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!
Top 5 Tips for Getting a US or Canadian Visa
(Below is a transcription of this video) So, you want to get a visa for Canada or United States. You want to work, perhaps want to study, or move there permanently? Hi, My name is Michael Niren, immigration lawyer and founder of visaplace.com. I’m going to outline for you the top five tips to hopefully […]
Electronic Travel Authorization Introduced for Travelers From Visa Exempt Countries
Travelers from visa exempt countries (such as UK, Australia, France, Japan and Chile) will be required to apply for an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) before travelling to Canada. This is very similar to a current system in place in the USA, known as the ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization), which is used by the […]
The Philipines is the Top Source Country for Canadian Immigrants
As recently reported by Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC), the Philippines was the top source country for permanent residents to Canada last year. In 2014, Canada opened its doors to over 40,000 Canadian permanent residents from the Philippines – that’s a 30% increase from the previous year. In addition to that, Canada also issued close to 47,000 visitor […]
The Recent Changes to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program Come Into Force
As recently reported by CIC news, the recent changes to the temporary foreign worker program came into effect on April 30, 2015. The changes allow Canadian employers who can’t find a Canadian to fill the position to employ foreign workers on a temporary basis. The hourly wages per occupation chart has also been updated. The […]
Canada and the U.S. Sign the Beyond the Border Action Plan
As recently reported by Yahoo Canada News, the federal government will start implementing pre-screening of travellers from countries that don’t require a visa to visit Canada. This is part of a border security deal with the US. From next year, visitors from countries that don’t require a visa to visit Canada will be required to apply […]
How to Qualify for an LMIA Work Permit
I’d like to talk to you about some recent important changes that have been made to the work permit application process. Specifically, Labor Market Impact Assessment or LMIA. The LMIA has commonly replaced the LMO, Labor Market Opinion, and this is one of the first steps in the work permit approval process. In order to […]
How to Sponsor your Spouse to Canada
Hello, everyone. My name is Hishgee Bessey from visaplace.com. Today I would like to talk about sponsoring your spouse or common-law partner. If you’re a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident who married a foreign national, you may be eligible to sponsor your spouse. Canadian government gives a priority to such kind of application, recognizing […]
More Candidates Without Job Offers Accepted into Express Entry Draw
As recently reported by CIC News, Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) performed the latest draw from the express entry pool, and issued 925 invitations to candidates with more than 469 Comprehensive Ranking System points. The Express Entry System Works The latest results followed the announcement that the first few successful Express Entry applicants had already […]
Quota Reached for EB-5 Visas as Wealthy Chinese Flood the System
As recently reported by CNN Money, the US has reached its annual quota of EB-5 immigrant investor visas and has warned there will be no more spaces left for Chinese applicants after May 1, 2015. It’s the second year in a row the annual supply of EB-5 immigrant investor visas, which provide green cards to immigrants who can invest […]
5 Misconceptions (and one Truth) About the US Immigration Process
Are you able to separate US immigration myths from fact? At VisaPlace, we see so many myths and misconceptions flying around the internet, and sometimes it can get a little confusing, especially when you don’t know who to believe. To help make life a bit easier, we’ve put together five of the biggest misconceptions about […]
What to Expect at an E-2 Visa Interview
Hello. My name is Danielle Grbic from visaplace.com. I’m here today to discuss with you what to expect during your E-2 visa interview that is scheduled at a US consulate across Canada. Many of our clients ask us what to expect, how to prepare and what would be the possible outcomes of an E-2 visa interview? […]
Don’t Make These Common US Citizenship Application Mistakes
Are you worried that your US citizenship application won’t be accepted? It can be daunting, especially because any errors you make could end up affecting your chances of becoming an official US citizen. We’ve put together five of the biggest mistakes you can make on your US citizenship application, so you know exactly what to […]
What To Do Once You’re an Express Entry Candidate
Congratulations if you have been placed in the Express Entry pool of candidates! Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) has done so only after evaluating your Express Entry profile and finding you eligible. Once in the pool, it is crucial to understand and be aware of the following: One Year – You will be in the pool for […]
Tricky US Immigration System More Difficult than Building Instagram, Says Co-Founder
Can you imagine a world without Instagram? Nor can we, but according to co-founder Mike Krieger, it almost didn’t happen thanks to the long delays that come with navigating the US immigration system. The photo filtering and sharing app may be one of the most popular around, but apparently getting a visa took Krieger a lot longer than actually building Instagram in the […]
Only 26% of Immigrants Want Canadian Citizenship
As recently reported by CIC News, the number of Canadian immigrants who actually want to become citizens has dropped by 53% in recent years. Only 26 per cent of Canadian immigrants have expressed the desire to be granted citizenship. According to former citizenship director-general Andrew Griffith, the massive decline is due to the government’s recent fees and […]