What actually happens when you try to move between Canada and the United States without a solid immigration plan — and why are so many families getting stuck, delayed, or denied?

In this episode, Gerry Scott sits down with Evelyn Ackah, Founder of Ackah Business Immigration Law, to unpack why pre-immigration planning has become essential for Snowbirds, cross-border families, and professionals navigating life on both sides of the border.

With more than 25 years of experience — and her own personal journey immigrating to Canada — Evelyn brings both expertise and heart to the conversation. She explains how immigration, tax, real estate, and family planning all intersect long before an application is ever filed.

Gerry and Evelyn break down:

• What pre-immigration planning really looks like (and why it saves money, time, and stress)

• How relocating affects tax residency, investments, real estate, and corporate structure

• What Canada’s reduced immigration targets mean for workers, families, and retirees

• The most common mistakes people make when they DIY their immigration using Google or ChatGPT

• Why border officials are showing increased scrutiny, from secondary screenings to Nexus revocations

• New U.S. rules requiring registration for anyone staying 30+ days, including teenagers

• How to navigate life when one spouse is Canadian and the other is American

• Why parents should register their children for Canadian citizenship early to avoid future complications

• What options exist when a spousal PR application is refused — and why reapplying properly often wins

• How business owners and professionals use intercompany transfers to relocate to Canada

• Real-world stories showing how one old border conversation or missed detail can derail an application

Evelyn’s insights make one thing clear: pre-planning isn’t optional anymore — it’s the key to keeping families together, avoiding financial surprises, and crossing borders with confidence.

Connect with Evelyn Ackah:👉 Ackah Business Immigration Law https://www.ackahlaw.com/

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