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!
Obama Braces for Immigration Battle With Republicans
As recently reported by The Washington Post, President Obama is preparing for a tough political and legal battle against the Republications brought on by the executive actions he is taking on immigration. However, it could be a bad time for the president to seek support due to lingering bad feelings and frustration from Latinos, leading to yet more pressure […]
Obama’s Executive Action
President Obama has passed, through an executive order, a comprehensive immigration reform bill that will give millions of undocumented immigrants in the United States the opportunity to “get right with the law”. Those affected must meet strict guidelines in order to receive temporary relief from deportation. They must show that they are the parent of […]
U.S . Customs and Border Protection launched first authorized app
U.S . Customs and Border Protection announced today the launch of the first authorized app to speed up a traveler’s entry process into the United States. The Mobile Passport Control will let travelers submit their passport information and customs declaration form by way of smartphone or tablet before CBP inspection. The app was developed by […]
Information sharing agreement signed between US and Australia
The Australian and United States governments signed and information-sharing agreement on Wednesday to improve each countries ability to confirm identities of foreign travelers. The agreement for sharing visa and immigration information comes as Australia tightens its border security to prevent. Australian jihadists from joining Islamic state of in Iraq and Syria. Foreign Minister Julie Bishop […]
US Department of State & Visa Processing Delays
US visa applications have been hindered over the past week after the US State Department’s central computer system used to process passport and visa requests crashed, reducing its operational capacity. In fact, the German soccer legend Rummenigge, 58, was forced to stay out of the United States along with six other players due to visa […]
U.S. proposes work authorization for spouses of highly skilled foreign workers
In an attempt to attract top talent, the Department of Homeland Security is proposing changes to immigration policy that would allow the spouses of certain highly skilled foreign workers to work while waiting for green card approval. Under the current laws, the spouse of an H-1B foreign worker obtains H-4 status which does not authorize […]
Study Finds that Limiting the H-1B Visas Hinders US Economy
A new study co-authored by UC Davis economics Professor Giovanni Peri and funded by the bipartisan Partnership for a New American Economy found that capping the number of visas issued to foreign-born tech workers limits the number of US-born workers that employers could hire. American tech interests have wanted to increase the number of available […]
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 […]
Visa Waiver for Malaysians will be a Possibility in the US
The U.S government will be working with the Malaysian government on including them in the United States Visa Program. In order for the Malaysian government to join the 37 others that have qualified and are listed in the program they will have to meet a set of qualifications set out by US laws and provisions. […]
Same Sex Immigration: DOMA Prop 8 Decision Over-Turned
The Supreme court has finally deemed DOMA unconstitutional. For a long time, same sex couples were forced to either choose between their homeland, or their spouses. Same sex couples have faced a long and hard battle to be able to stay together. Same-sex couples will now be eligible to receive all the same benefits any […]
Enrolling Your Children In School In Canada
All Canadian children are entitled to an education. We take education very seriously and believe that every child has the right to study and become someone great. Here in Canada, the government provides education for children free of charge. Enrolling Your Children Depending on the Province or Territory, public education begins at the age of […]
Declare Everything at the Border
If you are returning or coming into Canada for whatever reason you will receive a Canada Border Services Agency Declaration Card to complete before you land. If you are in need of such a document it would recommended that you seek immigration assistance before attempting to travel. Be Honest of What You Declare at the […]
Refused Entry to the USA – Case Study
Client’s Issue or Problem Our Client approached our office due to problems he has faced travelling to America and was denied entry to the US a number of times. Although our Client does not he does not have a criminal record, he had been loosely acquainted through business dealings with individuals from a known criminal […]
TN Application for Registration – Case Study
Client’s Issue or Problem A Client had applied for TN status as a Management Consultant with our assistance, at a Canadian airport that had a US pre-clearance center. The application was made when the Client was flying to a US destination and presented the application then. The officer that adjudicated this application, indicated that a […]
Humanitarian Parole Application – Case Study
Client’s Issue or Problem for Humanitarian Parole Client was in the US and had an E-2 visa for three years with several months remaining. The Client realized that he had overstayed his I-94 which was valid for 2 years and tried fixing the issue by leaving the US and re-entering to get a new I-94. […]