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 fraud tip line gaining criticism
Immigration fraud tip line for “problem they haven’t even demonstrated exists” According to this article in the Montreal Gazette, a new government tip line that’s set up to allow people to report immigration fraud is garnering a lot of criticism. Tip line was announced last week by Citizenship and Immigration Canada The NDP immigration critic, […]
New tax incentive for hiring immigrants announced
Ontario Liberals promise $10,000 to companies that hire immigrants The Ontario Liberals have proposed a new tax credit for businesses who hire new Canadians. The program would provide a $10,000 tax break for employers who hire new Canadians – new Canadian citizens who have lived in Ontario for less than five years. “The program is […]
Canadians being denied entry to US
Increased security leads to Canadians being denied entry to US More Canadians are being denied entry to the US after the events of September 11, 2001 because of heightened security restrictions. According to this Metro News article, one man has had to cancel vacations and business trips after being denied entry to the US, despite traveling […]
Skilled Workers Highest Earners: Study
Skilled workers earn more in Canada than other immigrant categories A new Queen’s University study has found that of all of the types of immigrants who come to Canada, skilled workers are the highest earners. The study, called Immigrant Earnings Differences Across Admission Categories and Landing Cohorts in Canada was conducted by Queen’s University and […]
Have you been Denied Entry to the USA?
Thanks to more increased security around the United States border, there has been a jump in news stories about Canadians being denied entry to the USA at the border. Depending on your personal situation and your past, you can be denied entry to the USA for a variety of reasons, including crimes of moral turpitude […]
Only two weeks left to give your input on Canadian immigration
Canadian immigration levels and mix: public consultations There are only two weeks left to give your opinion on Canadian immigration levels and the mix of the types of immigrants Canada should be focusing on during the online portion of the consultation. The online consultation is available until September 19th here. The survey asks questions on […]
Why Are the Majority of Non-Immigrant US Visas Denied?
Many foreign nationals seeking non-immigrant us visas are unclear about the “presumption of immigrant intent” and are consequently denied their visas because they are unable to prove their temporary nature of their stay in the U.S. Why are the majority of non-immigrant visas denied? What must a foreign national know when seeking a non-immigrant visa? […]
Federal government payment to refugees plan undeserved
According to this article in the Calgary Herald, the Canadian government’s new plan to provide a payment to refugees whose claims fail in Canada as an incentive to leave the country is getting some undeserved flack from critics. In the new Balanced Refugee Reform Act that is set to take effect in 2012, the federal […]
Some Frequently Asked Questions About Immigration to Canada
The demand for many to immigrate to Canada for either temporary residence or permanent residence is greater than ever. Therefore, it is only natural that there would be a long list of frequently asked questions about immigration to Canada. Frequently Asked Questions About Immigration to Canada Here are a few of the most frequently asked […]
Focus should be on economic immigrants: Researchers
Economists suggest more economic immigrants come to Canada According to this article in the Huffington Post, researchers are urging Citizenship and Immigration Canada to focus on more economic immigrants, such as those through theskilled worker classes as opposed to family class immigrants and refugees. The researchers are economists from Queen’s University who are working on a […]
Lost Canadian Citizens
The Vancouver Observer recently posted an interesting article on Lost Canadians – Canadian citizens who lost their citizenship in because of old provisions in the Canadian Citizenship Act. With the passing of amendments to the Canadian Citizenship Act, some gained citizenship. One example of these formerly lost Canadians includes children of Canadian parents who were […]
Removal of Conditions of Permanent Resident Status after Three-Year Wait
Recently a client approached our office seeking help to remove the conditions of landing as an entrepreneur. This client had become a permanent resident of Canada in August 2006 under the Entrepreneur category. In March of 2008, he filed an Application to Remove Conditions as an Entrepreneur in relation to his business in Canada. Immigration […]
Fraudulent immigration consultant targets illegal immigrants
Fraudulent immigration consultant arrested, faces charges A fraudulent immigration consultant based in Brampton has been arrested after posing as an officer with the Canada Border Services Agency. According to this Vancouverite article, the fraudulent immigration consultant met with a number of people living in Canada illegally and told them he could give them legal status […]
Questionable Treatment of Immigrant Detainees in U.S.
US Immigration Detainees Mistreated In a press release today, Human Rights Watch – an independent organization which strives to focus international attention on violations of human rights worldwide – released a stunning statement regarding the treatment of immigrant detainees in the United States. Along with the Florida Immigrant Advocacy Center (FIAC), Human Rights Watch illuminated […]
When Family Sponsorship to Canada Goes Wrong
Family sponsorship to Canada can be denied for medical reasons According to this Metro News article, a man decided to sponsor his parents to Canada after they had come to visit him several times – only to find that not only could he not sponsor them to Canada, but that they would no longer be able […]