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!
Can I Come to Canada with a Criminal Record?
(Below is a transcription of this video) Can I come to Canada with a criminal record? We get a lot of people asking us, what if I have a criminal record? Can I still get a visa? Can I enter Canada? Hello everyone, my name is Hishgee Bessey of visaplace.com. If you’re planning to apply […]
Are You Eligible for an Ontario PNP?
If you’re interested in applying to the Ontario Human Capital Priorities Stream, you must first be eligible for CIC’s express entry system and also meet Ontario’s criteria. Human Capital Priorities Stream Requirements In order to qualify for the Human Capital Priorities Stream, you must have: Received a PT Notification of Interest via yourMyCIC account; Successfully entered […]
New Rules for H-1B Working Visa to Be Introduced
As recently reported by The Wall Street Journal, the US has announced plans to change rules for H-1B working visa holders. If implemented, the changes may cost American companies millions of dollars. The draft guidelines state that employers who currently employ H-1B workers must file an amended visa application AND a Labour Condition Application (LCA) if a worker switches to work […]
Increase in the amount of Visas for 2015 Pan American Games and Parapan American Games
Toronto has been lucky enough to hold both the 2015 Pan American Games and Parapan American Games. With the result of the games being held here many people are looking to visit Canada which has been causing the Canadian Government to issue many visas. Individuals can apply though the accreditation process if they meet Canada’s […]
Actor Randy Quaid Released From Canadian Immigration Jail
As recently reported by CBC News, actor Randy Quaid was released from custody after his recent arrest in Montreal. The Canadian Immigration and Refugee Board ordered that the actor be released after being held in a detention centre in Laval, Que. A warrant had been issued for Quaid’s arrest back in January 2013 after missing an IRB interview. With his long, grey hair and significant […]
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 […]