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!
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 […]
Backlog of Canadian Permanent Resident Applications Reduced
According to Citizenship and Immigration Canada, the massive backlog of Canadian permanent resident applications has been reduced by forty per cent since 2008. How the Backlog Changed the Canadian Permanent Residence Application Process This massive backlog has been partly responsible for a number of different changes to Canada’s immigration system, namely the introduction of the SuperVisa […]
Working In the US as a Canadian Citizen
If you are a Canadian Citizen who would like to work in the United States, you need to obtain a United States work visa in order to do so legally. When you obtain a United States work visa, you are able to live and work in the United States for a certain period of time. […]
Make Sure You Renew Your PR Card in Advance
Your permanent resident card is an important piece of documentation that services as proof of your status in Canada. It must be kept valid at all times while you are a permanent resident of Canada, but it does have an expiry date. You will need to renew your permanent resident card (PR card) well in […]
Best Immigration Law Firm in Toronto
Are you looking to work in Canada or the United States? What about obtaining a study permit or a visitor visa for either of these countries? Many people from all over the world also wish to move to Canada or the United States permanently. VisaPlace Immigration Law Firm Immigration cases aren’t always so straightforward, and many […]
Former Immigration Manager Sentenced To Prison For Accepting Cash to Fast-Track Applications
A former immigration manager, Diane Serre, has been sentenced to sour years in prison after giving special treatment to specific immigrants and their immigration applications in exchange for cash and gifts. In his decision, the judge said, “Canada, as a whole, has also been harmed by your behaviour in that it conveys a message to […]
Apply for the 2014 H1B work visa for the United States – Open soon!
Approximately 65,000 H1B work visa applications will be accepted this year, and the acceptance date for these applications is coming up on us very quickly – April 1st, 2013. The government of the United States actually expects that this cap will be reached in only a few days. If you are thinking of applying for […]
Citizenship and Immigration Minister Stands By Denying Failed Refugees Health Care
An open letter to Citizenship and Immigration Minister Jason Kenney from the Catholic Health Alliance of Canada asking him to reverse the decision to cut health care for failed refugee claimants has not had an effect, as his office has said that there will be no change. The law denies health care to failed refugee […]
How to Renewal or Replacement your Permanent Residence Card
You can apply for a new PR card if it’s been lost, stolen or has expired. Our firm has extensive experience in all areas of immigration and we are definitely able to assist you with the renewal, or replacement of your PR card. If your card has been stolen, lost or destroyed please call the […]
How to Apply for a Post Graduate Work Permit (PGWP) 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. It’s called a post-graduate work permit. Let us show you how this permit works. Post Graduate Work Permit in Canada The Post Graduate Work Permit allows you to work […]
Working in the United States as a Canadian
Are you a Canadian who wants to work in the United States? For someone who is not an American Citizen to work in the United States – even if you are a Canadian citizen – you will require a United States work visa. The work visa is a special document that allows you to legally […]