072: Windmill Microlending - A great success story with Onai Abote
12 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
One of the saddest things to see is for skilled immigrants and refugees to sacrifice so much to come...
071: Caregivers - Understanding the Home Child Care Provider and Home Support Worker Pilot with Matt Aronson
14 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Whether you are a seasoned immigration practitioner or new to the caregiver world, a caregiver yours...
070: SPECIAL SERIES INTRODUCTION - Immigration Hearings and Appeals with Rekah McNutt
26 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
One of the most heartbreaking realities of practicing Canadian immigration law is the fact that not ...
069: Special Episode - The impact of the 2019 Election on Immigration
22 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Another federal election has come and gone and after the dust has settled, Canada will have a minori...
068: Express Entry
12 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Express Entry is one of the most volatile, scary, and stressful applications that can be submitted t...
067: Be prepared for the Canadian Health System with Jason Cummings
07 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
People preparing to emigrate to Canada often have one or more of the following misconceptions about ...
066: Canadian Refugee Law - What everyone should know with Hart Kaminker
26 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
With the increasing numbers of refugee claimants crossing into Canada via the US border, the topic o...
65: Quebec Immigration - What's new? with Quebec Immigration Lawyer Genna Evelyn
09 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Quebec has gone through some fairly significant changes to it's immigration programs. If you want to...
064: Pot Legalization and Cross Border Travel with Henry Chang
06 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
www.CanadianImmigrationPodcast.com With the legalization of marijuana in Canada on October 17, 2018,...
063: BUSINESS IMMIGRATION SERIES: Business Plans - An essential component to business immigration applications with Mariannella Manzur of Joorney Business Plans
25 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
For the past 15 years, I have routinely requested that my business immigration clients provide busin...
062: United States Mexico Canada Agreement (USMCA) - 5 great ways to work in Canada with Billie Young
16 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The renegotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) created a fair amount of anxiet...
061: Police Clearances - Don't take them lightly with Shirish Chotalia
06 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
www.CanadianImmigrationPodcast.com So... IRCC is asking you to provide a police clearance. No p...
060: Visa Processing - Navigating the Quirky Cases with Christy Jones
22 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Visa processing can be tricky business. Although IRCC has taken significant measures to streaml...
059: AINP - Alberta Opportunity Stream - Everything you wanted to know - Mark Holthe's take!
16 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Are you an Alberta based foreign worker frustrated with how high the CRS has climbed for&n...
058: How to Select the Best Translator for Your Immigration Application with Monica De Maria
06 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Do you need to get documents translated quickly for your immigration application? Are you ...
057: Navigating Canadian Ports of Entry - the Jekyll and Hyde experience
24 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Are you considering sending one of your clients to a Canadian port of entry to benefit from faster p...
056: Strategies for Bringing Marijuana Professionals into Canada with Betsy Kane
29 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
At some point in July 2018, the recreational use of Marijuana will become legal in Ca...
055: PNP Series - Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program - Proposed changes for 2018 with Alastair Clarke
22 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program recently announced some pretty sweeping changes&nb...
054: Atlantic Immigration Pilot - The Best Immigration Program in Canada with Janet Thompson-Price
18 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Atlantic Immigration Pilot may just be the best immigration program in existence ...
053: Parental Sponsorship - Are you prepared to win the lottery with Ravi Jain
14 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
With the annual Parental Sponsorship lottery opening up in January 2018, the timing i...
052: Express Entry - How to Score High on the IELTS Exam with Kris Enders
30 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Are you a foreign national dreaming of immigrating to Canada through Express Entry, b...
051: Private Sponsorship of Refugees to Canada - Part 2 - Helpful insight on the Blended Visa Office Referral (BVOR) process with Ronalee Carey
27 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
www.CanadianImmigrationPodcast.com Although the topic of government sponsored refugees&nb...
050: PR Card Extensions - What to do if you are outside Canada with Robert Leong
14 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
www.CanadianImmigrationPodcast.com Are you currently outside of Canada needing to extend an expiring...
049: Quebec Immigration Programs with Genevieve Henault
19 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Canadian Immigration Podcast Have you ever wondered why the Province of Quebec has a ...
048: Maintaining Canadian Permanent Resident Status - Should I Stay or Should I Go with Carter Hoppe
05 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Each fall, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada releases their annual Immigra...
047: Canadian Citizenship - Good News is Just About Here!
13 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In Season 1 Episode 15 released on May 11, 2016, I invited Canadian immigration lawyer Chr...
046: Medical Inadmissibility - Top 5 considerations when responding to a fairness letter with Mario Bellissimo
24 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Finding out that you, or a dependent family member, may be medically inadmissible to Canada can be o...
045: Special PNP Series: Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program with Sarah Fagan
17 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
There is often a love hate relationship that exists with the various Provincial Nominee Programs acr...
044: International Medical Graduates: How to immigrate and practice as a doctor in Canada with Irma Roberts
16 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
If you are a foreign doctor wondering what it takes to actually practice medicine in Canada, this Ep...
043: SPECIAL US Immigration EDITION: Understanding President Trump's Immigration Executive Orders - if that's even possible! with Heather Segal
07 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
As many are likely aware by now... US President Donald Trump is acting quickly on his campaign promi...
042: Self Employed Permanent Resident Program with Peter Rekai
07 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
http://www.canadianimmigrationpodcast.com Welcome Peter Rekai - Canadian Immigration Lawyer Introduc...
041: What Everybody Should Know About Canadian Permanent Resident Status! Essential tips on how to retain your status with Chantal Desloges
22 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Becoming a permanent resident of Canada has never been more difficult. Knowing how to keep that resi...
40: Immigrant Investor Programs with Carter Hoppe
13 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
If you are a foreign national seeking to immigrate to Canada through an investor program, you better...
039: What to do When Your Canadian Immigration Application is Refused with Richard Kurland
07 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
CIP Show Notes: Season 2 – Episode 1 Richard Kurland – Policy Analyst and Lawyer Today I am here...
038: SPECIAL PNP SERIES - Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program with Scott Bell
10 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Canadian Immigration Podcast: Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program If you are a foreign national p...
037: Humanitarian and Compassionate Applications - When all else fails with Jean Munn, Q.C.
10 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Canadian Immigration Podcast - S1E37 If you are getting ready to file a Humanitarian and Compas...
036: Inadmissibility on Security Grounds - Removing terrorists, spies and dangerous people from Canada with Peter Edelmann
30 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered what happens when Canada wants to remove someone they think is a terrorist or...
035: Defending the Vulnerable - An Immigration Lawyer's Story with Shirish Chotalia
26 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
At times foreign nationals face injustices within the immigration system that simply cry out for red...
034: Express Entry - Breaking Down the Nov 19, 2016 Update with Tamara Mosher-Kuczer
18 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this Episode of the CanadianImmigrationPodcast.com we discuss the upcoming changes to the Express...
033: How to Move to Canada - Special Episode Dedicated to all US Citizens Post Election with Betsy Kane
09 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this Special Episode Besty Kane and I, Mark Holthe, take time to share some great ways in which U...
032: Criminal Inadmissibility - Essential Strategies on Overcoming Criminality - interview with Raj Sharma
08 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
CanadianImmigrationPodcast.com Mark Holthe: I'm here with my good friend and colleague, Raj Sharma. ...
031: What to do when your LMIA is refused for improper advertising! With Immigration lawyer Robert Leong
18 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
CanadianImmigrationPodcast.com Season 1 Episode 31 Have you ever experienced a refusal on your LMIA ...
030: Slave Labour Trafficking by Red Cross Tsunami Contractors - interview with journalist Virgil Grandfield
24 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
I Invited Virgil Grandfield to join me today to talk about an article he wrote about slave labour tr...
029: The Private Sponsorship of Refugees to Canada with Ronalee Carey
01 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Podcast Show Notes - CanadianImmigrationPodcast.com S1 E29 – Ronalee Carey – Private Sponsorship...
028: Challenging an Immigration officer's decision with Steven Meurrens
25 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
CIP S1E28 | Steven Meurrens. http://wp.me/p6wMQg-nq Introduction: Welcome to Steven Meurrens. W...
027: Who knew Canadian Passports could be so interesting with Les Morley
17 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
CIP S1 E27 | Les Morley | Show Notes http://www.canadianimmigrationpodcast.com Les is an immigration...
026: Life as a Canadian Immigration Lawyer - Is it for you? Interview with Will Tao
10 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
CIP S1E26 – Will Tao – Life as a Young Immigration Lawyer http://www.canadianimmigrationpodcast....
025: PNP Series: Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program with Alastair Clarke
04 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
CIP S1 E25 – Alastair Clarke | MB PNP | Show Notes Alastair Clarke Immigration lawyer practicing i...
024: How to contact Canadian immigration Authorities - even when they don't want you to, with Elizabeth Wozniak
26 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
CIP Season 1 Episode 24 Show Notes – Elizabeth Wozniak, Immigration Lawyer - Communicating with Ca...
023: Temporary Foreign Worker Program Review – What does the future hold with Russ Weninger
13 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
CanadianImmigrationPodcast.com CIP S1 E23: Podcast Show Notes – Russ Weninger- Temporary Foreign W...
022: Employer Compliance Reviews - If employers are not scared, they should be! with Betsy Kane
07 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
CanadianImmigrationPodcast.com CIP S1 E22: Podcast Show Notes – Betsy Kane- Employer Complian...
021: Wondering why your Study Permit got Refused with Dani Willets
29 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
CanadianImmigrationPodcast.com CIP S1 E21: Podcast Show Notes – Dani Willets- Study Permits ...
020: Express Entry - Navigating the Nasty Online Portal with Marina Sedai
24 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
CanadianImmigrationPodcast.com Season 1 Episode 20: Podcast Show Notes – Marina Sedai- Express Ent...
019: Owner Operator LMIAs with Jeffrey Lowe
15 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
CanadianImmigrationPodcast.com CIP S1 E19: Podcast Show Notes – Jeffrey Lowe - PLMIA Jeffrey...
018: Judicial Review of a Visa Refusal - When all else fails! - Everything you wanted to know about the Judicial Review Process with Rekha McNutt
20 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
CanadianImmigrationPodcast.com CIP S1 E18 – Rekha McNutt – Show Notes Welcome Rekha to the Podca...
017: Spousal Sponsorships - Essential tips for successful applications with Ravi Jain
20 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
CanadianImmigrationPodcast.com CIP S1 E17: Interview with Ravi Jain – Show Notes Pleasure of havin...
016: Canadian Immigration World - Look out!
19 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Canadian immigration podcast – Season 1 Episode 16 Show Notes This episode of the Canadian immigra...
015: Canadian Citizenship - Good News on the Horizon with Chris Veeman
12 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
S1 E15: Detailed Show Notes found here: http://www.canadianimmigrationpodcast.com In this Podcast I ...
014: Changes at the POEs that are catching people off guard with BJ Caruso
05 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Canadian Immigration Podcast – Show notes Season 1: Episode 14 Interview with Barbara Jo Caruso. B...
013: Canadian Immigration Trends for 2016 - Immigration Minister John McCallum
21 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Sunny Days ahead for people seeking to immigrate to Canada in 2016 Immigration Forecast for 2...
012: Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program - Program highlights
15 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Insights on the Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program for 2016 – Brad Trefan, Managing Director This E...
011: Express Entry - How to Obtain a Job Offer with Emma Goerzen of Hire Standard
10 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
CIP S1 E11 - Interview with Emma Goerzen of Hire Standard www.canadianimmigrationpodcast.com I...
010: Spousal Sponsorship Case Study with x-immigration Officer Billie Young
01 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Spousal Sponsorship Case Study In this Podcast we discuss the process of spousal sponsorship from th...
009: Beware the New Canadian electronic Travel Authorization
13 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Show Notes – Canadian Immigration Podcast – Season 1 Episode 9 http://www.canadianimmigra...
008: Express Entry - Answers to Listener Questions
05 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Canadian Immigration Podcast, I provide answers to listener questions. The ge...
007: Interview with x-immigration officer Billie Young on the inner workings of CIC
27 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In this Episode of the Canadian Immigration Podcast I interviewed Billie Young our newest ...
006: New Liberal Government's Immigration Reforms for 2016
21 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
The New Liberal Government’s Immigration Reforms How changes impact foreign workers and prospectiv...
005: Express Entry - Top 5 Reasons You are Deemed Ineligible by the Come to Canada Wizard
08 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Express Entry - Top 5 Reasons you are deemed ineligible by the “Come to Canada” assessment tool ...
004: Special Foreign Worker Presentation to HRIA Professionals in Lethbridge
24 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
This is a special episode of the Canadian Immigration Podcast. I recently had a chance to speak to L...
003: Express Entry - Top 5 Reasons Your Application Can Get Refused
22 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Canadian Immigration Podcast, I discuss my top five reasons Express Entry app...
002: Top 5 Things to Prepare Before Submitting Your Express Entry Profile
14 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Season 1, Episode 2 of the Canadian Immigration Podcast (www.canadianimmigrationpodcast.c...
001: Official Introduction to the Canadian Immigration Podcast
10 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Canadian Immigration Podcast. I decided to take a little time off to figure out how t...
000: Express Entry - Crucial Facts for Canadian Employers and Prospective Immigrants
17 Dec 2014
Contributed by Lukas
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000: Express Entry - Top 5 Things to Prepare Now to Increase Your Chance of Early Selection
08 Dec 2014
Contributed by Lukas
As many are now aware, Citizenship and Immigration Canada has finally released the criteria upon whi...
000: Top 5 Ways to Stay in Canada if faced with the TFWP Cap of April 1, 2015
28 Nov 2014
Contributed by Lukas
On April 1, 2011, the government imposed a four year cap on all Temporary Foreign Workers working in...
000: The Canadian Immigration Podcast
08 Jul 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Top 10 things employers should be aware of regarding the recent changes to the Temporary Foreign Wor...