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!
Quebec Skilled Worker’s Programme (QSWP) Has Reached Cap
Bad news for the many looking to join the Quebec Skilled Worker’s Program (QSWP), as the cap has been reached and applications will no longer be accepted until at least April 2015. Quebec Skilled Worker’s Programme Capped The cap for Quebec’s most popular immigration program was reached back in August. This is with more applications […]
Qualifying for the Canadian Experience Class
(Below is a transcription of this video) Hello, my name is Michael Niren, founder of visaplace.com, an immigration lawyer. Today, I’m here to talk to you about the Canadian Experience Class or the CEC category. Understanding the Canadian Experience Class Category The government recently announced that over the next year, only 12,000 CEC applications will […]
Caribbean Immigrant Children Fast-Tracked to Deportation from U.S?
The coming months could see a surge of Caribbean families being deported, especially children, thanks to a fast-track being led by the Obama Administration. Caribbean Immigrant Children Now Facing Deportation According to immigration advocates and attorneys, this is an unprecedented change in strategy, which is mainly fueled by the recent wave of unaccompanied Central American […]
How to Expand Your Business into the US
(Below is a transcription of this video) Hi. My name is Michael Niren. I’m an immigration lawyer and founder of visaplace.com. Today I’m going to talk to you about businesses who are interested in expanding in the United States. Expanding Your Business into the US Through a L1 Visa We have a dedicated U.S. visa […]
Expedited Processing Available For Certain LMIA Applications
Good news for temporary foreign workers. Recent welcome reforms to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program have included the possibility for some applicants to benefit from expedited processing. Applicants that meet certain specific requirements may be eligible for expedited processing. This would take just 10 business days for their Labour Market Impact Assessments. Eligible LMIA Applications for Expedited Processing […]
How to Enter Canada with a DUI
(Below is a transcription of this video) Hi, my name is Michael Niren. I’m an immigration lawyer, founder of visaplace.com. I’m here to talk today about individuals who unfortunately have a DUI and who are interested in coming to Canada to cross our borders and potentially visit, work, or study. Entering Canada with a DUI […]
Ontario Against Removing ‘Citizenship by Birth’
As recently reported in the TheStar.com – The Ontario government says it will not support Ottawa’s proposal to remove citizenship rights to children born in Canada to non-citizens and non-residents. Ontario Says ‘No’ to Removing ‘Citizenship by Birth’ Ontario Deputy Immigration Minister, Chisanga Puta-Chekwe, was quoted in a letter, written to Ottawa dated September 6, […]
Have You Been Stopped at the US Border? Then File a I-192 Application!
(Below is a transcription of this video) Hi. My name is Michael Niren. I’m an Immigration Lawyer and Founder of visaplace.com. This is a message for Canadians or other individuals who are having trouble entering the U.S. through the U.S. border. Filing a I-192 Application for Temporary Entry Perhaps you have a criminal record, a […]
Quebec Skilled Worker Immigration
The Quebec Skilled Worker Program is set to reopen April 1st expected to be released shortly that will set the program’s restrictions. In 2014 the Quebec Government imposed a limit of 6,500 applications which was reached in early August 2014. Now, only those applicants who have a valid employment opportunity will be considered until the […]
Express Entry being implemented in January 2015
The Express Entry program will be launched in January of 2015. It will offer four different groups of economic based immigration classes the opportunity to expedite their application by placing them in a pool of candidates accessible to prospective employers. Potential immigrants in the Federal Skilled Worker Program, Federal Skilled Trades Program, Canadian Experience Class, […]
Ottawa urged to remove citizenship by birth on Canadian soil
Immigration Officials have recommended that Canada remove its citizenship by birth policy to limit the potential of “birth tourism,” wherein foreign nationals who have children in Canada are then sponsored by those children once they turn eighteen. However, critics have responded by arguing that birth tourism is extremely rare and the cost of restricting citizenship […]
Expression of Interest Category for Canada in 2015
(Below is a transcription of this video) Hi, this is Paula Holmes of visaplace.com. Today I’m going to talk about a new immigration policy called Expression of Interest or EOI. The Expression of Interest Program The EOI program is set to be launched in January 2015. The purpose of the EOI is to seek out […]
Age of Dependents Now Under 19 Years for Canadian Immigration
(Below is a transcription of this video) Hi, this is Paula Holmes, with visaplace.com. Do you wish to immigrate to Canada? Do you have children under the age of 19? You may be able to bring them as dependents on your application. Age of Dependents Changes for Canadian Immigration On August 1, 2014, Citizenship and […]
Sponsoring Americans to Canada for Immigration
(Below is a transcription of this video) Hi, my name is Michael Niren. I’m an immigration lawyer and founder of visaplace.com. Canadian Sponsorship for Americans This is a message for Americans who are in relationship with a Canadian, who are interested in possibly being sponsored to Canada. Either you are in a common law relationship, […]
Refugees in Canada Face Higher Risk of Loss of Status and Deportation
The Immigration and Refugee Act (IRPA) has recently come under scrutiny. Accusations claim amendments that were made back in 2012 put refugees in Canada in a vulnerable position. Refugees In Canada and the Higher Risk of Deportation The changes meant that anyone with refugee privileges in Canada (who did not yet have Canadian citizenship) may […]