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!
Immigration to the US from Canada
Are you a Canadian who wishes to immigrate to the United States? Many Canadians immigrate to the United States every year, but not all of them do it the same way. In addition, Canadians cannot just pick up and move to the United States, instead they must go through the proper immigration channels. There are […]
Best Immigration Lawyers in Toronto
Do you want to immigrate to Toronto? Every year, many people come to Toronto both temporarily and permanently. There are many different types of immigration options for people all over the world who want to come to Toronto, but one of the smartest things you can do when plotting out your immigration journey is […]
Afghan Helped Canadian Soldiers, Denied Entry to Canada
A special program allowing Afghans who helped Canadian Forces in Kandahar working as translators and in other jobs to come to Canada was open from 2009 to 2011 and allowed these Afghans to come to Canada in exchange for the work they did, as many of these people risked their lives. Afghans Denied Entry Due […]
How to Sponsor a Refugee to Canada
Sponsor A Refugee Although Canada is a peaceful country and we have freedom of speech, freedom to do as we please and have the ability to lead a rather normal life it isn’t so for many people all around the world. When a country is stricken with war and famine all someone could ever dream […]
What type of visa do I need to work in the United States?
Most foreign nationals, including Canadian citizens, will require a United States visa to work legally in the United States. They will need a work visa, and there are several types of United States work visas available. Some of these work visas are even exclusively available to Canadian citizens, while other visas can have the application […]
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 […]