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!
Skilled Immigrants becoming Qualified to Work in Canada
Internships help Skilled Immigrants get started in Canada The Toronto Star published a story this week about Amrit Soar, an immigrant from Kenya who came to Canada in 2007. Immigration officials told Soar that she would be a perfect fit for Canada, because she was a lawyer with over 18 years of experience in her […]
Family facing Deportation from Canada due to “Error” on Immigration Application Form
Immigration Application Form-related Deportations from Canada in the News There are quite a few stories hitting the web these days about people who have immigrated to Canada and are facing the threat of deportation. Some of them have medical problems that are prohibiting them from applying for permanent residence; some have lost their family breadwinners in […]
Temporary Resident Permit Application Approved for “Highly Satisfied Customer”
Shabnam, I am very happy to report that I just left the Douglas Poe Port of Entry with an approved Temporary Resident Permit! (Temporary Resident Permit) I want to thank you for the incredible support you have given me throughout this entire process. Your constant availability, and incredible follow-up have been very comforting for me […]
Do I Need a Lawyer for Immigration: Value of an Immigration Lawyer 2025
Often we are asked this question: “Do I need an immigration lawyer?” So we asked the CEO and founder of VisaPlace, Michael Niren to answer this question for us. Below you can find his answer to why someone would need to hire an immigration lawyer. The typical scenario runs like this: Someone comes into our […]
Canadian Study Permits, US Student Visas and Cross Border Education
It’s that time of year again, and college acceptance letters are beginning to arrive for nervous students who have applied to their institution of choice. Sometimes,that institution is in another country, and Americans and Canadians are more often than not choosing to obtain a Canadian or US student visa to attend school across the border. […]
Obama’s Heath Care Bill Passes but what about the Illegal Immigrants in the United States?
Illegal Immigrants in the United States left without health care Whatever you think about Obama’s Heatlh Care Reforms approved by US Congress yesterday, you have to feel for the millions of US illegal immigrants who will be left out in the cold. Canada has a long and controversial history of universal heath care that covers […]
More Haitians adopted by Canadians than granted Canadian Permanent Residence
Canadian Permanent Residence for Haitians slow-going Unfortunately, when tragedy strikes it seems that after only a few weeks of scrutinizing media coverage it drops off the radar very abruptly. But as the media seems to pick up and move on just two months after the earthquake, Canada is still doing their part to help the […]
USCIS to begin accepting H-1B Visa Petitions towards cap for 2011
USCIS Accepting H-1B Visas April 1 United States Citizenship and Immigration Services will begin accepting H-1B Visa petitions filed on the behalf of foreign workers by their employers that are subject to the cap for the fiscal year of 2011 on April 1, 2010. The H-1B Visa is a work permit for the United States […]
For E-2 Visas, do I apply at U.S Consulate or at a US Service Center? What are the Advantages of Each?
Q. I am in the US as a visitor and wish to buy a US business and apply for an E-2 Visa. Since I am in the US, can I file the E-2 Visa application at a US Service Center in the US rather than at the US Consulate outside the US? I am from […]
E-2 Visas: Do I need Business Experience To Qualify for a US Business Visa?
Immigration questions on E-2 Visas Q. I have been an employee in Canada in HR for over 10 years. I wish to invest in a restaurant in the US. However, I have no experience in working or owing a restaurant. Can I qualify for an E-2 Visa? _____ A. For applicants wishing to establish or […]
10 Reasons Why Immigrants Choose to Settle in Toronto
Toronto is a great place to live. Many native Torontonians sadly take our fair city for granted. Sometimes, it takes recent immigrants to remind us about how good we have it. Many immigrants have come from places which are lacking in basic infrastructure, culture and general standard of living. They cherish their new found home […]
New CIC website for newcomers to Canada and immigration applicants
New website for newcomers to Canada offers advice and services Citizenship, Multiculturalism and Immigration Minister Jason Kenney announced this month that a new division of the Citizenship and Immigration Canada website would be created to better help newcomers to Canada find links to appropriate government services and opportunities within their communities. “The Services for Newcomers […]
TN Visa for Corporate Immigration Client Approved
TN Visa approved thanks to Niren and Associates immigration law firm Here is a testimonial for our US Attorney Fadi Minawi regarding his handling of a TN Visa application on behalf of one of our corporate immigration clients. “Extremely thorough and informative. Fadi, walked me through all the different scenarios that were applicable for my […]
Does having Canadian Adoptive Parents result in Automatic Canadian Citizenship?
Canadian Citizenship for Adopted Kids Last week, a hearing began for a teenager who is under threat of deportation back to his native Congo for committing a crime. Immigrant young offenders, unlike their age of majority counterparts, are not typically deported when they commit a severe crime. The teenager was recently released from a juvenile […]
Proposed Changes for Canadian Work Permit Regulations may affect Migrant Visa Workers
Canadian Work Permit changes not for the better Months after reporting on how foreign workers in Canada on work visas made the difference between their families in their home countries merely existing or flourishing, a proposal to the government may impact the ability of these workers to earn money and stay long-term in Canada. There […]