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 due to a 30 year old conviction!
Although I had traveled to Canada many times over the years, I was denied entry in Jan 2013 due to a 30+ year old conviction in the states. While I was at first reluctant to work with an attorney I had contacted over the Internet, I was very pleased with my decision to use Niren […]
What is the H1B work visa?
If you wish to work in the United States, you will usually require a United States work permit to do so legally. There are many different types of United States work permits, and the H1B work visa is one of these types of work permits. Each United States work permit has a very specific purpose, […]
Xbox Live Points as Proof of Residency in the US? Sure!
The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Program is a United States program that allows people who came to the United States as children illegally a pathway to legal residency that would allow them to work in the United States. What’s notable about this program is that the people who want residency need to demonstrate that […]
Simple Mistake Could Lead To Family Being Kept Apart
According to this CBC article, Divina Domingo is a mother of a seven-year old boy. She is a landed immigrant in Canada, and has been trying to sponsor her son to Canada for the last three years. But a simple mistake and a lack of knowledge about a new immigration regulation has kept them apart, […]
Canadian Immigration Lawyers in Toronto
Immigration in Canada is not an easy process. While it was never truly “easy” for anyone to immigrate to Canada, there have been many different regulatory changes, new laws and more red tape added over the last decade or so. As a result, it would be advisable to hire an immigration lawyer in Toronto to […]
Happy Easter and Happy Passover to all of our friends and clients!
Happy Easter and Happy Passover to all of our friends and clients! It’s a big holiday weekend here in Canada and the United States with Easter and Passover underway. Happy Easter and Happy Passover! We’d like to take the opportunity to thank all of our friends and clients during this time as well as wish […]
Border Security Reality TV Show Follows Raids, Workers Deported From Canada
Border Security, a new Canadian reality TV series, is actually an interesting show, as it follows Canada Border Security Agents working at our borders and airports. One of the more intriguing recent episodes followed an agent as she noticed something amiss with an x-ray of a box of cans of baby formula being shipped to […]
Startup Visa Program Launches April 1st 2013 in Canada
The Canadian government announced that the Start-Up Visa will launch on April 1st, 2013. This means that foreign entrepreneurs can begin to apply for this new visa on that date. This is a new visa that was introduced earlier this year, where immigrants must get funding for their entrepreneurial ventures from certain designated funding groups. […]
Pop Singer Rihanna’s bus stopped at Canadian Border for second time
Singer Rihanna’s tour bus was stopped at the Canadian border for the second time in one week this week, after drug-sniffing dogs found marijuana on one of the passengers. Rihanna was not on the bus at the time. Many celebrities have trouble getting into Canada because of prior criminal records or even due to their […]
How Long In Advance Should I Renew My Permanent Resident Card?
Are you a permanent resident who holds a valid Canadian permanent resident card? You may have noticed that your permanent resident card has an expiry date, which means that at some point you will have to renew it. If your permanent resident card’s expiry date is approaching, you should submit an application to renew it […]
How One Man’s Trip To His Sister’s Wedding In India Results In A Deportation Order
A Canadian immigrant who is on a work permit is stuck in an immigration nightmare after making two innocent mistakes resulting in being denied entry to Canada and then being issued a deportation order. Satvir Singh came to Canada in 2008 and has been working as a long-haul truck driver on a valid work permit […]
March is Fraud Prevention Month: Beware of Immigration Fraud
The month of March is fraud prevention month, and Citizenship and Immigration Canada has issued a statement regarding the prevention of immigration fraud in Canada. “The best way to protect oneself is to become informed,” said Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney. “I encourage Canadians, and especially newcomers, to visit the Citizenship and Immigration […]
Do I need a visa to work in the United States as a Canadian?
Are you a Canadian citizen who wants to work in the United States? It is possible, but you do need a visa. The type of visa you would require is a United States work visa, and there are many different types of these visas available. Each of the types of United States work visas available […]
Can I work in the United States if I am a Canadian Citizen?
Like any other foreign national, Canadian citizens are welcome to work in the United States provided that they have the correct visa. They will require a United States work visa in order to be allowed to live and work in the United States. Canadian Advantages When Applying for Work in the United States Canadian citizens […]
Make Sure You Renew Your Permanent Resident Card In Advance
As of March 27th, 2013, processing times for the renewal of permanent residency cards in Canada (PR cards) are 73 days. This is the same amount for replacement cards and initial cards as well. Every permanent resident card has an expiry date, which is why you need to apply to renew your card as soon […]