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!
Taxes in Canada: Top Questions
Many of the benefits Canada is able to enjoy are funded through the people’s taxes. Canada’s tax system pays for roads, schools, health care, social security, public safety and immigration services for newcomers etc. Filing your first tax return is an important step in your newcomer’s life in Canada. There is a lot of information for people and […]
US Visa Refusal Letter and What to Do
Unfortunately, not all applications for immigration to the US are accepted by USCIS. This means there will be cases where the applicant receives a refusal letter. This letter denies the applicant’s application to enter the US. While disheartening, a US refusal letter does not mean that you need to give up on your dream to […]
US Tax Questions Answered for New Immigrants
If you are living in the US as a permanent resident or as a new citizen, you will need to file taxes. Taxes are used by the Government to fund various programs including Social Security and Medicare. The amount of taxes that you will be required to pay is based on the amount of income […]
US Healthcare Questions Answered for New Immigrants
Moving to the US means that you will have access to the United States Healthcare system. The US Healthcare system functions primarily in the private sector. This means that much of your care will be provided by private organizations. Unlike some other countries, the US does not have free/ subsidized healthcare. This means that in […]
Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) May 23, 2019 Draw #66
May 23, 2019 MPNP Draw #66 SKILLED WORKERS IN MANITOBA Number of Letters of Advice to Apply issued: 119 Ranking score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 548 INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION STREAM Number of Letters of Advice to Apply issued: 17 SKILLED WORKERS OVERSEAS Number of Letters of Advice to Apply issued: 60 who were invited directly by the MPNP under a Strategic […]
Saskatchewan Provincial Nominee Program (SINP) May 22, 2019 Draw
SINP May 22, 2019 Draw Date of Invitations to Apply: May 22, 2019 Category: Occupations In-Demand Score of Lowest Rank Candidate to Apply: 82 Total Candidates Invited to Apply: 221 Date of Invitations to Apply: May 22, 2019 Category: Express Entry Score of Lowest Rank Candidate to Apply: 82 Total Candidates Invited to Apply: 104 Previous Saskatchewan Provincial Nominee Program Draws […]
Ontario Immigration Nominee Program (OINP): May 22, 2019 Draw
May 22, 2019 OINP Draw Express Entry-aligned French-Speaking Skilled Worker Stream Date/time NOIs issued Number of NOIs issued Minimum Score May 22, 2019 9:09 a.m EST 360 Previous OINP Draws 2019 Once Ontario finds candidates they want, the individual will receive a Notification of Interest (NOI). After one has received an NOI, they will have to submit their […]
Trump Expected to Launch Bid That Will Overhaul Immigration Laws
On Thursday afternoon, President Trump spoke about a new immigration policy which proposes to reform border security and legal immigration. This plan calls for changes that would favor young, educated immigrants as opposed to those who have family ties in the United States. What Are the Proposed Changes for the New Immigration Policy? The measure […]
Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP) May 17, 2019
NSNP May 17, 2019 NSNP Draw Entrepreneur Stream Number of Invitations: 27 Score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 112 Successful applicants will receive a Nova Scotia Provincial Nominee Certificate, which will speed-up the Canada Immigration (Permanent Resident) Visa application process. Under the Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP), you may qualify under one of six streams. […]
Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP) May 16, 2019 Draw
May 16, 2019 PEI PNP Draw Business Impact: Work Permit Stream 14 invitations Minimum point threshold for Business Invitations: 107 Labour Impact & Express Entry 90 invitations Total invites in this draw: 104 Total invitations to date: 2120 Prince Edward Island held their fifth draw provincial nominee draw of 2019, offering 104 invitations between […]
Healthcare in Canada Explained for Immigrants
Canada has one of the best healthcare systems in the world. Many people want to move to Canada for their healthcare system to ensure their family is well taken care of. Although much of the healthcare is free in Canada there are some restrictions for immigrants and some procedures. Continue reading for us to explain […]
United States Plans to Add 30,000 More Visas For Seasonal Workers
The Trump administration spent the past week discussing how they plan to allow 30,000 more foreign seasonal workers into the United States temporarily. This would take place from when the rule is said to be set, through the remainder fiscal of 2019. The visa the seasonal workers would receive is called the H-2B visa. The H-2B program […]
Express Entry 117
May 15, 2019
Total Invitations Issued: 500
Lowest Qualifying Score: 332
Express Entry Draw May 15, 2019 #117 – CRS Score
The latest round of invitation for Express Entry Draw took place on May 15, 2019 which was the 117th Express Entry Draw. This was a unique draw for Federal Skilled Trades individuals with only 500 invitations to those with a CRS cut off score of 332. This was the #117 Express Entry Draw and the second draw of […]
Success Story: Family Immigration to the US with TN Visa
I had been working in Mexico as a dentist for the past 10 years. I met my wife five years ago and we got married last year. We have always dreamed of having a big family and my wife is now expecting our first child. My wife and I felt that moving to the US […]
Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) May 9, 2019 Draw #65
May 9, 2019 MPNP Draw #65 SKILLED WORKERS IN MANITOBA Number of Letters of Advice to Apply issued: 101 Ranking score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 569 INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION STREAM Number of Letters of Advice to Apply issued: 17 SKILLED WORKERS OVERSEAS Number of Letters of Advice to Apply issued: 52 who were invited directly by the […]