An immigration attorney in the United States has been sentenced to five years in prison after helping thousands of people immigrate fraudulently, netting millions of dollars in fees. The attorney, Earl Seth David, of New York, had been living in Canada since 2006 but was extradited to the United States last year. According to prosecutors, [...]
Help with immigration in Toronto
There are many different opportunities for people from all over the world who wish to immigrate to Canada, especially Toronto which is also known as one of the most multicultural destinations in the entire world. Many people come to Toronto every year to live here permanently, or even temporarily on visitor visas, work visas or [...]
March is Fraud Prevention Month: Beware of Immigration Fraud
The month of March is fraud prevention month, and Citizenship and Immigration Canada has issued a statement regarding the prevention of immigration fraud in Canada. “The best way to protect oneself is to become informed,” said Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney. “I encourage Canadians, and especially newcomers, to visit the Citizenship and Immigration [...]
Former Immigration Manager Sentenced To Prison For Accepting Cash to Fast-Track Applications
A former immigration manager, Diane Serre, has been sentenced to sour years in prison after giving special treatment to specific immigrants and their immigration applications in exchange for cash and gifts. In his decision, the judge said, “Canada, as a whole, has also been harmed by your behaviour in that it conveys a message to [...]
What to expect at an Immigration Consultation
We get a lot of questions about Canadian and US Visas. On our website we have a lot of information but for people who need help with immigration, there is no better way to start then by having a consultation with one of our immigration experts. Listening to you at the Consultation At the consultation [...]
Looking for Immigration Consultants in Toronto?
If you are looking for help with your immigration case in Toronto, you’ve come to the right place. While we are not immigration consultants, we are instead immigration lawyers. This means that we are more qualified to handle your immigration case, are better regulated and we can offer services that immigration consultants cannot. Why [...]
Canadian Immigration Consultants Are Not Licensed To Sell Jobs
A disturbing report from the Canadian Embassy to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is reminding the public and people who are interested in immigrating to Canada on work visas or under the Skilled Worker Program that immigration consultants are not licensed to offer jobs – something that, according to Emirates 24/7, has become a “booming [...]
Five Ways To find An Immigration Lawyer
There are many immigration representatives who are available to help you with your immigration matters for the United States and Canada. But just like with any other professional service, you want to make sure you are getting the best help. It’s not just a matter of getting the most for your money – it’s also [...]
Immigration Consultants in Toronto fail to provide Immigration services to applicant
Dear Sir / Madam, I hope you are well and first of all wish you a very happy new year. I got your reference from Ripoff Report website and wonder if you can help! I am living and working UK ( originally from India) and used a services of immigration consultants in Toronto Ontario* for [...]
Hiring an Immigration Representative
Both the United States government and Canadian government have created complicated barriers to entering their countries. As the years go on, stricter immigration rules and regulations are introduced to make the process even more difficult. Sometimes entire immigration programs are overhauled, while in other cases the requirements that make someone eligible for a specific program [...]
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 [...]
More Foreign Visitors are Expected as 2012 Scotiabank Caribbean Carnival Opens
TORONTO, ONTARIO–- This year’s Scotiabank Toronto Caribbean Carnival is officially opened. The 2012 Scotiabank Toronto Caribbean Carnival is a festival celebrating Caribbean culture and traditions. 2012 Scotiabank Toronto Caribbean Carnival The event that is regarded as the largest street festival in the North America is patronized by over a million spectators from around the [...]
Canada Border Services Agency Crackdown Results In Dozens Of Charges Against Immigration Consultants
Immigration consultants facing charges A former immigration consultant and two other immigration consultants in Winnipeg and Montreal are facing dozens of charges by the Canada Border Services Agency. According to this National Post article, the founder of Canadian Immigration Solutions Manitoba (later named CISI Canadian Immigration Strategies), Brad Jacobson, is facing more than 20 counts [...]
Hiring an Immigration Lawyer or doing it on your own. What option should you choose for your immigration application?
We have written extensively about this topic. How to choose an immigration lawyer; what information to ask a lawyer before hiring him or her; what to look out for etc. The Canadian government itself though its immigration website at www.cic.gc.ca also has provided guidance on this topic. Overall its good information except that they say” [...]
What Services Do Immigration Consultants Provide?
Many people who want to immigrate to Canada use the services of an immigration consultant or an immigration lawyer. Both types of immigration representation are different, but the services do overlap. Before you hire an immigration consultant, you should always ask if they are a member of the Immigration Consultants of Canada Regulatory Council. This [...]
