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 Immigration Changes for French
The government has made some tweaks and changes to the point system for selecting immigrants in hopes of increasing the proportion of immigrants who speak French on arrival with a 20 percent increase to about 82 percent. Immigration and Cultural Communities Minister Diane De Courcy said “We want people who choose Quebec to be able […]
Start Up Visa Changes
The new Start-Up Visa Program grants Permanent Residency for foreign entrepreneurs while assisting them to become established in Canada. The successful applicants link with private sector organizations in Canada, where they will receive funding, guidance as well as expertise. For the foreign entrepreneurs, the program has been expanded to include business incubators who can help […]
Preparing For Your Canadian Immigration Interview
The main goal of the interview is to make sure the information you gave is correct and to see how much you know about Canada. Here, we’ll give you the best tips for answering Canada immigration interview questions. To do well, you should: Be prepared: Bring all your important papers and arrive early. Communicate clearly: […]
7 Questions to Ask An Immigration Attorney
When you first call or meet with an immigration attorney, it can be hard to know what questions to ask them–especially if you are unfamiliar with immigration law. Asking the right questions can help you determine if a particular immigration attorney is right for you, develop a strong, working relationship with your attorney, and move […]
How to Find a Canadian Immigration Lawyer
These days, there are many options when searching for an immigration lawyer in a large city like Toronto. Finding the right Canada immigration lawyer or attorney is important if you are to achieve your immigration and visa goals. The visa process can be very challenging and often requires the help of an immigration professional to […]
What Most Immigration Lawyers Won’t Tell You
I have been around the block so to speak. Over the years I have met thousands of people wishing to immigrate, get work visas, study or just visit Canada or the US. Some of these people are in terrible trouble, facing removal and deportation. But my experience doesn’t end there. I have also encountered many […]
Why 1959 Is An Important Year For Refugee Status
Ellen Fairclough made the years 1959-1960 very special for Canada, and for many desperate refugees. She opened up Canada’s gates to a total of 6,912 refugees that year. 325 tubercular refugees and 501 people that were related to them were allowed to migrate into Canada. 1959 was eventually named World Refugee Year due to the […]
Toronto Services For Undocumented Immigrants
Earlier on this year, the city of Toronto took steps to assist immigrants and give them access to City of Toronto services even if they are not here legally. There are currently an estimated 200,000 immigrants here illegally at this present time. Toronto wants you to know that if you are out of status there […]
New Immigrants welcomed under the new Federal Skilled Trades Program
On August 16, 2013, Canada’s Citizenship and Immigration Minister Chris Alexander, officially welcomed one of the first permanent residents Eric Byrne, originally from Ireland, under the new Federal Skilled Trades Program. “The new Federal Skilled Trades Program enables us to attract and retain skilled workers – like Eric – so we can address regional labour […]
The Passports of the World (with Infographic)
What is a Passport, Exactly? Quick History Lesson The term “passport” is not derived from “sea ports”, but from a medieval document that was required to pass through the gate ( or “porte”) of a city wall, or to pass through a territory. However, the concept of a passport has been around even before that, […]
What to Know About the Canadian Study Visa (Infographic)
Are you looking to come to study in Canada? Do you need to work while studying? We’ve collected some important facts about the requirements for a Canadian study visa, as well as the circumstances under which you can work while studying under the visa. They are compiled into the beautiful infographic below:
Denied Entry to Canada
Are you thinking of travelling to Canada? Other than packing and planning your stay in Canada you will likely need to think of all the information you need to present at the Canadian border. We have compiled and organized a set of points that will surely help you in your preparation for your travel to […]
TN Visa successfully Renewed for 3 more years!
Good Morning, I just wanted to inform you that the TN visa was successfully renewed and my status extended for 3 years. My I-94 expires in August 2014 because my passport expires then but the CBP officer explained that once my passport gets renewed then my family and I would just need to go in to […]
Spousal Sponsorship Appeal – Case Study
The client married his wife within 2 days of meeting her, and tried to sponsor her to come to Canada after their marriage. Their application was refused because the Officer did not believe that the couple had a genuine relationship. How Niren & Associates Helped Though on the face, the refusal of the application was […]
Residency Obligation Appeal – Case Study
The client’s mother had permanent residence status in Canada, but overstayed her time in Iran and as a result, did not meet her residency obligations for permanent residence status, and as such, was refused a travel document to return to Canada. How Niren & Associates Helped When the client contacted us, we realized that the […]