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Welcome to our Immigration News! We hope you enjoy up-to-date information about Canada and US Visas. Learn about the latest updates about Canadian Immigration and the latest updates about US Immigration. 

Immigration is consistently changing in both the United States and Canada. We have compiled the latest updates on visas and immigration news. 

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Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) January 17, 2019 Draw #56

By VisaPlaceJanuary 17, 2019
Permanent ResidencyExpress Entry Draws
January 17, 2019 MPNP Draw #56 Skilled Worker in Manitoba Stream 200 Letters of Advice to Apply issued with minimum score of 650 International Education Stream 32 Letters of Advice to Apply issued Skilled Workers Overseas 27 Letters of Advice to Apply issued to those under the Strategic Recruitment Initiative with a minimum score of […]
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Ontario Immigration Nominee Program (OINP) January 17, 2019 Draw

By VisaPlaceJuly 20, 2020
Permanent ResidencyExpress Entry Draws
January 17, 2019 OINP Draw French Speaking Skilled Worker Stream 33 NOIs – January 17, 2019 9:01 am EST Entrepreneur Stream 13 NOIs – January 17 ,2019. Minimum score 115. On January 17, 2019 the Ontario Immigration Nominee Program issued 13 ITA (Invitation to Apply) under the Entrepreneur Stream to those with a minimum score […]
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Saskatchewan Provincial Nominee Program (SPNP) January 16, 2019 Draw

By VisaPlaceDecember 20, 2019
Permanent ResidencyExpress Entry Draws
SPNP January 16, 2019 Draw   Saskatchewan Express Entry 362 invitations to apply Occupation In-Demand 234 invitations to apply Previous Saskatchewan Provincial Nominee Program Draws 2019 The Saskatchewan Provincial Nominee Program offered a total of 596 ITAs to individuals, including Express Entry candidates, to apply for provincial nomination under the SPNP. There were 362 candidates […]
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What Is a CEAC Visa Status?

By VisaPlaceJanuary 14, 2019
Policy
The Consular Electronic Applications Center (CEAC) allows foreign individuals and their legal representatives to check the status of U.S. visa applications online. People use this system to make payments for their applications, submit and check files and documents. After September 3, 2013, the United States required individuals to file their immigration petition to the U.S. DOS using […]
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Ontario Immigration Nominee Program (OINP): January 14, 2019 Draw

By VisaPlaceJuly 20, 2020
Permanent ResidencyExpress Entry Draws
January 14, 2019 OINP Draw Human Capital Priorities Stream 1,493 NOIs – minimum score 439 On January 14, 2019 the Ontario Immigration Nominee Program offered 1,493 candidates ITAs to apply under the Human Capital Priorities stream of the OINP. The 1,493 candidates must have a job offer in Ontario. The Human Capital Priorities Stream allows […]
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Ontario Immigration Nominee Program (OINP): January 11, 2019 Draw

By VisaPlaceJanuary 11, 2019
Permanent ResidencyExpress Entry Draws
January 11, 2019 OINP Draw French-Speaking Skilled Worker Stream 38 NOIs – January 11, 2019 10:15am EST The Ontario Immigration Nominee Program invited 38 Express Entry candidates to apply to the OINP under the French-Speaking Skilled Worker stream. Candidates in this stream must have a French language proficiency equivalent to a Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level 7 […]
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Express Entry Draw January 10, 2019 #108 – CRS Score

By VisaPlaceNovember 20, 2019
Permanent ResidencyExpress Entry Draws
The latest round of invitation of the Express Entry Draw took place on January 10, 2019 which was the 108th Express Entry draw. The #108 draw offered 3,900 ITAs to those with a cut off CRS score of 449 or higher. This was the #108 Express Entry Draw and the first draw of January and the first […]
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Saskatchewan Provincial Nominee Program (SPNP) January 3, 2019 Draw

By VisaPlaceJanuary 3, 2019
Permanent ResidencyExpress Entry Draws
SPNP January 3, 2019 Draw Entrepreneur Program 90 invitations to apply Expression of Interest Pool Selection Scores Average EOI Score: 120 Highest EOI Score: 150 Lowest EOI Score: 115 Previous Saskatchewan Provincial Nominee Program Draws 2019   “Immigration Services conducts draws to select candidates from the Entrepreneur Expression of Interest (EOI) pool, inviting them to […]
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Canada’s Parents and Grandparent Sponsorship Update 2019

By VisaPlaceJuly 20, 2020
Family ImmigrationParent & Grandparent
In 2018, the IRCC announced the will be reopening the Parents and Grandparent Sponsorship Program in 2019. In the previous years this program would open on January 2nd. This is not the case in 2019. The IRCC tweeted that they will not be opening the program until late January 2019. The IRCC expects to process […]
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Saskatchewan Provincial Nominee Program (SPNP) January 2, 2019 Draw

By VisaPlaceJuly 20, 2020
Permanent ResidencyExpress Entry Draws
SPNP January 2, 2019 Draw International Skilled Workers With an Employment Offer: 4,000 Applications   Saskatchewan Experiences Existing Work Permits & Health Professionals: 1,200 Applications Students: 1,300 Applications Hospitality Workers: 200 Applications Long Haul Truck Drivers: 50 Applications Entrepreneur and Farm Farmers: 50 Applications   Previous Saskatchewan Provincial Nominee Program Draws 2019 The federal government sets […]
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Express Entry Draw December 19, 2018 #107 – Canadian Immigration

By VisaPlaceDecember 19, 2018
Permanent ResidencyExpress Entry Draws
The latest round of invitation for Express Entry Draw took place on December 19, 2018 which was the 107th Express Entry draw. This was the #107 Express Entry Draw and the second draw of December 2018. The draw gave 3,900 invitations to those with a CRS cut off score of 439. The most recent draw, the 106th, gave […]
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Family Sponsorship 2021: Parents and Grandparents Program

By VisaPlaceApril 6, 2021
Family ImmigrationParent & Grandparent
Visit our page on the Parents and Grandparents Program in 2021. January 9, 2020 Update: The Grandparent and Parent sponsorship program has been postponed in order to evaluate the effectiveness of the current program. Currently, the program works like a ticket lottery. You must be ready to log in and complete an application the moment […]
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Express Entry Draw December 12, 2018 #106 – Canadian Immigration

By VisaPlaceJuly 20, 2020
Permanent ResidencyExpress Entry Draws
The latest round of invitation for Express Entry Draw took place on December 12, 2018 which was the 106th Express Entry draw. This was the #106 Express Entry Draw and the first draw of December 2018. The draw gave 3,900 invitations to those with a CRS cut off score of 445. The most recent draw, the […]
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US Immigration 2019: What to Expect

By VisaPlaceDecember 6, 2018
Policy
The year 2018 has been a big year for US Immigration policy. The Trump administration has re-worked several aspects of US immigration including the H-1B visa and has entered into a new trade agreement with Mexico and Canada. US immigration is becoming more challenging and 2019 could see more limitations on immigration emerging. H-1B Visa […]
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2019 Look-Ahead for Canada Immigration News

By VisaPlaceDecember 9, 2019
2018 has been a busy year for immigration in Canada from Express Entry Draws to the Provincial Nominee Program. Not to mention, quite a few changes have been made in categories like inadmissibility and USMCA. Considering these changes, we can begin to predict what to expect for Canadian immigration in 2019. Canadian Immigration in 2019: […]
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Wasi Mesbahuddin

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Maria Accounting

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Attorney Felicita’s leadership, attention to detail, and deep knowledge of immigration law made the entire process smooth and stress-free. The team was responsive, thorough, and truly committed to achieving the best outcome for us.

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