Canadian Immigration Podcast - By Mark Holthe: Recent Episodes
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Stimulating the economy is a very big challenge for government, how does Windmill contribute to this challenge?. 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 […]
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Discussing EB-5 investor immigration program and possible alternatives Canada can adopt to attract investments and create new jobs. Episode 084 of the Canadian Immigration Podcast 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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Amazing insight into the US foreign worker restrictions with US Immigration Attorney Nicole Ezer. 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 […]
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Why you really need to know the difference with Language Instructor Garret Lim. Are you frustrated with your language scores? Have you considered writing both language tests? If you want to improve your scores, you have to listen to this episode with professional language instructor Garret Lim. He shares the real goods on what makes the IELTS different than the CELPIP. You can decide which one is better. […]
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Understanding the world of the CBSA with Canadian Immigration Lawyer Arghavan Gerami. Anyone dealing with a Canadian Border Services Officer understands right away that they carry considerable power and authority over who is granted entry to Canada and who is not. In this episode Canadian Immigration Lawyer, Arghavan Gerami joins me to discuss some challenges that currently exist within the Canada Border Services Agency and attempt to […]
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Choosing the right investment vehicle with Canadian Immigration Lawyer Jeffrey Lowe. This is the second part of a two-part series on the Canadian Business Immigration process. In this episode, immigration lawyer, Jeffrey Lowe, and I dive into the different types of investment strategies available to foreign nationals seeking to acquire permanent resident status in Canada. We take some time to pull back the curtain on the […]
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Microlending for immigrants and refugees with Onai Abote. 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 continue working in their chosen profession once they get here. One of the more common barriers is the cost of applying for certification. Often newcomers are unable […]
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Why the USMCA (NAFTA) is loved by immigration lawyers and their clients with Billie Young. The renegotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) created a fair amount of anxiety for us immigration lawyers. What would they change? Would caps be put in place on renewals? Would certain professions be removed? Would the work permit options simply be scrapped? With all of the posturing of President Trump, these were […]
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Discussing the tough scenarios with immigration lawyer Christy Jones. Visa processing can be tricky business. Although IRCC has taken significant measures to streamline the process and make it easier for us to file applications online and through the various processing centres, inevitably efficiency of process runs into a wall…..for some of our clients, it can be a BRICK WALL. In this episode, Canadian immigration lawyer Christy […]
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Everything you wanted to know - Mark Holthe's take!. Are you an Alberta based foreign worker frustrated with how high the CRS has climbed for Express Entry? Are you beginning to think you will never get an ITA? If this is you, the Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program’s new Alberta Opportunity Stream may just be the solution for you. In this Episode I am flying […]
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Essential tips and strategies with Monica De Maria of Giovanni Translation and Interpretation. Do you need to get documents translated quickly for your immigration application? Are you struggling with who to choose and how to know if the person doing the translation is worth their salt? Tune in to this Episode where I interview the owner of one of the most respected translation and interpreter companies in Alberta. […]
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Learn some key strategies from a past IELTS instructor Kris Enders. Are you a foreign national dreaming of immigrating to Canada through Express Entry, but struggling to score high enough on the IELTS exam to qualify. If you are… you are not alone! Over 1/3 of the comments on my Express Entry Law facebook group (now over 80,000 strong) relate in some way to that darn english […]
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An in-depth analysis of the executive orders impacting US immigration with Heather Segal. 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 executive orders, he has shaken the very foundation of immigration law and policy in the United States. Although this Podcast is traditionally devoted to Canadian immigration, my special guest Heather Segal, […]
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Everything you wanted to know about the SINP with immigration lawyer Scott Bell. If you are a foreign national planning on immigrating to the Province of Saskatchewan or a human resource manager seeking a way to retain your key Saskatechawan based foreign workers… this Episode is for you. Canadian immigration lawyer Scott Bell shares some amazing insight on the inner workings of the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program from an […]
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A comprehensive look at H&Cs with Immigration Lawyer Jean Munn, Q.C.. If you are getting ready to file a Humanitarian and Compassionate application STOP! ……..DO NOT SUBMIT THE APPLICATION! Before you do … listen to what Immigration Lawyer Jean Munn shared with me in this fantastic episode of the Canadian Immigration Podcast. I had a ton of respect for Jean before our interview; however, after listening to the amazing insight and […]
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Interview with leading immigration and national security lawyer Peter Edelmann. 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 formal process or do they simply book a flight, toss them on a plane and fly them back to their country of citizenship. Obviously it is […]
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Fantastic insight with Canadian immigration lawyer Les Morley. When I first considered the topic of Canadian Passports, I thought it would be too boring…I was dead wrong. Canadian immigration lawyer, Les Morley brought life to a topic that most would feel uninteresting at best. He shared some unbelievable insights that you will not want to miss. In this episode of the Canadian Immigration […]
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Key insights into how to improve your chances of approval with Alastair Clarke. This is the first in a series of episodes focused on the Canadian Provincial Nominee Programs. If you are considering immigrating to the Province of Manitoba, this episode will give you essential tips and strategies on how to improve your chances of securing a Provincial Nomination from the MPNP. In this episode of the Canadian […]
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Interview with Canadian immigration lawyer Elizabeth Wozniak. Have you ever had a problem with a Canadian immigration application and needed to speak with an officer to try to resolve the issue? I’ll bet you spent hours trying to get through to a live call centre agent…only to be told there was no way to speak with the officer actually processing your file. […]
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With Betsy Kane, Canadian immigration lawyer and certified specialist in Canadian immigration law. If you are an employer who is using the Temporary Foreign Worker Program in Canada you will not want to miss this episode of the Canadian Immigration Podcast. Whether you are a new employer looking to access the TFWP for the first time, or a long term benefactor of temporary foreign workers, you have got to listen […]
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Interview with x-immigration officer and Canadian immigration consultant Dani Willets. If you are an international student seeking to study in Canada you will not want to miss this episode of the Canadian Immigration Podcast. Although getting accepted to a Canadian educational institution is no easy feat, it pales in comparison to the much more challenging process of securing your Canadian study permit. If you are […]
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Overcoming common technical glitches with Marina Sedai. The Express Entry portal for both representatives and individuals has been full of glitches and likely should have remained in beta testing longer than it did. However, the government likes to release quickly and have the representatives and individuals test at their own peril. In this Episode, Immigration Lawyer, Marina Sedai explains how you can overcome common […]
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The Temporary Foreign Worker Program's best kept secret with Jeffrey Lowe. With the destruction of the immigrant investor and entrepreneur programs in Canada, few options remain to help business immigrants find their way to Canada. In this Episode, Immigration Lawyer, Jeffrey Lowe explains how the Owner Operator LMIA can be the game changer in facilitating permanent residence for not only business immigrants, but one of the […]
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Everything you wanted to know about the Judicial Review Process with Rekha McNutt. Getting your Canadian immigration visa refused is one of the most frustrating experiences a foreign national can go through. For many temporary visa refusals there is no appeal. You are left with refiling the application or considering a Judicial Review. Canadian Immigration Lawyer Rekha McNutt shares some fantastic insight on the process including when to file and when not to. […]
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If you have never listened to the Canadian Immigration Podcast, now's the time!. In this episode of the Canadian Immigration Podcast, I share with you where the CIP is headed into the future. I honestly believe this Episode is going to be the one that I look back on and recognize as the Episode that changed it all. Look out – Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, the CIP […]
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Interview with Chris Veeman, Canadian Immigration Lawyer. If you are a permanent resident of Canada considering on applying for Canadian citizenship, you are likely asking yourself….”why is it so dang hard to qualify?” Well… this Podcast is going to make your day just a little brighter! Chris Veeman, a well respected immigration lawyer based out of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, shares some great insight on […]
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Interview with leading business immigration lawyer BJ Caruso. If you are a foreign national with a criminal conviction – listen to this Podcast BEFORE travelling to Canada! In this Podcast I had the pleasure of interviewing one of the most respected Business Immigration Lawyers in Canada, Barbara Jo Caruso of Corporate Immigration Law Firm based in Toronto, Ontario. BJ shared with me some tremendous insight […]
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What Immigration Minister John McCallum really has in store for us!. If you are an international student, temporary foreign worker, immigration lawyer, consultant, HR manager, global mobility specialist, Canadian employer or just plain old Canadian citizen or permanent resident with a curiosity in Immigration … you’ll be regretting the day you didn’t listen to this Podcast. As promised in Episode 12 of the Canadian Immigration Podcast, […]
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I went to the source - Brad Trefan, Managing Director of the AINP. Don’t listen to this Podcast before you read the blog I released yesterday, April 13, 2016 entitled: Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program – How did we get here? What every Temporary Foreign Worker must know before applying? This blog will give you essential background information to prepare you for the insights I’m going to share regarding the Alberta […]
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Interview with Emma Goerzen of Hire Standard. One of the most common questions I get from foreign nationals seeking to immigrate to Canada is how to obtain a Job Offer from a Canadian company to support their Express Entry application. In this podcast I interview a good friend and colleague Emma Goerzen from Hire Standard who shares some essential tips and strategies on […]
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From an immigration officer's perspective!. Have you ever wondered what goes through a Canadian Immigration Officer’s mind when they are assessing a spousal sponsorship application? In this episode I am joined by my good friend and colleague Billie Young as we walk you through a somewhat outlandish case study in order to illustrate the essential do’s and don’ts of spousal sponsorship. In […]
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If you think the new eTA rules won't affect you...think again!. If you come from a visa exempt country, need to travel abroad in the near future, and your Canadian PR Card is expiring soon, you are in deep trouble. However, you are in luck…this Podcast can help. In this episode of the Canadian Immigration Podcast, I provide some great insight on how Canadian permanent resident’s from […]
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Join me as I answer some awesome Express Entry questions from our listeners.. What does the future hold for Post Grad Work Permit holders looking to apply through Express Entry? Do I need to include all of my work history when completing my Express Entry profile? Is it really worth it to have my spouse complete their English Language testing for Express Entry? These are just some of the […]
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Get the Inside Story on the Inner Workings of Citizenship and Immigration Canada. Have you ever wondered what exactly happens with your immigration application after it is submitted? Are there certain things you can do to improve your chances of success? Are there things you can do to hurt your chances of success? In this episode, we are going to pull the curtain back on CIC and share […]
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How proposed changes impact foreign workers and future immigrants!. Welcome to Season 1, Episode 6 of the Canadian Immigration Podcast. In this episode I will be discussing how the New Liberal Government’s Canadian Immigration Reforms impact the lives of temporary foreign workers and future immigrants in Canada. As many of you are aware, we now have a new government in Ottawa. This government has […]
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We will also discuss proof of funds in our listener question section. Welcome to Season 1, Episode 5 of the Canadian Immigration Podcast. In this episode I will be discussing my Top 5 reasons you are deemed ineligible when using the “Come to Canada” assessment tool for Express Entry. This podcast is dedicated to all of you who have tried to complete the CIC “Come to Canada” […]
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Season 1, Episode 3. Welcome to Season 1, Episode 3 of the Canadian Immigration Podcast. In this episode I will be discussing my Top 5 reasons Express Entry applications get rejected. By listening carefully to this podcast, you just might be able to save yourself from the 5 most common mistakes that can result in the refusal of your permanent resident […]
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Season 1 – Episode 2. Welcome to Season 1, Episode 2 of the Canadian Immigration Podcast. In this episode I will be discussing the Top 5 things you need to do to prepare yourself before even thinking about submitting your Express Entry profile. Opening Tip: Do not take an English Test first as indicated on the CIC Website! By following […]
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Season 1 – Episode 1. Well after a considerable delay, I am now re-launching my new and improved Canadian Immigration Podcast. It is likely that I will continue to maintain my second Canadian Immigration “Answers” podcast for a little while longer; but will eventually merge that one with this Podcast. In conjunction with this Podcast and to better establish a […]
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Getting a job offer through the Job Bank and how to increase CRS points!. Question [Holthe Tilleman LLP website]: Thank you for posting such useful information on your website. I wanted to ask whether the jobs advertised on the Job Bank were those that already have a valid LMIA, or whether an LMIA must be sought for once a potential job offer is extended by an employer. I have received a […]
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Do grades matter in Educational Credential Assessments. Question [Holthe Tilleman LLP website]: Hi Mark, I am in the process of applying for PR to Canada. I am finishing my MBA in December and I am currently working in the IT sector as a Business Analyst (California, US). My questions are: Does it matter what my grades were when I completed my Masters? […]
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What are the minimum language scores needed to submit an Express Entry profile?. Question [Holthe Tilleman LLP website]: I would like to inform you that I received an average score of 5.5 on the IELTS general exam. (Speaking: 6, Listening: 5.5 , Reading: 5.0 and Writing 5.0 = 5.5). Will these scores allow me to qualify for Express Entry? What are my chances of receiving an Invitation to Apply? I am […]
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Should I apply under Express Entry or wait for my AINP?. Question [Holthe Tilleman LLP website] I am an international graduate on a three year Post Graduate Work Permit. My work permit is going to expire in April of 2016. I submitted my application through the AINP in February of 2014 as a food service supervisor, which is still in process. I have two questions regarding what […]
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Would I be eligible to sponsor my brother to immigrate to Canada?. Question [Holthe Tilleman LLP website] : I’m a Canadian citizen who owns my own home with solid employment. Would I be eligible to sponsor my brother to immigrate to Canada? He is 55 years old. [Tweet ” Can I sponsor my brother to immigrate to Canada? He is 55 years old.”] Listen to Mark Holthe’s Answer Family […]
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Does my spouse need to get his ECA so that we can get extra points for Express Entry?. Question [Holthe Tilleman LLP website]: I am going to apply under the Federal Skilled Worker Program of Express Entry, does my spouse need to get his Educational Credential Assessment too so that we can get extra points, or is there no need? Thank you in advance. [Tweet “Does my spouse need to get his ECA too […]
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Would a food counter attendant be eligible for Express Entry?. Question [Holthe Tilleman LLP website]: I am a Food Counter Attendant. Can I apply for express entry? My previous work was as a Senior Supply Clerk and Warehouse Specialist. [Tweet “Express Entry: Is your position eligible?”] Listen to Mark Holthe’s Answer Resources: National Occupational Classification System (2011): http://www5.hrsdc.gc.ca/NOC/English/NOC/2011/Welcome.aspx Job Bank: http://www.jobbank.gc.ca Read the Transcript You […]
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If my employer will not give me a reference letter for Express Entry, what should I do?. Question [Holthe Tilleman LLP website]: My employment reference letter states my hierarchical designation as General Manager but does not detail my duties or role. I do not wish to inform my employer about my intention to immigrate, and asking any such letter now may create difficulty for me. How do I meet CIC’s requirement of […]
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Sunday, December 21, 2014. Comment left on Holthe Tilleman LLP’s Facebook Page: Likelihood of success when submitting a profile to EE without an LMIA. Hello, I’ve been following your post and I find it really helpful. Thanks for the answers to our questions and for what is happening right now with regards to Temporary Foreign Workers. I only have […]
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Sunday, December 14, 2014. Question [Holthe Tilleman LLP website]: Are Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIAs) mandatory in order to be drawn from the new Express Entry pool and granted an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for permanent resident status? [Tweet “Is an LMIA Mandatory to be Granted an Invitation to Apply?”] Listen to Mark Holthe’s Answer Read the Transcript You […]
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Sunday, December 14, 2014. Question [Holthe Tilleman LLP website]: Can Food Service Supervisors qualify for Express Entry? I am a food service supervisor working in Alberta for a fast food franchise. I have applied for nomination under the Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program but have not yet received my nomination. Can I apply through Express Entry if my nomination does […]
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Monday, December 8, 2014. Question [Holthe Tilleman LLP website]: Work Permits – Extending Work Permit with Concurrent Filing of In-Canada Spousal Sponsorship My work permit is expiring and my employer is not able/willing to obtain a new LMIA to extend my work authorization. I have a Canadian spouse. What are my options to extend my work permit without the […]
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Monday, December 8, 2014. Question [Holthe Tilleman LLP website]: I am working in Canada on a valid LMIA based work permit. My employer has filed an LMIA application however it has not yet been approved. My work permit is expiring within the next 2 weeks. What can I do to ensure I can keep working until the LMIA is […]
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Saturday, November 29, 2014. Question [Holthe Tilleman LLP website]: I am a foreign worker in Canada since 2008 and am currently working in Canada on a low-skill / low wage work permit. Can I qualify for the new Express Entry program when it is released in January of 2015? [Tweet “Can low-skill temporary foreign workers qualify for Express Entry?”] […]
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