Ask Canada Immigration Lawyer Evelyn Ackah

In this episode of the Ask Canada Immigration Lawyer Evelyn Ackah podcast, Evelyn speaks with New York immigration lawyer Remzi Kulin about U.S. immigration during a time of rapid change and uncertainty. Remzi is the managing attorney of Kulin Law Firm and works with entrepreneurs, investors, skilled professionals, families and companies navigating business and employment-based immigration. Evelyn...

Calgary, Alberta lawyer Gordon Vanderleek is the Founder and Chief Strategist of VanderLeek Law (and Evelyn's wills and trusts guru!). His practice focuses on solving problems and educating in the areas of estate planning, estate administration and trust law. Gordon takes pride in being compassionate and empathetic, had making a difference in people's lives during high stress times of their lives....

In this episode of the Ask Canada Immigration Lawyer, Evelyn Ackah podcast, Evelyn Ackah discusses a question she is hearing more frequently from clients and travellers: what is actually happening at the U.S. border right now? While the immigration rules themselves have not dramatically changed, the way those rules are being applied has shifted. Many travellers are experiencing more questioning, m...

In this episode of Ask Canada Immigration Lawyer, Evelyn Ackah speaks with Steve Fretzin, President and Founder of Fretzin, Inc. and host of the Be That Lawyer podcast , about business development for lawyers and why relationship-building remains at the heart of sustainable professional growth. Drawing on more than 20 years of coaching experience, Steve shares how he helps lawyers move away from o...

In this episode of Ask Canada Immigration Lawyer, Evelyn Ackah speaks with Tom Hanson of Channel Architect LLC, a global trade strategist and Principal Advisor, about the deep connection between international business expansion, cross-border mobility and the systems that make global commerce work. With more than 30 years of experience across the private sector and as a former U.S. Foreign Commerci...

In this episode of Ask Canada Immigration Lawyer, Evelyn Ackah speaks with Kim Miller-Hershon, a leadership and organizational consultant, about the evolving challenges of managing people and building effective teams. With her extensive experience coaching executives and managers across industries, Kim brings practical strategies for improving communication, fostering authenticity, and navigating...

In this episode of Ask Canada Immigration Lawyer, Evelyn Ackah, Evelyn speaks with Deborah Stern, a partner at Sandler, Travis and Rosenberg, about the rapidly changing world of US-Canada trade compliance. With her unique background as both a former US Customs official and current private practice attorney, Deborah brings over 18 years of expertise helping businesses navigate the complex intersect...

In this episode of  Ask Canada Immigration Lawyer , Evelyn Ackah sits down with Andrew Keros, 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 housing s...

In this episode of  Ask Canada Immigration Lawyer with Evelyn Ackah , Evelyn is joined by her longtime friend and client,  Phoebe Fung , the visionary founder of  Vin Room , Calgary’s premier wine bar with three thriving locations—including a unique dog-friendly patio at the Calgary International Airport. Phoebe shares her inspiring story of transitioning from a successful 15-year c...

In this episode of the Ask Canada Immigration Lawyer Evelyn Ackah podcast, Evelyn welcomes John Apuzzo, an international tax leader and partner at MGO, to discuss cross-border tax strategies and financial planning for businesses and individuals navigating international taxation. Originally from Canada and now based in California, John shares his journey in international tax and his passion for sim...

On the Ask Canada Immigration Lawyer Evelyn Ackah podcast, host Evelyn Ackah shares insights from a recent webinar on navigating work visa options for Canadian professionals seeking opportunities in the United States. In this episode, Evelyn explores the visa categories and strategies that help Canadian professionals cross borders seamlessly. She covers everything you need to know about the implic...

In this episode of the  Ask Canada Immigration Lawyer Evelyn Ackah podcast,  Evelyn welcomes Oscar Sy, principal and founding partner at Numis CPA Inc., to discuss cross-border tax and financial strategies for Canadians and Americans. Oscar, a lifelong Vancouverite, shares his career journey from his education at Langara College to his experience at Ernst & Young and how he ultimatel...

In this episode of the Ask Canada Immigration Lawyer Evelyn Ackah podcast, Evelyn Ackah connects with Lars Kushner, founder of Kushner Legal Corporation, to discuss important estate planning considerations for Canadians living in or moving to the United States. Lars shares his immigration journey from Canada to the U.S., the challenges he faced becoming a certified lawyer in California, and how hi...

In this episode of Ask Canada Immigration Lawyer Evelyn Ackah , Evelyn speaks with Mike Frey, President and CEO of Yellow Basket, LLC, based in Houston, TX. With 30 years of experience in business and technology, Mike shares his journey from Microsoft to founding Yellow Basket, a company dedicated to helping businesses streamline operations through automation and systems integration. As a client o...

Canada Immigration Lawyer Evelyn Ackah speaks about criminal inadmissibility in the immigration context. In this episode, Evelyn covers everything you need to know about Temporary Resident Permits (TRP) for Canada, Criminal Rehabilitation and U.S. Visa Waivers. In this episode, Evelyn dives deep into the complexities of criminal inadmissibility when crossing borders into Canada and the U.S. She co...

On the  Ask Canada Immigration Lawyer Evelyn Ackah  podcast, host Evelyn Ackah speaks with Vaida Rissanen, a time management expert. Vaida shares her background in applied mathematics and how she transitioned from being a scientist to starting her own business in time management. She discusses her 12-week-to-success program, which is tailored to the unique needs of legal professionals. V...

On the  Ask Canada Immigration Lawyer Evelyn Ackah  podcast, host Evelyn Ackah talks with Garth Froese, the president and CEO of Pacific East Research Corporation, and they discuss what it's like being a corporate client of Ackah Business Immigration Law. Pacific East is a data management company that provides contact information for corporations in the U.S. and protects people from frau...

On the  Ask Canada Immigration Lawyer Evelyn Ackah  podcast, host Evelyn Ackah talks with Jeremy Bollington, the president of  Your Franchise Is Waiting  about his business and how he helps entrepreneurs and business owners looking to move to the US with a franchise business entity. Bollington shares his background, which includes working in the banking world in London and New...

On the  Ask Canada Immigration Lawyer Evelyn Ackah  podcast, host Evelyn Ackah interviews her client and fellow entrepreneur, Nikhil Dwivedi. Nikhil shares his background and motivation for immigrating to Canada. He founded  EYP Creations  in India and wanted to expand his business in Canada. Nikhil discusses the success of his company, which manages artists and YouTube channel...

On the  Ask Canada Immigration Lawyer Evelyn Ackah  podcast, host Evelyn Ackah interviews Alay Yajnik, a law firm success growth expert and business coach. Alay shares his background in corporate business and training, and how he transitioned into coaching law firm owners. He discusses the common issues that keep his clients up at night, such as lack of income and overwhelming workloads....

On the  Ask Canada Immigration Lawyer Evelyn Ackah  podcast, Evelyn talks with Wayne Baxter, a cross-border wealth management expert. Wayne shares his personal immigration story, moving from Canada to the US, and discusses the unique challenges and opportunities that Canadians face when moving to the US with investment assets. He also talks about the importance of working with tax a...

In this podcast episode of  Ask Canada Immigration Lawyer Evelyn Ackah , Evelyn interviews Wilder Clements, the owner and managing lawyer of  Clements Employment Law  in California. They discuss various topics related to employment law, including the importance of a people-first approach in the workplace, the unique challenges and obligations faced by employers in Californ...

On the  Ask Canada Immigration Lawyer Evelyn Ackah  podcast, Calgary immigration lawyer Evelyn Ackah talks with Sean Murphy, a mortgage banker with BMO. Sean specializes in home mortgages for Canadian citizens in the US looking to buy in the "lower 48" and use Canadian income to qualify. Sean and Evelyn discuss programs available for Canadian snowbirds and expats in the U.S. to buy prope...

On the  Ask Canada Immigration Lawyer Evelyn Ackah  podcast, Calgary immigration lawyer Evelyn Ackah interviews Jean-Philippe Couture, a business and tax lawyer who is passionate about technology and innovation. He is also the founder of  Ingenio Solutions , a company that provides software for the corporate law practice. The software aims to automate and streamline corpo...

In this episode of the  Ask Canada Immigration Lawyer Evelyn Ackah  podcast, Calgary immigration lawyer Evelyn Ackah talks to Business Immigration Lawyer  Saja Raoof, a U.S. immigration attorney specializing in extraordinary ability visas  for individuals wanting to move to the United States. Saja shares her personal background as an immigrant from Iraq and her journey to becom...