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!
Denied Entry to Canada?
Many people have been denied entry to Canada and feel frustrated about it. People get denied entry to Canada all the time. You may be concerned about being denied entry to Canada. You may avoid going up to Canada for this very reason. In most cases, denied entry is due to a criminal record. Luckily, […]
Getting a TN visa for the US
The TN visa is a United States work visa for Canadian citizens only (not permanent residents) who have job offers in the United States. If you’ve always wanted to work in the United States, have a job offer and are Canadian, this could be the perfect opportunity for you to do so. Unlike other visas, […]
I am being transferred to the US
Many people assume that if you are being transferred to a United States office of a foreign company, there is no real requirement for a visa. However, the truth is just the opposite. Even if you are being transferred to the United States by your employer, you require a visa. In this situation, when a […]
About the Start-Up Visa Program for Canada
The government of Canada has just launched a new visa program for entrepreneurs called the Start Up Visa. This visa is a great opportunity for people who have great business ideas to put them to use and bring them to Canada. New Start-Up Visa Program in Canada The Start-up Visa is expected to be […]
My Permanent Resident Card Has Expired Outside of Canada
If you are a permanent resident of Canada, your permanent resident card is an important document that allows you to re-enter Canada should you leave and go abroad. All permanent resident cards have expiry dates, and they must be renewed accordingly. The catch is, you need to be in Canada when you do this. Problems […]
Getting a TN visa for the United States
If you have a job offer in the United States, you may have heard about the TN visa. This visa is a specific type of visa for the United States that is only available to Canadian citizens (not permanent residents) and citizens of Mexico. This visa can be a great opportunity for Canadians to work […]
What happens when someone is transferred to the US by their employer?
Even if someone is being transferred to the United States by their foreign employer, they will require a United States work visa in order to be in the United States as a legal employee. The visa for expansion of business into the US and employee transfer to the US is the L1 work visa. This […]
Immigrating to Canada under the Start-Up visa
The new Start Up visa is a special visa for entrepreneurs in Canada that can also lead to permanent residency if the applicant is successful in launching their idea while securing funding. This is a great new opportunity for people who want to immigrate to Canada and who have entrepreneurial skills or a great new […]
What if your permanent resident card expires?
Permanent resident cards are important pieces of government-issued identification that will allow you to travel in and out of Canada while offering proof of your permanent resident status. However like all government-issued identification, you will have to renew it periodically because it has an expiry date. Citizenship and Immigration Canada recommends that you apply to […]
My employer is transferring me to the United States: What do I do?
Are you an employee who is being transferred to an office in the United States by your employer? Many foreign companies have branches or offices in the United States, so this is quite a common occurrence. However, even in a situation like this the employee will require a work permit in order to legally remain […]
Do you have a meeting in the US? You may need a visa
The B1 business visitor visa, or business visitor visa is sometimes referred to as a business meeting visa. This visa is a special type of visa that is available to foreign nationals who will be engaging in business activities in the United States. The business visitor visa is very different from a work permit, and […]
My PR card expired outside of Canada
Are you a permanent resident of Canada? You likely have a permanent resident card, or PR card. This card is proof that you are a Canadian permanent resident and are entitled to all of the rights that permanent residents of Canada have, including being able to leave and re-enter Canada as often as you wish. […]
Have you been refused entry to Canada?
Being denied entry to Canada can put a serious dent in your travel plans, and maybe even cancel them completely. The worst situation is when you had no idea you were inadmissible to Canada, and it comes as a complete surprise. The fact is, people are denied entry to Canada every day no matter who […]
E-2 visas for the US
The E2 visa is a highly sought-after visa that rewards those who can invest in a new or existing United States business with a work permit. This is a great opportunity for many foreign nationals from all over the world, but the applicant themselves must be from a country that has a treaty with the […]
Do I need a visa for a business meeting in the United States?
If you are a foreign national who will be engaging in business activities such as a business meeting in the United States, you may require a business visitor visa. This visa is not a work permit, but rather a visa for when you are in the United States doing work on behalf of your foreign […]