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Welcome to VisaPlace! Founded by Toronto immigration lawyer Michael Niren, VisaPlace is a key resource for all your US and Canadian immigration needs. This website is your go-to source for the latest immigration and visa news and programs. We work with an experienced team of immigration lawyers and licensed consultants to provide quality and affordable visa services. Our team helps you understand your options so you can make well informed decisions based on an analysis of your situation and credentials. A consultation is the best way to get started on your path to immigration.

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Carlene Henry

VisaPlace has been a great help in answering all my immigrant questions. The staff was very polite and patient. I am comfortable working with them and will recommend them to anyone who is in need of their services.

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Share Ross

Nadia and company worked with us for quite a long time to sort out a complicated Canadian Permanent Resident Status situation. All done and let me say… they are TERRIFIC to work with. Communication. Consideration. Efficiency. Highly recommend.

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Eros Sainz

Bansuri assisted me and let me tell you: she was awesome when I called in, she was very nice in providing the information, being professional and friendly. I felt more drawn and secure to trust and move forward in the process of scheduling appointment with VisaPlace. I must admit I had my doubts, but this helped tons. Plus I didn’t have to wait like other places which they had appointments available in +1month. It was the very next day here. So far all is good 👍

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Mozhgan Eivariboroushghalan

I’m have just started to get the counseling for the journey of bringing my loved one to Canada. Mansi is a good and honest consular. She offered the best option to visiting Canada and explained the details. I think if everything goes well on my side, then I would ask for visitor visa’s experts to make an application.

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Paul Newman

VisaPlace is very knowledgeable about Canada-US immigration matters and the appropriate information is conveyed skillfully. I would highly recommend contacting the VisaPlace Team to consult for any individual questions or concerns. They also have fantastic up to date information on their blog and have helpful live Q&A events.

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Jaime Reyes

Nadia assisted me by offering options with which to move forward. She was most knowledgeable and attentive, able to quickly assess my case to which she offered options to consider in order to proceed. Nadia was courteous and focused on my needs. She gave me a sound perspective with which to approach my goals, and to take advantage of the options that best suit my present needs regarding a visa to start a new life in Canada, gainfully employed. This was research on behalf of my friends wishing to move to Canada.

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Pat Notz

I used Visa Place to help me through the Permanent Residency application process and I highly recommend them to anyone looking for professional assistance through this process.

Visa Place clearly explained the process, guided me through the extensive documentation process, and fully prepared the application. Response times to all inquiries were always incredibly fast. Multiple staff with different expertises helped through the process but communication was always efficient and clear — everyone was always up-to-date on the processes and I never had to repeat myself.

Once submitted, my PR application was approved in just 2 months with zero problems. It’s a complicated process requiring a lot of documentation and I highly recommend having Visa Place help you through the process.

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lynnet akech

worked with VISA place to reapply for my sister’s study permit to Canada from Kenya. She had been rejected the first time. They were quick to respond and answered my questions in a timely manner. They also wrote a submission form in the application that greatly helped the approval. Glad we worked with them , the visa got approved within 2months and my family and i are very happy it was a succes

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Tasneem MBahrainwala

I had contacted visa place to obtain Canada visa for my mom. My experience with them was very good and they have been very professional and thorough in their job. They provided me with very good insights on how to go about and answered my questions in a timely manner. They reviewed all of the paperwork multiple times before finalizing the documents.
I happy to say that my mom got her visa approval after submission within a week. All of the folks associated in this process were pleasant to work with and I enjoyed my interactions with them. I wish all of them the Very Best! and I shall recommend them for my friends and would reach out to them again if I needed help.
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Mario Dolbec

Our experience with the team at VisaPlace has been absolutely wonderful. We are grateful for Ms Nadia Bakhtiari’s assistance in processing our application. Nadia was attentive, empathetic, knowledgeable, professional, friendly and accessible. She provided guidance and kept us informed every step of the way. Thank you VisaPlace and special thanks Nadia!

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Juyeong Yoon

Visaplace, Nadia and her team did excellent job. They are super eager to help you out even if this firm is pretty busy place, I always get a response in one business day. Nadia has a sweet heart that she’s taking a big responsibility out of your case. My situation was complicated and hard. I was freaked out from dealing with CBSA and we had a several phone calls. She explained to me how to deal with each steps and truly understood my situation. Her expertise is amazing. I wish I was in Toronto and visit them to say Thank you in person. They are fantastic. Thank you so much!

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Mike Grushin, Full Stack Executive

I am very impressed with the quality of service, transparency and technology provided by VisaPlace. I had a chance to work with many lawyers and law firms and very few come close.

VisaPlace helped a few Ukrainian colleagues that I referred, and they were very satisfied with the experience

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Youmna YOUNES

Yasmeen Ali was the direct contact i was working with. She is absolutely the best agent i met. Very professional and very friendly at the same time. She was so helpful and patient, especially during Covid times.She answered all my questions and emails to renew my husbands PR. I would definately recommend this firm especially if you live abroad. Ask for Yasmeen Ali, the friendliest and most efficient agent! Thank you again Yasmeen….all the others working with her seem also very professional and efficient…they also followed up during her absence.

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VisaPlace. If you need reliable efficient knowledgeable help with resolving you immigration issues VisaPlace is your solution. From your initial call you are placed at ease, the level of professionalism is par none! The time agreed for your consultation is promptly met by an attorney. The entire team works together to keep you informed as your individual matter progresses to a resolution. I am grateful for the assistance which they gave me!

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Belinda Maraj

Our experience with the team at VisaPlace has been absolutely amazing. Special thank you to Nadia Bakhtiari whom we had the pleasure of partnering with. Nadia was attentive, empathetic, knowledgeable, professional, friendly and accessible. She provided guidance and kept us in the loop every step of the way. We were so impressed with the professionalism and exceptional client experience from VisaPlace that we partnered with them for both our PR application and our citizenship application. Thank you VisaPlace and thank you Nadia!

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Common Immigration Questions

Is there a difference between lawyer and attorney?

No. Generally speaking an attorney is a person who is a member of the legal profession while a lawyer is someone who is trained in the field of law and provides advice.

Are you open during the Coronavirus pandemic/lockdown?

Yes! VisaPlace is 100% open during the COVID-19 pandemic. US and Canadian immigration are still accepting applications and inviting foreigners to apply so this is the best time to apply! All of our immigration consultations are done in a socially distant manner.

Do I need to hire an immigration lawyer?

Hiring an experienced lawyer or a law firm can help minimize mistakes and improve chance of successfully getting a visa. In many immigration situations you do not want to risk representing yourself or applying without the advice of an experienced immigration professional. Failing to work with an immigration lawyer can lead to wasted money, wasted time, and frustration.

How much does an immigration attorney cost?

The cost of hiring an immigration attorney varies depending on the services you are requesting. Typically you will pay for the processing fees which are assigned by the government and then you pay for the service of the lawyer or attorney which they will give you during the consultation. During your initial consultation with the immigration consultant be sure to ask for an estimate so that you will know how much you are required to pay.

Should I only work with an immigration lawyer near me?

Although most of our immigration lawyers are based in our office in midtown Toronto, we can help you immigrate to Canada or the US from anywhere in the world. Whether you’re in the GTA or overseas, our immigration consultants can communicate by phone or video conferencing. This allows us to help people from the comfort of their home or office. We can accommodate any client with their preferred method of communication.

What is the difference between an immigration lawyer or an immigration consultant?

An immigration lawyer acts as an advisor and counselor for foreign citizens and immigrants. Green card lawyers provide aid when dealing with visa applications, permanent residency, citizenship, and naturalization. Immigration lawyers represent their clients and help mediate communication between them and immigration authorities. They also represent their clients in an immigration hearing.

An immigration consultant is an individual who provides assistance to immigrants. This assistance can be with filing applications, filing a petition, gathering the required documentation for their application, or helping to find a translator. Canadian consultants are licensed by the IRCC, a certification all of our consultants have.

How do I start my immigration process?

If you would like to start your process but you are not ready to hire an immigration lawyer then you can fill out our free online immigration questionnaire. Here you can fill in our immigration goals and let us know a bit more about you. We will be able to tell if you are eligible for immigration then reach out to you to book a consultation.

How do I get immigration advice?

Your first step is to book a consultation with an immigration professional to start mapping out the steps to complete your immigration journey. We will help you understand you eligibility and the best path to complete your immigration goals. Book a consultation now!

Is there a difference between a US and a Canadian immigration lawyer?

Yes, the United States and Canada are two completely different countries, who both have different rules and regulations involving immigration. Our immigration lawyers have the experience and knowledge to lead you in the right direction whether you are interested in US or Canadian immigration.

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Canada Express Entry Draw July 5th, 2023 #254 The latest Express Entry Draw took place on June 5th, 2023, which was the 254th Express Entry Draw. This draw was the very first STEM occupations draw. The draw offered: 500 ITA 486 cut-off score (CRS) STEM Occupations This is the second Express Entry draw of July 2023. […]

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By CaseyJanuary 25, 2023
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The United States State Department has unveiled a new initiative called the Welcome Corps, which allows groups of American citizens to sponsor refugees from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela resettlement in the United States. This represents a substantial shift in policy and could lead to an increase in the number of migrants accepted while also […]