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!
I was denied entry to the United States, what are my options?
If you are denied entry to the United States, you may be under the impression that this is a final decision and you won’t be able to travel to or through the United States for a very long time. However, that is not the case. There are United States waivers available for many individuals who […]
NOC Job List for the Skilled Worker Program
The Federal Skilled Worker Program was temporarily halted a while ago so that the lengthy immigration backlog could be cleared up. Now that the backlog has been cleared quite a bit, the government is reopening the Federal Skilled Worker Program on May 4th, 2013. However, the program will only be open for 24 different occupations. […]
What is Needed to Obtain a TN Visa for the United States?
Did you know that as a Canadian citizen, you could be eligible for a special type of United States work visa available to Canadian citizens? This visa is the TN visa, and it is exclusively available to Canadian citizens under the North American Free Trade Agreement, or NAFTA. In order to obtain a TN visa, […]
Canadian Temporary Work Permits for NAFTA Professionals
North America Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) If you are a business professional and need to gain access to Canada for business reasons or work you are in luck! There is an agreement called NAFTA which allows citizens of Mexico and the U.S to enter Canada for business purposes. If you are covered by NAFTA you […]
What can I do if I have been denied entry to the United States?
Have you been denied entry to the United States? Many people don’t realize that you can actually be denied entry to the United States for a variety of different reasons, including having a criminal record. Some of the reasons you can be denied entry to the United States include having a communicable disease, having ties […]
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 […]