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!
US Plans to Lift Covid Emergency Declarations May 2023
On January 30th, President Joe Biden’s administration announced that COVID-19 emergency declarations will be lifted on May 11, nearly three years after the US imposed broad pandemic measures to halt the spread of the virus. The COVID-19 national emergency and public health emergency (PHE) were declared by then-President Donald Trump in 2020. Biden has continually […]
Express Entry 239 February 1, 2023 Total Invitations Issued: 893 Lowest Qualifying Score: 733 Express Entry Draw February 1, 2023 #239 – CRS Score
Canada Express Entry Draw February 1st, 2023 #239 The latest Express Entry Draw took place on February 1st, 2023, which was the 239th Express Entry Draw. This draw was a Provincial Nominee Program draw. The draw offered: 893 ITA 733 cut off score (CRS) PNP This is the first Express Entry draw of February 2023. Canada […]
What You Should Know About Targeted Express Entry Draws in 2023
Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) recently held public and stakeholder consultations to improve the Express Entry application management system in order to better target Canada’s economic needs and labor shortages. IRCC uses the Express Entry system to manage Targeted Express Entry draws are a method for Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to manage […]
Sharini Wijeyesekera
Sharini Wijeyesekera is a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC) recognized by theGovernment of Canada as a member in good standing with The College of Immigration and CitizenshipConsultants (CICC). She is an Honors Graduate of CDI College, Mississauga, Diploma in ImmigrationConsulting (Immigration Practitioner Program) and have over three years of experience in the field ofCanadian Immigration […]
Michelle Niren
Michelle Niren is the Director of Consultants at Visaplace. She received her Bachelor’s Degree (hons) at York University and her Master’s Degree at the University of Toronto. She has been working in various capacities for Visapace on a consultative basis since its inception. Michelle has worked in many industries overseeing HR, and marketing with particular expertise […]
Indian Engineering Students Thrive in Canada’s Top-Ranked Programs
Canada is an excellent choice for Indian engineering students looking to study abroad. With its diverse culture, high-quality education system, and welcoming society, Canada provides students with a unique and enriching experience. In this article, we will look at some of the reasons why an Indian engineering student should consider studying in Canada, as well […]
A New Program Allows Americans to Directly Sponsor Refugees for Resettlement in the US
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 […]
Express Entry 238 January 18, 2023 Total Invitations Issued: 5500 Lowest Qualifying Score: 490 Express Entry Draw January 18, 2023 #238 – CRS Score
Canada Express Entry Draw January 18, 2023 #238 The latest Express Entry Draw took place on January 18th, 2023, which was the 238th Express Entry Draw. This draw was not specified toward a certain program (all programs). The draw offered: 5,500 ITA 490 cut off score (CRS) All Programs This is the second Express Entry draw […]
Express Entry 237 January 11, 2023 Total Invitations Issued: 5500 Lowest Qualifying Score: 507 Express Entry Draw January 11, 2023 #237 – CRS Score
Canada Express Entry Draw January 11, 2023 #237 The latest Express Entry Draw took place on November 23rd, 2022, which was the 236th Express Entry Draw. This draw was not specified toward a certain program (all programs). The draw offered: 5,500 ITA 507 cut off score (CRS) All Programs This is the first Express Entry draw […]
CDC Announces Negative COVID Test Will Be Needed for Those Traveling to the US from China, Hong Kong and Macau
The US CDC announced new COVID-19 testing requirements for air passengers arriving from China, Hong Kong, and Macau on Wednesday, December 28, 2022. All travelers aged 2 and older must be tested no more than two days before departure and show a negative test result to the operating airline, regardless of nationality or vaccination status, […]
International Experience Canada (IEC) is Now Accepting Applications for the Year 2023
The pools for the 2023 season of International Experience Canada (IEC) were opened for new candidates on December 19th. Candidates who are eligible to participate in IEC 2023 can now create their profile online. Immigration Minister Sean Fraser announced at a press conference in Banff that the International Experience Canada (IEC) program will begin on […]
Canada Extends Work Permits for Family Members of Temporary Foreign Workers
The slow pace of Canada’s economic growth has made it difficult for business owners, particularly those in the tourism industry, to find the workers they require. Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship, and Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Tourism and Associate Minister of Finance, announced that Canada is extending work permits to family members […]
US Immigration Changes in 2022: Year in Review
According to US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), nearly a million immigrant adults were naturalized as American citizens in the fiscal year 2022, the third-highest annual tally in US history. Naturalizations have reached a 14-year high, a year after President Biden directed federal agencies to promote naturalizations by removing bureaucratic barriers in the citizenship process, […]
9 Canadian Immigration Changes in 2022: Year in Review
In the year 2022, many significant immigration changes occurred in Canada. We have seen a growth of visas being applied for following the pandemic, and Canadian immigration is vastly increasing. Canada has welcomed a record number of immigrants in 2022! The most significant events in Canadian immigration in the last year are discussed below. Canadian Visa Changes and New […]
New Work Opportunities for Canadian and Italian Youth
On November 14, 2022, the Canadian government announced a new Youth Mobility Agreement with Italy to expand employment opportunities for Canadian and Italian youth. This agreement allows Canadian and Italian youth to apply for international work and travel opportunities through the International Experience Canada Program. Participants must be between the ages of 18 and 35 […]
