court of Canada and Immigration Tribunals such as the Immigration Division, Refugee Protection Division, and the Immigration Appeal Division. Rekha is the past-Chair (2015-2016 & 2016-2017) of the Southern Alberta Branch of the Canadian Bar Association, Immigration Section. In this episode Rekha and I had a very interesting discussion on challenging removal of PRs from Canada based on criminality. Rekha shared insights and demystified what happens to a PR charged with a criminal offense and how this fact is treated both within criminal as well as immigration system. Additionally, in this episode we discussed the following:  consequences for a PR when charged with a criminal offense; types of criminal charges and difference between serious and regular criminality; options for appealing removal order; practical aspects of representing a client in appealing removal orders.    Sponsor:   Canadian Immigration Institute - Founded by Immigration Lawyer Mark Holthe   Affiliate Program:  Click on this link to become an affiliate of the Canadian Immigration Institute: https://www.canadianimmigrationinstitute.com/become-an-affiliate  OR,  go to the Canadian Immigration Institute main page and scroll down to the very bottom and click on “Affiliate”. Earn 30% when someone purchases via your affiliate link      Additional Resources:  Rekha's firm: http://www.caronpartners.com/ How to contact Rekha: RMcNutt@caronpartners.com  Canadian Immigration Institute: https://www.canadianimmigrationinstitute.com/    Topics for our Next Podcast [reminder]If you have a suggestion for topics

082: SPECIAL SERIES: Immigration Hearings and Appeals - Appealing the Removal of PR for Criminality with Rekha McNutt

Losing your status in Canada is the worst nightmare for Permanent Resident. Unfortunately, many Canadian PRs end up losing their Permanent Residence status. One of the common ways to lose your PR status is by not meeting the residency requirement. In this episode Rekha McNutt joins me once again for our Special Series of Immigration Hearings and Appeals to discuss specifics of residency requirements and filing appeals of the Removal Orders at the Immigration Appeal Division (IAD).  Rekha practices primarily in immigration law.  She has extensive experience with temporary resident visas, express entry, federal skilled workers, Canadian experience class, Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program, family class sponsorships, refugee claims, pre-removal risk assessments, and in-Canada humanitarian and compassionate permanent residence applications.  Rekha has focused much of her practice on Federal Court Judicial Review applications of various types of negative immigration-related decisions. Rekha had appeared before the Alberta Provincial Court and the Court of Queen's Bench of Alberta.  She has also appeared extensively before the Federal Court of Canada and Immigration Tribunals such as the Immigration Division, Refugee Protection Division, and the Immigration Appeal Division. Rekha is the past-Chair (2015-2016 & 2016-2017) of the Southern Alberta Branch of the Canadian Bar Association, Immigration Section. In this episode Rekha and I had a very engaging discussion of all sorts of issues related to challenging Removal Orders and answered some of the most common questions about residency requirement for Canadian Permanent Residents: How can you lose your PR status in Canada? How much time do you have to stay in Canada to maintain your PR Status? Can a Canadian PR be turned away at the border for not meeting the residency requirement? How much time you have for appealing your Removal Order? Does the process of filing an appeal to IAD differ for in-Canada and outside of Canada appellants? Are there any exceptions to the residency requirement? What does a hearing at Immigration Appeals Division look like? How can you justify your absence in Canada?   Sponsor:   Canadian Immigration Institute - Founded by Immigration Lawyer Mark Holthe   Affiliate Program:  Click on this link to become an affiliate of the Canadian Immigration Institute: https://www.canadianimmigrationinstitute.com/become-an-affiliate  OR,  go to the Canadian Immigration Institute main page and scroll down to the very bottom and click on “Affiliate”. Earn 30% when someone purchases via your affiliate link      Additional Resources:  Rekha's firm: http://www.caronpartners.com/ How to contact Rekha: RMcNutt@caronpartners.com  Canadian Immigration Institute: https://www.canadianimmigrationinstitute.com/    Listen to Mark Holthe's Canadian Immigration Podcast Topics for our Next Podcast If you have a suggestion for topics we could cover in the Podcast, please drop me a line at

081: SPECIAL SERIES: Immigration Hearings and Appeals - Residency Appeals with Rekha McNutt

For US companies relying upon foreign workers, Monday, June 23, 2020, was a day of significant disappointment.  President Trump announced that many categories of foreign workers would no longer be granted entry to the US until the end of 2020. Fortunately, Canada's immigration policy is far more welcoming. If you are a US company that is going to be hurt by these latest rounds of restrictions, Canada may just be the answer. Tune in to this episode where US Immigration Attorney, Nicole Ezer, explains what these restrictions mean for your company and Canadian Immigration Lawyer, Mark Holthe, shares some great "made-in-Canada" solutions to turn your disappointment into relief.  Many US companies were left reeling on Monday, June 23rd when President Trump announced that H-1B, L, J and H-2B visas would be blocked until the end of 2020. These four non-immigrant visa categories are relied upon heavily by US companies seeking to fill critical skill shortages in the US.    Now what is a US company going to do?   They were already hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic, but this most recent announcement feels like insult to injury. In this episode US immigration attorney, Nicole Ezer shares some great insight into what these restrictions really mean for US companies and why things may not be as bad as they seem.  I then take some time to pull the curtain back on some very practical solutions that Canada's facilitative immigration policy offer to struggling US companies and their foreign workers. Nicole Ezer is the founder of Ezer Law Group, a business immigration boutique law firm based in Houston, Texas. She is my go-to attorney for any US bound business immigration need. We have collaborated for years on mutual cross-border clients and I have fortunate to call her my friend. Nicole has practiced in the areas of family-based immigration, naturalization and asylum and participated in activities that provide education to industries and communities regarding immigration issues. She is a frequent speaker before industry, HR groups and for attorney CLE activities, and is a 2002 Graduate of the Center for Houston’s Future Leadership Forum. Nicole has also served as an adjunct professor at the University of Houston Law Center, teaching “Business Immigration Basics”. Nicole has focused her practice on immigration policies and planning and consulting for companies of all sizes. She is Board Certified in Immigration and Nationality Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Nicole develops, implements and updates immigration policies for multinational corporations. Sponsor: None of this would be possible if it were not for my Canadian Immigration Institute. My DIY courses earn me sufficient revenue to continue pushing out great free content on Canadian Immigration.   Canadian Immigration Institute - Founded by Immigration Lawyer Mark Holthe   Affiliate Program:  Click on this link to become an affiliate of the Canadian Immigration Institute: https:

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