At the moment, there is no retiree visa for the United States – although such a visa it would no doubt be very popular. As it stands now, Canadians who wish to spend time in the United States as retirees cannot stay there year-round. Canadians who spend their winters in the United States – affectionately [...]
How do you know if I need a work visa for the US?
This is a very good question and is asked a lot. The answer may seem somewhat strait forward. After all you would think that if you intend to work in the USA then you would need a work permit. But like everything with immigration, it isn’t that simple. There are certain exceptions that you should know about where [...]
How to Retire in the USA from Canada
We get a lot of Canadians asking us how can they retire in the US. Many baby boomers and elderly Canadians entering retirement are looking to settle in a warmer climate especially during the harsh Canadian winter months. No Retirement Visa for the US The challenge is that there is really no “retirement visa” for the US. I don’t [...]
From Persecution to Prosperity: Famous North American Refugees
North America has been a haven for those seeking freedom and safety from oppressive governments from its inception. Canada and the United States admit a large number of refugees (from most countries) and provide a stable community for refugees to live a safe and happy life. It’s no surprise that many people who are given [...]
What You Should Know About Toronto Immigration Policy
The world over, people migrate to other countries for several reasons— work, family, education, better prospects and more. Canada is a popular destination for immigrants and for years now, it has had a high per capita admission into the country. If you are looking at immigrating to Canada, here is what you need to know [...]
Canadian Immigration Infographic
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Hurricane Sandy USCIS Office Closures
Below is a reproduction of the bulleton outlining USCIS Offices that are closed due to Hurricane Sandy Due to Hurricane Sandy the offices listed below will be closed or open late on: Tuesday, October 30, 2012. All applicants appointments will be rescheduled to the next available appointment date; applicants do not need to do anything to request a [...]
Do you Know How Billionaires Travel Across the World?
The rich and famous have various advantages in life, including the way that they travel abroad. Instead of booking a cruise or traveling on popular commercial airlines, celebrities often buy their own private jets or yachts. Here is a look into the opulent ways that the upper class travels internationally. Bill Gate’s Travel [...]
Have You Considered Vacationing At A US Resort?
The number and quality of tourist spots across the country, ranging from the beautiful outdoors of national parks to the luxurious beaches of Florida and Hawaii to theme parks like Disneyland make any vacation easy to plan out. The best resorts in the US offer comfy accommodation, quality meals, activities for kids and families, and [...]
Expedited services for citizenship preparation and naturalization application
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is allocating an estimated amount of $5 million in funding for its program that aims at promoting top-level services for citizenship preparation and naturalization application. The availability of the Citizenship and Integration Grant Program widens the range of services in the communities across the country in addressing [...]
Canada to use Biometrics in Visa Program in 2013: Big Brother is watching
According to a recent press release from Citizenship and Immigration Canada, the government will begin including biometrics in its temporary resident program sometime in 2013. What are biometrics? Biometrics are digital fingerprints and photographs that are taken to go with a Canadian temporary resident permit, also called a visitor visa. If you are from a [...]
Visiting Canada for Rosh Hashanah in 2012?
The Jewish New Year is upon us and many people worldwide have relatives in Canada whom they wish to visit for Rosh Hashanah this year. Visiting Canada and Tourist Visas Depending on where you are from, you may need a tourist visa to Canada in order to join your family for the holidays. It is [...]
Canada Imposes New Visa Requirements on Several Formerly Exempt Countries
According to a press release from Citizenship and Immigration Canada, the government of Canada has now (12 a.m. September 12, 2012) imposed visitor visa requirements for citizens of the following countries: St. Lucia St. Vincent Namibia Botswana Swaziland Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney, “We continue to welcome genuine visitors to Canada. These changes [...]
Robin Thicke was Refused Canadian Citizenship
Despite his celebrity status, Robin Thicke, the 35-year-old son of Canadian superstar Alan Thicke has his application for Canadian citizenship for his two-year-old son, Julian denied. Quick look on Thicke’s Citizenship Robin, who was born in the United States, was never able to obtain Canadian citizenship because Alan never applied to make him a [...]
Immigration Minister tries (and fails) to silence Toronto Immigration Lawyer
This is a first I think. As reported in the Globe and Mail, the government took the unusal step of complaining to the Law Society of Upper Canada, the regulatory body governing Ontario lawyers. The complaint was against a Toronto Immigration Lawyer for allegedly engaging in professional misconduct for claiming that the government gave special treatment to Conrad Black in processing [...]
