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!
Miley Cyrus, Snoop Dogg and Harrison Ford: Celebrities who have been denied entry to countries all over the world
We’ve previously blogged about celebrities like The Game, Russell Brand and Wes Bentley who have been denied entry to Canada, as well as celebrities such as pastor Terry Jones, Amy Winehouse, Boy George and Lily Allen who have been denied entry to the United States (at one time or another, as some of these bans […]
Hefty Criminal Convictions Can Lead to Deportation from Canada
Canada Can’t Deport Criminal Because Iran Won’t Take Him Back A very interesting article was published on the National Post website this week, detailing the case of Ashkan Forsat, 26, originally from Iran. Forsat arrived in Canada when he was 10 years as a refugee with his family, who became permanent residents. But as he […]
Harry Potter Actress Emma Watson denied entry to US
According to the New York Daily News, Actress Emma Watson was stopped at the JFK airport in New York over the Christmas break because the customs officers assumed she was an unaccompanied minor due to her youthful appearance. In fact, Emma Watson is actually 22 years old. However, according to several tweets on her personal […]
Sponsorship Lawyers for Toronto
Are you searching for a Sponsorship Lawyer in Toronto? Do you wish to sponsor your loved one to Canada and do not know where to turn? Immigration law is becoming increasingly complex so it is essential that you get the help you need in order to ensure that the process will go smoothly. Sponsorship Applications […]
Despite Rumours, Canadian Government Says Immigrant Investor Program Will Not Be Cancelled
In late 2012 there were rumours circulating that Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney was planning on scrapping the Immigrant Investor Program and was thinking of legislating away the large backlog of applications similar to what he did with the Federal Skilled Worker Program. However, Postmedia News is reporting that the Minister does not […]
TRP Application for Canada made easy
Shabnam, I pleased to tell you everything went very smoothly entering Canada yesterday. I had to get a TRP and the they gave me one for 6 months and indicated that by the time Washington gets to processing my TRP application I will be deemed rehabilitated automatically. Not sure how true that is. She also […]
Sponsoring your spouse to Canada: Getting the help you need
Q. How can I sponsor my spouse to Canada? I am a Canadian citizen and I want to bring my American wife to live with me to Canada. We just got married in the US and I wish her to immigrate to Canada. A. We get lots and lots of questions about sponsoring your spouse […]
Need Help with Spousal Sponsorship?
Many people come to us with questions about how to sponsor their spouse, common-law or conjugal partner to Canada. Spousal sponsorship cases are one of the most popular applications we handle and I can tell you we have seen it all. Love knows no borders, countries or distance. People meet online, on cruises, though long distance family […]
Working in The United States As A Canadian Citizen
Despite the United States’ and Canada’s close relationship, citizens of both countries still require a work permit or work visa to obtain work in the other country, as so almost all other foreign nationals. While there are a few exceptions, if you are a Canadian citizen who has a job offer in the United States you will […]
What are the EB-5 Visa Requirements?
Q. What are the requirements for applying for an EB-5 Visa? Answer by Fadi Minawi, Lead US Immigration Attorney at Niren and Associates. The requirements for the EB-5 visa permanent residence applications are as follows An EB-5 is a Greencard path for individual investor into a US business an amount of $900,000 to $1,800,000 or […]
What Are The Requirements For The Canadian Experience Class?
If you want to immigrate to Canada under the Canadian Experience Class, understand that there are several very specific requirements you must meet before you do so. This is a very popular program as it leads to permanent residency in Canada, and there are even more spots being allotted to the program next year. […]
Companies Offering Fake Canadian Visas Becoming a Serious Problem
According to the Indian Express, the Consul General of Canada to India, Scot Slessor, has been discussing the matter of fraudulent companies offering Canadian visas for a fee with police as it is becoming a rather large problem. “A number of incidents of fake visa companies have come to my notice and despite police […]
Revised Canadian Experience Class To Launch On January 2, 2013
Citizenship and Immigration Canada has announced that the Canadian Experience Class, or CEC, will be relaunched on January 2nd, 2013. The Canadian Experience Class is an extremely popular Canadian immigration stream that allows people who have study and work experience in Canada, as well as language proficiency in one of the official languages, the opportunity […]
Report recommends increasing Canadian immigration levels in 2014
An internal government report that was obtained by Postmedia news suggests that the government should increase immigration levels starting in 2014, according to this article in the Montreal Gazette. Immigration levels in Canada have remained about the same since 2007, at about 253,000 people per year. However, the study suggests increasing immigration levels by six […]
My TN Visa was denied. What can I do?
Q. I am a Canadian citizen with a job offer in New York as a graphic designer. I went to the Rainbow Bridge in Niagra falls to apply for the visa but was denied. The US customs offer told me that my job offer was not sufficient but did not give me much more details. I am very […]