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!
Trump Wins the Presidency and the Canadian Government’s Immigration Site Crashes
What a night! On the eve of the election of the 45th President of the United States, Donald J. Trump beats Hillary Clinton for the presidency against all odds. The political pundits were united in their predictions that Clinton would handily win this one….but they were wrong. As millions watched the media networks tally up […]
“If Trump Wins I’m Moving to Canada” — Here’s How to Do it
*** UPDATE: This post was originally written on March 11, 2016. As of November 8, 2016, Donald Trump is now the President-elect of the United States of America. If this is reason enough for you to consider immigrating to Canada, please scroll down to “What Types of Visas Are Available?” for more information. *** Donald […]
Canada May See 320,000 New Permanent Residents in 2017. What Does This Mean?
Canada may see 320,000 new permanent residents in 2017. What does this mean? The general population mostly won’t notice, but these numbers may impact those seeking work in Canada. How will this impact Foreign Workers? Foreign workers will have to try and maximize their Comprehensive Ranking System (“CRS”) points (i.e. enhance language skills and education […]
Why You Will Love Canada’s Immigration Laws for Same Sex Marriage
Being in a same-sex relationship presents challenges: you’re faced with prejudices of others and discrimination against you and your partner, all while trying to live as a couple and make your partnership work. And if you live in a country that doesn’t allow same-sex marriage laws, you’re most likely the target of bigotry at the […]
5 Mistakes People Make When Moving From Canada to the USA
There are many reasons to move from Canada to the United States, such as the larger economy south of the border, or to marry a US citizen. The cultures are similar in many ways, and the nations are very friendly with one another, which can create the illusion that immigrating to the USA from Canada […]
Lululemon May Leave Canada if Foreign Worker Rules Don’t Change
Lululemon has been courting controversy on a frequent basis over the past half-decade, including problems with their premium yoga wear and insults directed against their target market demographic. Lately, they’ve been threatening to pull out of Canada if the government doesn’t grant them specific exemptions for hiring foreign workers. Instead of undergoing the same process […]
Why Marrying a Canadian Does Not Automatically Lead to Citizenship
Do you think your spouse will become a citizen as soon as you’re married? Think again. It’s a widely-held belief, after all, that the marriage joins two people’s lives in such a way that binds their property and their identities. It’s a widely-held belief, after all, that the marriage joins two people’s lives in such […]
How to Get Canadian Temporary Work Permits for Permanent Residency
How to get Canadian temporary work permits for permanent residency may be a nagging question for any non-Canadian working in the country through a temporary work permit. The uncertainty of what happens when that permit expires is very real. What is to stop the government from deporting the expired permit holder? Or, more importantly, what […]
Common Reasons Why You Could Be Denied Entry to the US
The USA is the world’s number one country to immigrate and its government has put in place elaborate systems and practices to ensure its busy borders aren’t being crossed by undesirables. Even if you have your passport handy, it’s possible to be turned away at the border, where the border guard’s authority cannot be questioned. […]
What All New Canadians Need to Know About Their First Tax year
One of the many privileges of living in Canada includes your first year of paying taxes to the government. Mercifully, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) treats new Canadians differently. In order to get newcomers accustomed to how the Canadian tax system works, the first-year process focuses on establishing your presence within the system. Residential Ties […]
Immigration Policy Review for Temporary Foreign Workers
Immigration news update: We have some very exciting news to share with you today: the Government of Canada has promised to look into its foreign worker policy. Under the new liberal government, we have seen quite a few positive changes and we are hoping more will follow. Here are some of the changes: There were better […]
Cuban Immigration to U.S. Continues to Spike in 2016
The complex geopolitical relationship between the United States and Cuba has frozen the island nation for more than half a century. In 2014, President Barack Obama decided to melt the remaining animosity from the cold war, restoring diplomacy with a country that’s only 90 miles away. Prior to this change, the United States considered Cuba […]
Why a Lebanese-Nigerian Billionaire/ Clinton Supporter Was Denied entry to the US
The rise of terrorism has resulted in numerous nations tightening their borders, including the United States. To protect the U.S. against external terror groups, detailed background checks are often conducted to shed light on those who support known terrorist groups. When government security organizations believe that a traveler has ties to extremists, the entry will […]
Are You a US Truck Driver Who Wants to Work in Canada?
Land the driver’s job you want, where you want. Your experience, training, and knowledge of the industry can all help you move north. Here’s what you’ll need to know in order to get started. The United States Versus Canadian Qualifications The basic requirement for being a truck driver is essentially the same in the United States […]
Do You Want to Move to Canada Because of the US Election
Every four years, we get a surge of people interested in immigrating to Canada because of the US presidential election. Many people can be a bit naive about the processing of moving to Canada from the US but we can help! Similar to the Bush-Gore election in 2000, the current political apocalypse fought between Republican […]