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From Evelyn and the Team at Ackah Business Immigration Law

Getting an immigration approval is an important milestone. But the decisions surrounding that approval can have an impact for years to come.

For a business, that could mean protecting employees and preserving a founder’s legacy. For an executive relocating to Canada, it could mean deciding whether to buy a home. For a family, it means making sure the life they are building here is protected.

This month, we’re looking beyond the application itself and at the bigger picture immigration planning should support.



One International Hire Helped Protect More Than 100 Jobs

We recently helped a family-owned aviation company secure a high-wage LMIA for a key executive after its founder passed away.

His daughters wanted the company and his legacy to continue, which meant finding the right person to lead more than 100 employees into its next chapter.

After months of preparation and multiple responses to Service Canada, the approval came through. The executive can now relocate to Canada with his family and help move the business forward.



This is a powerful example of how the right immigration strategy can support succession, protect jobs and preserve what a family spent years building.

A Strong Strategy Starts Before the First Legal Strategy Session

If your company is hiring internationally or relocating a key employee, the details you bring to your first conversation matter.

Your business structure, the person who needs to move, their role, your timeline and your long-term plans can all shape which immigration options make sense.

Thinking ahead also helps us consider what comes after the first work permit, including permanent residence, future transfers and business expansion.

The clearer the picture from the beginning, the stronger the strategy can be.

Can You Buy a Home in Canada on a Work Permit?

For executives, founders and foreign workers relocating to Canada, buying a home can feel like a natural next step.

But a valid work permit does not automatically mean you can purchase residential property.

Foreign buyer rules, exemptions, location, financing and immigration status can all affect your options. Your long-term plans matter too. A short assignment and a permanent relocation may call for very different decisions.



Before house hunting, make sure your immigration, financial and tax planning are working together.

Protect the Life You Are Building

Once you have established a life in Canada, your planning needs to extend beyond immigration status.

As your family, property, business interests and assets become connected to Canada, it’s important to make sure the right legal protections are in place. That can include a Canadian will, power of attorney, guardianship planning and citizenship documentation for children.



These are the details that help protect the people and responsibilities that matter most to you. Thinking about them early can bring greater clarity and security as you continue building your future in Canada.

Guest Insight on Estate Planning for Newcomers

This month, we’re pleased to feature Preyanka Prasad of Vanderleek Law, an Alberta and Saskatchewan lawyer whose practice includes estate planning, guardianship and trusteeship.

In her guest article, Preyanka shares what newcomers to Alberta should know about wills and estate planning, especially when property, family or assets are connected to more than one country.

Read the full article: Why Newcomers to Alberta Should Have an Estate Plan… Especially If You Own Property Here

Referrer of the Month

Lisa Hutchinson

Counsel, TingleMerrett

Lisa is a corporate and commercial lawyer and Registered Trademark Agent with over 16 years of experience advising businesses on a broad range of legal matters.

She holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from the University of Calgary and a Juris Doctor, with Distinction, from the University of Saskatchewan. Lisa was called to the Alberta Bar in 2010.

Lisa began her practice in real estate and litigation, developing a broad foundation before focusing on corporate law. Her background in computer science informs her work in areas involving digital assets, privacy, and technology-driven business issues. She is also a Registered Trademark Agent, having completed the required mentorship and qualifying examination through the Canadian Intellectual Property Office.

Prior to joining TingleMerrett LLP, Lisa led a small firm as owner and principal. Her experience as a business owner brings a practical, entrepreneurial perspective to her work, informing her advice to clients on risk, growth, and day-to-day decision-making.

Outside of her practice, Lisa enjoys spending time with her husband and two daughters and is an avid reader.

More about Lisa

Plan for More Than the Next Approval

Whether you are protecting a business legacy, relocating an executive or building a new life in Canada, your decisions today should support where you want to be tomorrow.

Our team looks at immigration as part of that bigger picture, helping you build a strategy for the immediate move and the future that follows.



If you are ready to plan your next step, book an initial call with our team.

📞 Call us at (587) 200-9584

📧 contact@ackahlaw.com

🌐 www.ackahlaw.com

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Evelyn dives deeper into the real stories, strategies and human moments behind immigration law.

From border updates and work permit tips to interviews with entrepreneurs and newcomers building their lives in Canada, the Ask Canada Immigration Lawyer Podcast helps you stay informed, inspired and confident in your next immigration decision.

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