Canadian Immigration Podcast

Nov 01 2024 155 ep. 49 mins 555
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This podcast is all about Canadian Immigration law, policy, and practice. Periodically Canadian immigration lawyer Mark Holthe will address various topics related to the Canadian immigration process. If you are looking for up-to-date information on where the government is going with the latest round of changes, this is the place to come. If you are looking for specific answers, tips to completing IRCC application forms, and other useful information, visit the Canadian Immigration Answers podcast also on iTunes or visit our website at www.holthelaw.com.

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CIP 151: Time's Up Series - My work permit expires soon: Can I change to a visitor status?

Nov 01 2024 49 mins  
Episode 151: Time's Up Series - Transitioning from Worker to Visitor Status in Canada In this episode of the Canadian Immigration Podcast, Mark Holthe and Igor Kurliuk continue their "Time’s Up" series by discussing a critical question facing temporary foreign workers in Canada: Can I change my status from worker to visitor when my work permit is about to expire? As new immigrati

CIP 150: Time's Up Series - The High Cost of Staying in Canada Illegally

Oct 28 2024 33 mins  
Episode 150: Time's Up Series - The High Cost of Staying in Canada Illegally In this episode of the Canadian Immigration Podcast, Mark Holthe and immigration lawyer Alicia Backman-Beharry continue their Time’s Up series by delving into the significant risks and long-term consequences of staying in Canada without legal status. As temporary resident options narrow, many individuals

CIP 149: Time's Up Series - What to do when your work permit is expiring?

Oct 16 2024 41 mins  
Episode Summary: Time's Up – What to Do When Your Work Permit is Expiring In this episode of the Canadian Immigration Podcast, Mark Holthe and immigration lawyer Alicia Backman-Beharry kick off the Time’s Up series, designed to address the critical issue of expiring work permits for international students, post-graduate work permit holders, and temporary foreign workers. Mark a

CIP 148: AAIP Expression of Interest System - Everything you need to know!

Oct 02 2024 39 mins  
Episode Summary: In this episode of the Canadian Immigration Podcast, Mark Holthe is joined by Alicia Backman-Arcand to discuss the latest developments in the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP), specifically the launch of the brand new Expression of Interest (EOI) system. The episode delves into the impact of these changes, how they align Alberta with other provinces like

CIP 147: Uncovering TFWP Abuse: What Every Employer and Worker Needs to Know

Aug 28 2024 38 mins  
Podcast Show Notes: Uncovering TFWP Abuse: What Every Employer and Worker Needs to Know In this episode of the Canadian Immigration Podcast, Mark Holthe and Alicia Backman-Beharry discuss the growing issue of abuse within Canada's Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP). They explore the legal obligations of employers, the rights of foreign workers, and the severe consequences of n

CIP 146: Mastering the 'Intention to Reside' in Canada's PNPs

Aug 28 2024 29 mins  
Podcast Show Notes: Provincial Nominee Programs and the "Intention to Reside" Requirement In this episode of the Canadian Immigration Podcast, Mark Holthe and Alicia Backman-Beharry delve into the intricacies of Canada's Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) with a focus on the "intention to reside" requirement. This requirement is a critical component for applicants nominated by a pr

CIP 145: Lengthy Delays in Security Screening

Jul 22 2024 89 mins  
Episode Title: Lengthy Delays in Security Screening Host: Mark Holthe, Immigration Lawyer, Holthe Immigration Law Guest: Will Tao, Immigration Lawyer, Heron Law Offices Sponsor: Canadian Immigration Institute - Subscribe to the 2024 Express Entry Accelerator Course Episode Summary In this insightful episode of the Canadian Immigration Podcast, host Mark Holthe welcomes back immigra

CIP 144: The Real Costs of Immigrating to Canada

Jun 07 2024 27 mins  
In this episode of the Canadian Immigration Podcast, your hosts Mark Holthe and Alicia Backman-Beharry dive deep into the real costs associated with immigrating to Canada. From government fees to travel expenses, Mark and Alicia break down the hard and soft costs that every potential immigrant needs to consider. Key Topics Discussed: Government Fees: Breakdown of application pro

CIP 143: The Dangers of Crowd Sourcing Canadian Immigration Information with Robert Leong

May 22 2024 46 mins  
Show Notes for Canadian Immigration Podcast Episode 143: The Dangers of Crowd Sourcing Immigration Information Episode Overview: Join host Mark Holthe, as he welcomes back Robert Leong, a seasoned immigration lawyer from British Columbia, for an enlightening discussion on the risks associated with sourcing immigration advice from unregulated forums and platforms. This episode sheds

CIP 142: The PNP Battle for PR in Canada - From Temporary to Tenuous

May 20 2024 35 mins  
Episode Number: 142 - The PNP Battle for PR in Canada - From Temporary to Tenuous Introduction: Host: Mark Holthe Co-Host: Alicia Backman-Beharry Overview of the episode: Discussing the intensifying challenges within provincial nominee programs (PNPs) across Canada and how they impact temporary residents and foreign workers seeking permanent residency. Key Topics Discussed: Rec