Canadian Immigration Podcast
Episodes
075: International Students in Canada - What the future holds with Will Tao
07 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
With over 700,000 international students in Canada, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada has been struggling with what to do with them all. Ma...
074: What's Up With Canadian Immigration? Insight from the trenches with the Host, Mark Holthe
02 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered why the Canadian Immigration process can be so darn hard and unforgiving? In this episode I share a few of my own thoughts on C...
073: SPECIAL SERIES: Immigration Hearings and Appeals - Sponsorship Appeals with Rekha McNutt
26 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Getting your immigration application refused sucks! Fortunately, you don't simply have to accept the rejection and live with it. In this episode, Rekh...
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 to Canada and then not have the ability to contin...
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 yourself looking to immigrate to Canada or someone curr...
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 all applications submitted will get approved.There...
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 minority Liberal government. The question is.....how wil...
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 to Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada. In ...
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 the Canadian healthcare system: “Medicare works ...
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 of refugees has become extremely polarizing in our ...
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 know how these changes may impact on Quebec based...
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, there continues to exist tremendous confusion on ...
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 business plans to support the various business class ap...
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 anxiety for us immigration lawyers. What would they chan...
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 problem...right? WRONG! Although obtaining police c...
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 streamline the process and make it easier for us to file ...
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 Express Entry? Are you beginning to think you ...
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 struggling with who to choose and h...
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 processing? STOP! Listen to this Episode ...
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 Canada....however, Prime Minister Trudeau ...
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 to come into effect in 2018. As the pioneer of ...
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 in Canada today. In this Episode, Canadian Im...
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 is perfect for an Episode dedicated to the Canadian...
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, but struggling to score high enough on th...
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 has dropped slightly off the political lan...
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 PR Card? Are you concerned about the very&nb...
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 separate immigration program? In this episod...
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 Immigration Levels Plan. Currently these levels are set a...
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 Chris Veeman to join me to talk about the "then" rece...
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 one of the worst days of a foreign national's life....
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 across the country. The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Pro...
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 Episode is for you. Immigrating to Canada is often t...
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 promises. Through the use of some very strategic execut...
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 Introduction to the Self Employed Category How did yo...
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 residency in changing life circumstances can be just a...
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 listen to what immigration lawyer Carter Hoppe ha...
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 with Canadian immigration lawyer Richard Kurland ...
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 planning on immigrating to the Province of Saskatch...
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 Compassionate application STOP! ........DO NOT SUBM...
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 a spy? How do they actually do this? Is there a f...
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 redress. When all hope seems lost, courageous immigra...
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 Entry regime which become effective on November 1...
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 US Citizens can move to Canada either temporarily o...
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. Raj, thanks for joining me. Raj Sharma: My pleasur...
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 application because your advertising did not meet ...
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 trafficking by Red Cross Tsunami Contractors in Indo...
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 of Refugees My Bio – Ronalee Carey is an immigr...
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. Well respected immigration lawyer practicing with t...
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 lawyer practicing in Kingston, Ontario. Since 198...
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.com/life-as-a-canadi…er-is-it-for-you/ Will Tao ...
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 in the Province of Manitoba located in the heart of...
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 Canadian immigration authorities Liz Wozniak&nb...
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 Worker Program Review – What does the future hold...
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 Compliance Reviews Betsy Kane is a senior practitioner in ...
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 Dani was with the Department of Citizenship a...
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 Entry Marina Sedai has practiced immigrat...
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 S. Lowe has practiced immigration and busin...
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 Podcast Rekha practices primarily in immigration law. &...
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 having Ravi Jain – join me on the Podcast today. ...
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 immigration podcast is going to be a little different. &n...
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 interview Chris Veeman an immigration lawyer from ...
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. Barbara Jo Caruso is a founding partner of Corporat...
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 2016 with Minister John McCallum, Immigration, Refu...
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 Episode continues forward on the foundation I laid ...
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 In this episode we will discuss one of the most com...
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 the perspective of a Canadian Immigration Officer. B...
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.canadianimmigrationpodcast.com https://www.stringam.ca/immigratio...
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 general topics discussed include: Express Entry - C...
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 immigration representative having just received he...
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 prospective immigrants? ”We will make it easier for immigr...
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 Access the "Come to Canada" Wizard here: http...
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 Lethbridge Chapter members of the Human Resources ...
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 applications are refused. Reference Letters are Defi...
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.com) In this episode I will be discussing the Top 5...
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 to do these podcasts properly. I had a lot of fun m...
000: Express Entry - Crucial Facts for Canadian Employers and Prospective Immigrants
17 Dec 2014
Contributed by Lukas
CIC’sExpressEntry ProgramcomingJanua...
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 which candidates will be assessed when applying ...
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 Canada on LMIA (LMO) based work permits in trade ...
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 Worker Program announced on June 20, 2014. 1. E...