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🎙Growing 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 which the United States has established treaties of commerce and navigation.https://lnkd.in/ee--pjdx

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Australian Visa's and Character AssessmentThe character assessment associated with S501 of Migration Act 1958 is a crucial aspect of the Australian immigration process, especially when applying for Australian Permanent Residency (PR) visas. The Australian government uses character assessment to evaluate whether an applicant is a threat to the Australian community or meets the character requirements for entry and residency.Here are some important points to note regarding the S501 character assessment and its relevance to Australian PR visas:Character Assessment Under Section 501 (S501):To meet the character requirements, an applicant must provide accurate and complete information about their criminal history, if any, as part of their visa application. While having a criminal record does not necessarily result in visa refusal, it will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.If an applicant has a significant criminal record or has been associated with criminal organizations, their visa application may be refused or canceled based on the character assessment. Factors considered include the nature and severity of the offense, the length of the sentence served, and the potential risk to the Australian community.If an applicant's visa application is refused or canceled due to character concerns, they may have the option to appeal the decision or request a review, depending on their circ*mstances.In certain situations, a waiver may be granted if the applicant can demonstrate compelling reasons for being allowed to enter or remain in Australia despite failing the character test.Being honest and transparent about criminal history when applying for an Australian PR visa is essential, as providing false or incomplete information can have serious consequences. If you have concerns about your character assessment or eligibility for a PR visa, it's advisable to consult with a registered migration agent or immigration lawyer who can provide guidance and assist with the application process. Additionally, Australian immigration policies and procedures may change over time, so it's vital to get legal advice from an immigration lawyer.If you need any assistance, please reach out to us at arnela@toliclawyers.com.au#immigration #Australia #sydneylawyer #s501charactertest #australianvisa #criminallaw

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If your employer sponsors your visa, your permission to work in the UK is directly linked to them. In the event that your employer’s sponsor licence is revoked, you need to be aware of the steps you have to take to protect your immigration position.Read more >> https://lnkd.in/dZSimCWc#sponsorlicence #sponsor #employer #workvisa #skilledworker #london #uk#immigration#visaapplication#lawyer#lawfirm#ghersonllp#ghersonsolicitorsllp

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What are you looking forward to in 2024? 🎊 🎇 🎉 Me? I am looking forward to stateside visa renewal for our clients!!! A few quick points on the program: ➡ Applies to H-1B applications only ➡ Applications are being accepted from January 29, 2024 to April 1, 2024➡ Available to 20,000 applicants➡ Possibility of expansion to H-4 and other non-immigrant visa categoriesFor more information about the H-1B visa renewal program, check out the #FosterLLP article below and follow our #FosterLLP page for the latest updates in immigration law. #h1bvisa #dos #visa #immigrationlaw

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Cancellation of a UK visa can have serious implications for the visa holder and require further steps to ensure that Immigration Rules are not breached.The Home Office reserve the right to cancel your UK visa, the reasons for which can vary from the applicant ceasing to meet the requirements of the Immigration Rules to the withdrawal of sponsorship. The latter may be the case for visa holders under the Skilled Worker route, where their UK employer chooses to cease sponsoring the relevant sponsored worker or, in some instances, the sponsor may lose their licence and subsequently the ability to sponsor the visa holder. Read more >> https://lnkd.in/dtTypzFH#skilledworker #workvisa #visa #homeoffice #sponsorship #immigration #immigrationlawyer #uk #london #lawfirm #lawyer #ghersonsolicitorsllp #ghersonllp

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One of my favorite things about my job is attending naturalization ceremonies! I have been to 2, so far, and the tenacity, strength, and perseverance of every single person who is taking the oath of citizenship is palpable. It’s the culmination of years-long journey. Most of my clients arrive at this point because they were victims of trafficking or were abused and neglected by their parents or spouses. The relief I help them apply for (like T or U visas) takes years to be approved. Right now, a U-Visa (meaning they were the victim of a qualifying crime in the US) is taking almost 60 months (5 years) to be approved. During that time, they are lucky if they receive a work permit after their application has been pending for 1-2 years (and that would be an incredibly fast turnaround for USCIS to approve a work permit for this type of visa). Then, after they’ve waited 5 years to be granted a U-Visa, then they need to wait another 3 years to apply for a green card (which can take up to 22 months to be approved) Then, they have to wait another 5 years to apply for citizenship. They’re looking at (and this is if everything goes perfectly right) between 13 - 15 years before they can stand up in court and take the oath of citizenship like my client did today. It’s a sobering reality that I think a lot of people don’t recognize. Even by taking the time to read this post, you’re now more aware than most of the endurance that lots of people must have to make it through to the end of their immigration journey; I know that I didn’t before I started my foray into immigration law 4 years ago. Today was an affirming day that makes me happy to be doing what I am doing!

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🎙L-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 it is recommended to apply sooner rather than later. Ackah Law can assist with L-1 visa applications.https://lnkd.in/gw65sHGX

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📢 Important Announcement 📢🚨 Attention all UK visa applicants! 🚨The UK Government plans to significantly increase the Immigration Health Surcharge and UK Visa Application Fees. 💸💸Considering this, we highly recommend taking immediate action if you are considering applying for a UK visa. Time is of the essence! ⏰✍️🔹 Firstly, if you are eligible and eager to apply for a UK visa, don't delay! Apply promptly to avoid any potential complications or additional costs.🔹 Secondly, it's crucial to consider the financial implications. With the increasing costs, it's essential to be aware of the potential loss if your visa application is unsuccessful. Rather use Breytenbachs for your application.Don't let these changes catch you off guard! Contact Breytenbachs today to start your visa application process. https://ow.ly/o5pH50PbC5J#UKVisa #UKImmigration

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Join us on Thursday, 8th February 2024 for our webinar: UK Work Visas, with Laytons ETL Partner and Head of Immigration, Victoria Welsh. In this engaging and informative session, Victoria will discuss what “work” means within UK immigration law, and provide an overview of the various visas facilitating work in the UK.As part of Victoria’s complete service to clients, she regularly assists individuals, families, HNWIs, entrepreneurs, and investors with planning their UK immigration journey. Her upcoming webinar will help attendees to understand the UK’s current work visa landscape.📅 8th February 2024⏰ 13:00 - 14:00 GMTFor more information and to sign up, please follow the link below ⬇️#immigration #UKworkvisas #UKlaw #legal #webinar

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📣 Significant increase to the Immigration Health Surcharge is just around the Corner 📣Parliament has now approved a significant hike to the Immigration Health Surcharge. The increase will come into play on 6 February 2024 (at the earliest).So, if you or a prospective employee wants to avoid being caught by the increase, visa applications should be submitted as soon as possible and by no later than 5 February.For most visa applicants there’ll be an increase from £624 per year to £1,035 per year. That will mean, for a five year Skilled Worker visa, an IHS of £5,175 (rather than the current rate of £3,120). For a family of four, the IHS will be £18,110 (rather than the current rate of £10,940). These are significant amounts on top of visa application fees!There’s now a limited window to apply for visas at the lower rate before the increase. If you or a prospective employee needs advice in relation to their application, Torque Law LLP would be happy to help! Given the timescale, please do get in touch as soon as possible.

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