On June 27, 2025, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) implemented new median wage requirements for employers hiring through the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP). These updated rates now apply to all Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) applications received on or after that date. If your business is actively hiring foreign workers, it is important to understand how these changes impact
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New Wage Rules for Hiring Foreign Workers
On June 27, 2025, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) implemented new median wage requirements for employers hiring through the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP). These updated rates now apply to all Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) applications received on or after that date. If your business is actively hiring foreign workers, it is important to understand how these changes impact…
A Guide to Building Your Legacy Through Immigration
How Building Your Legacy Through Immigration Can Help You Live the Life You WantBuilding your legacy through immigration starts with a vision for your future and the courage to act.Immigration isn’t just about moving to a new country. It’s about creating something lasting for yourself, your family, and future generations. Whether you’re launching a business, raising a family, or seeking…
Episode 91: How Immigration Is Reshaping Canadian Real Estate with Andrew Carros
In this episode of Ask Canada Immigration Lawyer, Evelyn Ackah sits down with Andrew Carros, Chief Operating Officer of Engel & Völkers Vancouver, to explore the evolving landscape of Canadian real estate. With over 23 years of experience and a background rooted in a real estate family, Andrew shares his perspective on the Vancouver market’s unique challenges, including limited…
How Family Sponsorship Can Bring Your Loved Ones Home
Being apart from your loved ones can make even the most exciting immigration journey feel incomplete. Whether it’s a spouse, child or parent, distance affects your plans and your peace of mind.Canada’s family sponsorship program is one of the most effective ways to reunite families. However, recent changes have made the process harder to navigate, with new income rules, stricter…
Are Tariffs Why Canadian Businesses Move to the U.S.?
Canadian businesses are feeling the pressure. Tariffs are climbing, profits are shrinking, and cross-border trade feels more like a maze than a highway. If you’re running a company in Canada, you’re probably asking the same question bold leaders across the country are asking right now — Is it time to make a move?More and more Canadian businesses are moving to…
Time to Reassess – What the Foreign Buyer Ban Really Means for Canadian Real Estate by Andrew Carros
After two years of living with Canada’s foreign buyer prohibition, it’s time for an honest conversation about what this policy has actually accomplished and where we go from here. As someone who’s been working in Vancouver real estate through some of the most turbulent times our market has ever seen, I’ve had a front-row seat to these changes. But the…
Top Immigration Pathways for Entrepreneurs to Launch in the U.S
According to the National Bureau of Economic Research (DBER), immigrants represent more than one-fifth of all entrepreneurs in the United States. Foreign individuals can inject new ideas into the highly competitive economic landscape of the United States, and there are plenty of opportunities for those with amazing new ideas. If you’re ready to launch a new business in the United…
7 Reasons Why American Expats Choose Canada in 2025
Canada continues to attract American expats seeking more than just a change of scenery. For some, it’s about escaping political or economic uncertainty. For others, it’s the promise of universal healthcare, safer communities, or a better future for their children.
Whatever the reason, Canada’s reputation for stability, opportunity, and quality of life is why more Americans than ever are looking…
Can You Claim Asylum in Canada After Living Illegally in the U.S.?
If you’ve been living in the United States without legal status and are now thinking about seeking asylum in Canada, there are some things you should know. Many people in similar situations hope for a safer, more stable future north of the border.
Before you make any moves, it’s critical to understand how Canada’s Safe Third Country Agreement (STCA) with…