Canadian Immigration Podcast - By Mark Holthe

Canadian Immigration Podcast - By Mark Holthe episodes:

• 10.16.2018

  BUSINESS IMMIGRATION SERIES: United State Mexico Canada Agreement – 5 great ways to work in Canada

  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...

  
• 06.22.2018

  Visa Processing – Navigating the Quirky Cases!

  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...

  
• 03.06.2018

  How to Select the Best Translator for Your Immigration Application

  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...

  
• 11.30.2017

  Express Entry – How to Score High on the IELTS Exam

  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...

  
• 02.07.2017

  SPECIAL US Immigration EDITION: Understanding President Trump’s Immigration Executive Orders – if that’s even possible!

  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,...

  
• 12.14.2016

  SPECIAL PNP SERIES: Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program

  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...

  
• 12.10.2016

  Humanitarian and Compassionate Applications – When all seems lost!

  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...

  
• 11.30.2016

  Inadmissibility on Security Grounds – Removing terrorists, spies and dangerous people from Canada!

  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...

  
• 08.17.2016

  Canadian Passports – Not as boring as you would think!

  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...

  
• 08.04.2016

  PNP Series: Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program

  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...

  
• 07.26.2016

  How to contact Canadian immigration authorities – even if they don’t want you to!

  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...

  
• 07.08.2016

  Employer Compliance Reviews – If employers are not scared, they should be!!

  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....

  
• 06.29.2016

  Wondering why your Canadian Study Permit got Refused?

  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...

  
• 06.24.2016

  Express Entry- Navigating the Nasty Online Portal

  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...

  
• 06.15.2016

  Owner Operator Labour Market Impact Assessments

  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,...

  
• 06.01.2016

  Judicial Review of a Visa Refusal – When all else fails!

  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....

  
• 05.19.2016

  Canadian Immigration World – Look out!

  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...

  
• 05.12.2016

  Canadian Citizenship – Good News on the Horizon!

  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...

  
• 05.05.2016

  Travelling to Canada with a Criminal Record – Beware!

  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...

  
• 04.21.2016

  Canadian Immigration Trends – 2016

  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...

  
• 04.15.2016

  Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program – What does the Crystal Ball Predict for 2016?

  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?...

  
• 03.10.2016

  How to obtain a Canadian Job Offer for Express Entry

  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...

  
• 03.01.2016

  Essential Tips on Getting your Spousal Sponsorship Application Approved

  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...

  
• 02.13.2016

  Canadian Permanent Residents – Beware the New eTA!

  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....

  
• 12.06.2015

  Looking for insight on Express Entry from an Immigration Lawyer?

  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...

  
• 11.29.2015

  Interview with Billie Young X-Immigration Officer

  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...

  
• 11.21.2015

  The New Liberal Government’s Canadian Immigration Reforms

  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...

  
• 10.08.2015

  Express Entry – Top 5 Reasons you are deemed ineligible by the “Come to Canada” assessment tool

  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...

  
• 09.22.2015

  Top 5 Reasons Your Express Entry Application Can Get Rejected!

  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...

  
• 09.15.2015

  Top 5 Things to Prepare Before Submitting Your Express Entry Profile

  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...

  
• 09.10.2015

  Canadian Immigration Podcast

  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...

  
• 08.20.2015

  Express Entry: Language Testing

  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...

  
• 08.07.2015

  PNP: Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program

  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....

  
• 07.31.2015

  Family Class: Sponsoring Overage Siblings

  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...

  
• 07.31.2015

  Express Entry: Educational Credential Assessments

  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...

  
• 07.31.2015

  Express Entry: Is your position eligible?

  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...

  
• 07.31.2015

  Express Entry: Employer Reference Letters

  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...

  
• 12.22.2014

  Express Entry: Can I apply without an LMIA?

  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...