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Canadian Immigration Lawyer for applicants in London, UK
We get a lot of immigration inquires from London, UK. Even though our head office is in Toronto, Canada, Londoners seem to find us for their Canadian (and US) Immigration and Visa needs. Since Canada is part of the British Commonwealth, Canada is seen as a natural immigration destination for Londoners and Brits in general. We […]
Temporary Resident Permit Approved in Vancouver
Roxanna, Thank you very much for all your help in providing me a great package that I presented to the border agents in Vancouver B.C. in which they accepted me for a Temporary Resident Permit. I found it particularly great that you were able to finalize the package in only two days and that you […]
Deported from Canada? How to Get Back from a Deportation
How To Get Back to Canada When a person breaches the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, they can be deported from Canada. There are several ways one can be deported from Canada, including committing crimes or overstaying visas and being caught. The Canada Border Services Agency is responsible for removing people from Canada who have […]
Why Was I Refused Entry to the US When I have a Valid Visa?
What does a visa mean to you? I remember in late 2009, a young Korean lady was held at John F. Kennedy airport in New York by a US Immigration Officer who was accusing the young lady of illegally using her valid tourist visa to enter into the United States to do temporary work. The officer began […]
What is a Temporary Resident Permit?
Temporary Resident Permit or TRP A temporary resident permit or TRP is a document authorizing a person who is otherwise inadmissible to Canada for health or Criminality issues or does not meet the requirements of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act as either a temporary resident or a permanent resident to enter or remain in […]
Denied a US Visa? Can I re-apply?
Many hopeful applicants get nervous prior to a visa interview as they worry about whether a consular officer will grant them visa or deny their application. In most cases, visa applicants are interviewed by a US embassy Consulate who reviews the application information and supporting documents submitted by visa applicants. After reviewing the available information, […]
Options for Immigration? Consider an Immigration Plan
This is a question we get from people seeking immigration and visa help all the time. It is a good question of course but is also an interesting one. When someone asks “what are my options”?, I immediately realize a few things about the person asking the question: That the person has some idea about what they […]
How Do I Maintain my Permanent Resident Status If I’m outside the US?
How many times have you heard that you may lose your Green Card status if you commit an act that is a ground for deportation? Sections 237 and 212 of the Immigration and Nationality Act are clear on this point. If you committed certain felonies and prohibited acts described in sections 237 and 212, […]
How to Apply for a Returning Resident Visa
If you are a US permanent resident or Green Card holder who has been absent from the United States for more than one year or over the validity period of a re-entry permit, you will be required to apply for a returning resident visa. A returning resident visa, also known as SB-1, will be issued […]
How to Remove Conditions on Resident Status if Marriage is Dissolved in 2 Years
While other spouses find it comfortable to file a joint petition in order to remove the conditions on one’s spouse Green Card, you could still be locked up in a situation where you feel it is too complicated to get your spouse to collaborate with you in filing your petition. An immigrant based on a […]
US Sponsorship Applications: What if I didn’t file to Remove Conditions on time?
If you are married for less than 2 years when your application for an immigrant visa was approved based on your marriage with a US citizen or a lawful permanent resident, your will be given conditional permanent residence status upon your entry to the United States. This measure is implemented to ensure that the marriage […]
How to Maintain Permanent Resident Status in Canada
When someone has permanent resident status in Canada, they must fulfill their residency obligations in order to maintain their permanent resident status. How to Maintain Permanent Resident Status in Canada The main issue permanent residents in Canada have to be worried about when it comes to maintaining their permanent residency status in Canada is that […]
Requirements before Applying for a US Temporary Visitor Visa
If you are not a lawful permanent resident or a citizen of the United States and you like to visit the US, you can choose from the different types of visas available for temporary visitors. Canadians and other citizens from countries covered by Visa Waiver program can enter into the US without a visa, provided […]
H-1B Visas for 2013 cap is running out too quickly
It looks like employers and specialty workers are feeling the hustle and bustle of the race soon after the USCIS started accepting petitions for H-1B visas on April 2, 2012. Because only 65,000 of this type of visa are allocated each fiscal year, candidates for H-1Bs may worry about the numerical cap. If you do […]
Federal Skilled Worker Cap Reached, PhD Stream Still Available
According to Citizenship and Immigration Canada, the cap for Federal Skilled Worker applications has been reached. Citizenship and Immigration Canada has received a total of 10,000 applications for processing since July 1 of last year. There are still certain Federal Skilled Worker applications that are eligible for processing under the PhD stream: The deadline for […]
