Second time working with Visaplace, and was successful again with a visa application for parents (2 out of 2). Worked with Felicita and Mansi, strong guidance, very detailed approach to putting together a very thorough and comprehensive application. Good feedback and support throughout the full process. Highly recommend Visaplace!
15 Steps to Get Yourself Approved as a Federal Skilled Worker in Canada in 2014
Canada, the second largest country in the world, is one of the most sought after places for emigration. For five consecutive years, the United Nations has ranked Canada the best place to live in terms of: Educational opportunities Crime rates Unemployment To give your application the best chance, you should follow these guidelines when applying: […]
How Long is Processing for Canadian Application?
There are many steps you must take and requirements must meet to become a Canadian citizen. But it’s common to have many questions about what happens after you apply. Understanding Canada’s Citizenship Processing Times After you apply for citizenship, you must wait to take the citizenship test. The time between submitting your application and writing […]
H-1B Visa Cap Has Been Reached For 2014
(Below is a transcription of this video) Hi. This is Michael Niren, I’m an immigration lawyer and founder of visaplace.com. It was just announced today, that the H-1B cap for the fiscal year of 2015 has been reached. That means, no more H1B’s will be accepted, unless it’s a non-profit affiliated with a university, or […]
H-1B Visa for Canadians
If you are a Canadian and looking to work in the United States you are in luck! There are many close ties between the US and Canada which allows Canadians to obtain a work visa. Many Canadians are eligible for a TN visa as a professional under the UMCA but many look at the extensive […]
How to Avoid Being a Victim of Immigration Fraud
(Below is a transcription of this video) Hi, this is Michael Niren, Immigration Lawyer and founder of visaplace.com. A lot is being said about avoiding being a victim of immigration fraud. Immigration fraud is an ongoing problem world-wide; individuals holding themselves out to be legal representatives for people to assist them with their immigration applications. […]
Jeb Bush – US Illegal Immigrants Come As ‘Act of Love’
(Below is a transcription of this video) Hi, this is Michael Niren, Immigration Lawyer and founder of visaplace.com. Recently former Florida Governor Jeb Bush made a statement that was quite controversial. He basically said illegal immigrants are coming to the United States out of an act of love for their families. US Illegal Immigrants Come […]
LMO Blacklist for Work Visa Non-Compliance
(Below is a transcription of this video) Hi, this is Michael Niren, an immigration lawyer and founder of visaplace.com. Employers now have to be very careful about complying when they’re hiring foreign workers. There’s now what we call a blacklist published on the CIC website. Understanding LMO Work Visa Non-Compliance and the Blacklist This blacklist is a […]
Quebec Investor Program Re-opens for 2014
(Below is a transcription of this video) Hi. This is Michael Niren, Immigration Lawyer and Founder of visaplace.com . The Quebec Investor Program is being reopened. That’s great news. They’re going to be taking applications in September of 2014. The criteria is that you have to have a net worth of $1.6 million and invest […]
Visa Rules change in U.S to hold on to Foreign Talent
The United States has said that they will soon begin allowing spouses of a foreign worker to apply for work visas. This has been done to retain highly skilled people for available jobs in the U.S. This change will affect spouses of those on an H-1B Visa, this allows people to work on a limited-term […]
How Express Entry Works for Canadian Immigration 2019
The Canadian Government has gone ahead with a new system that will allow qualified immigrants to gain ‘Express Entry‘ starting in 2015. This will help fill open jobs for which there are no Canadian workers. Express Entry which used to be known as Expression of interest will be an easier path to Canada that will pick […]
The Nova Scotia Provincial Nominee Program for 2014
(Below is a transcription of this video) Hi, this is Michael Niren, I’m an immigration lawyer and founder of VisaPlace.com. The Nova Scotia provincial nominee program is open. They are accepting only 150 applicants. It’s an opportunity for individuals to immigrate to Canada to the province of Nova Scotia. It’s a great program however not […]
The US is in Need of Temporary Foreign Workers
(Below is a transcription of this video) Hi. This is Michael Niren, an immigration lawyer and founder of visaplace.com. I’ve been saying for some time that there’s a disconnect between employees in the US needing foreign workers, low skill workers, high skill workers to fill the labor force and immigration regulations; which is very restrictive […]
Update on LMO suspension for Food Services: FAQs
There are many questions surrounding the recent decision by the Federal Government to suspend the LMOs for employers in the Food Services. Below are some answers to those questions we hope will help. Who is effected? Most establishments that sell food and drink will be effected by the latest cancellation of the FSW category for food servers. […]
Mohamed Harkat Could Remain in Canada “Indefinitely”
As reported by CBC News Thursday May 15, 2014 – “The risk of Mohamed Harkat being deported and tortured in his home country of Algeria could keep the terror suspect in Canada indefinitely”. The court ruled that returning an individual to where they faced torture or death was unconstitutional and a violation of international human […]
Do I Qualify For Permanent Residence In Canada?
In 2013, about 200,000 people became permanent residents of Canada. These individuals entered Canada as permanent residents under several different eligibility levels. Some became residents because they proved their ability to work and support themselves in the nation, others became residents because a loved one sponsored their arrival, others still became residents under refugee status. […]