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!
Overcoming criminal inadmissibility with a TRP
If you are someone who is inadmissible to Canada, you could overcome your criminal inadmissibility temporarily with a TRP, or Temporary Resident Permit. Why would someone be inadmissible to Canada? Well, in these times of heightened border security many people are caught up in increasingly strict security restrictions and regulations who don’t need to be. […]
Changes to the Job List for the Federal Skilled Worker Program
As you may have read, a significant backlog of immigration applications has caused the Canadian government to put a temporary stop on the acceptance of applications for the Federal Skilled Worker Program. However, the government is going to start accepting applications for the new applications as soon as May 4th, 2013! When the time comes, only […]
Can Canadians Retire in the USA?
Retiring to the United States is a dream of many, but it is not as if you can just pack up and move to the United States because it’s time to retire. Even if you are a Canadian citizen, moving from Canada to the USA requires the proper channels in order to do so. Whether you […]
Can I Be denied Entry to the United States for DUI?
A DUI is just one of the reasons why people can be denied entry to the United States. Even if your DUI offense occurred a long time ago, if you have a criminal record for DUI in Canada you could be inadmissible to the United States. Inadmissibility to the United States Due To DUI If you attempt […]
Entering Canada with Criminal Record
A criminal record can be a rather large obstacle for foreign nationals who wish to enter the country, even on a temporary basis. Canada’s increased border security over the last decade or so means they’re more strict when it comes to choosing who is allowed into the country, and who is not. Someone who wishes […]
How to Retire in the US as a Canadian Citizen
It’s no secret that many Canadians of retirement age travel to the United States every year to spend the winter, but what about retiring in the United States permanently as a Canadian citizen? Canadians Retiring in the United States Unfortunately, no such retirement visa for Canadians exists, although it would be a great idea and […]
4 Categories for the Provincial Nominee Program for Manitoba
Provincial Nominee Programs are a great way for Canadian provinces and territories to nominate immigrants to work and live there who will benefit the provinces and territories economically. There are eleven provinces and territories participating in Provincial Nominee Programs, with Manitoba being one of them. There are several ways to qualify for the Manitoba Provincial […]
Coming to Canada as a Skilled Worker: Changes to the job categories
Exciting news! Citizenship and Immigration Canada has re-opened the Federal Skilled Worker Program, and will begin accepting applications on May 4th, 2013. There is a cap of 5,000 applications over the next year of 300 per occupation, of which there are 24. The PhD program has a cap of 1,000, while there are cap exceptions […]
Do I need a visa to work in the US?
Canada and the United States have a pretty solid relationship, with both countries receiving workers, visitors and immigrants from the other every single year. However, Canadians and other foreign nationals cannot just work in the United States, they need a visa. The type of visa they need is a United States work visa, but there […]
Two Ways to Qualify for the Provincial Nominee Program for British Columbia
The Provincial Nominee Program is a pathway to permanent residence in Canada that is offered by many different provinces and territories in Canada. Each province and territory has different requirements and streams for how you can apply under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) Are you eligible for the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program? 1. Strategic […]
What is needed to obtain a TN visa for the US?
A TN visa is a special type of United States work visa for individuals in professional occupations. These visas are available to Canadian citizens and citizens of Mexico, but not to permanent residents or other foreign nationals. This visa is a popular one because it can be obtained at the US-Canada border, and you avoid […]
What kind of visa do I need to work in the US?
If you want to work in the United States, you will require a United States work visa in order to do so. A work visa is a type of visa that allows you to enter the United States and work legally while also living in the United States at the same time. However, obtaining a […]
Can a Canadian Citizen Work in the US?
Canadian citizens are allowed to work in the United States just like any other foreign national. However, before they can legally work in the United States or take a job, they are required to obtain a United States work visa. Almost everyone who wants to work in the United States needs to apply for a work […]
Is it possible for Canadians to Retire in the United States?
Are you a Canadian who is coming up on retirement and would like to retire somewhere warm? Many Canadians ask us if it is possible to just retire in the United States – however, it’s not that easy. While you may know people who spend their winters in the United States, that is because you […]
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg Wants More H-1B Work Visas Every Year
The CEO of Facebook, Mark Zuckerberg, in conjunction with other internet giants like the CEO of Yahoo and Chairman of Google, has launched a lobby group for American immigration reform. According to the UK Guardian, Zuckerberg’s new immigration lobby group is called “Forward US” and he wrote an editorial for the Washington Post about what […]