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!
Five ways to obtain permanent residency in Canada
Permanent residents are not Canadian citizens, but they receive many, many different benefits that temporary residents in Canada do not receive. Some examples include government services, being able to live anywhere in the country and being able to re-enter Canada as many times as they wish. While permanent residence in Canada is a very sought-after […]
Latest changes to the Foreign Worker Program
If you haven’t heard, the temporary foreign worker program in Canada, which allows employers to bring foreign workers into the country to work jobs that Canadians aren’t available for, is going to be experiencing some big changes. These changes will make the process more expensive, while also ensuring that the employers aren’t displacing Canadian workers […]
Buffalo Immigration Office closure results in significant delays for couple
A Canadian nurse who has been working in the United States for the last 7 years is getting frustrated with the delay in bringing her American husband and their 10-month-old son back to Canada. The couple had submitted their application for the husband’s permanent residency to the Buffalo immigration office in March of last year, […]
How to Renew Your Permanent Resident Card
Permanent resident cards in Canada are special cards that are given to permanent residents. These permanent resident cards, or PR cards, are valid for about five years, and they expire after this five year period. You are responsible for making sure that your permanent resident card is always valid, so you will need to renew […]
Do I need a visa for a business trip in the United States
Did you know that if you have a business trip in the United States, you may be required to obtain a special visa? The business trip visa for the United States is the B-1 business visitor visa, which will allow you into the United States for a specified period of time to engage in permissible […]
Which US work visa is right for me?
Work visas are special documents that are available for foreign nationals or Canadian citizens who wish to work in the United States. In order to work in the United States legally, you will need to obtain one. However, there is not just one type of United States work visa. Each situation and type of job […]
Does a DUI Make You Inadmissible to Canada?
Did you know that a DUI, even one that happened many years ago, can make you inadmissible to Canada and denied entry at the border? This can be a very inconvenient situation, especially if there is an important reason for you to enter Canada or you have made plans in Canada with others. A criminal record […]
Provincial Nominee Program In Canada
The Provincial Nominee Program is for those who are looking to immigrate to a specific Province or Territory for Employment and who meet certain criteria set out by the Canadian Government and specific labour market needs. Provinces That Offer The Provincial Nominee Program Each province needs different types of employees, they allow potential immigrants to apply […]
Being Transferred to the US for Work
Many Canadians and other foreign nationals are under the impression that if one is being transferred to the United States by their employer, they do not need a work permit or a visa. However, this is a mistake. Any foreign national working in the United States, including a Canadian citizen, will require a work visa […]
Which United States Work Visa Do I Need?
Did you know that if you are a foreign national who wants to work in the United States, you must first obtain a United States work visa? These work visas are necessary to work legally in the United States as a foreign national, even if you are a Canadian citizen. However, it’s not as if […]
Why obtain a visitor visa to Canada?
Visitor visas are required for many of the hundreds of thousands of visitors who come to Canada every year, to ensure they are not at risk of remaining in Canada illegally and that they are not going to do anything that is prohibited as a visitor, such as working. Whether you need to have a […]
If I have a DUI, can I enter Canada?
While the Canadian government takes all types of criminal convictions quite seriously, a criminal record for a DUI is something that will most likely render you inadmissible to Canada. This means that if you attempt to enter Canada, you will be told you are inadmissible and you must return to where you came from immediately. […]
Can I Enter the US if I have a Criminal Record for DUI?
Unfortunately, no matter what shape your life is in now, having a criminal record for a DUI no matter how long ago this conviction occurred can make it difficult to travel to different countries. For example, Canada will not let you enter normally if you have a conviction for a DUI, while the United States […]
Applying for Post Graduate Work Permit In Canada
If you are here on a student visa and see yourself wanting to further your career in Canada there is most definitely a solution for you. Let us show you how. What is a Post Graduate Work Permit? The Post Graduate Work Permit allows you to work in Canada after you have completed your studies. […]
What kind of visa do I need to work in the United States?
Did you know that if you are a Canadian citizen or another foreign national, you need a visa to work legally in the United States? The type of visa required is a work visa. Many Canadians apply for United States work visas every single year, and many of those Canadians end up working in great […]