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!
What Are the Arguments Surrounding the 2018 Canada Immigration Plan?
The 2017 immigration plan allowed a base number of 300,000 immigrants into Canada. It mainly targeted immigrants of the economic class, followed by family class immigrants, refugees, and humanitarian cases. The Liberal government is now in the process of finalizing a 2018 immigration plan, which will set the target number for the next year. The […]
How US Immigration Policy Has Given Relief- And How It Applies Now
Amidst a great deal of immigration debate and potential change, we take a look at 3 different elements of immigration policy that the US has introduced—and at times rescinded. Each of these has provided a certain level of relief to its beneficiaries, at times overlapping to protect immigrants. DACA One of the most hotly debated […]
Could Changes to Canadian Tax Law Prompt Interest in US Business Visas?
Canada’s Liberal government has proposed changes to the tax law that would limit options to small-business owners. Changes would close the “loopholes” the government claims give “wealthy, small-business owners an unfair tax advantage over other Canadians.” With the current system, small-business owners are able to transfer some of their income to family members who have […]
Second Round of Selection for Parents and Grandparents Program
Every year, the Canadian Government offers forth 10,000 invitations for individuals to sponsor their parents and grandparents to Canada. This year, a new application intake process was introduced under which 10,000 individuals, after completing an online form, would be invited at random to submit a sponsorship application. The deadline to register for the 2017 pool […]
Does the US Need More Immigrants?
Amidst talk of reforms that would diminish the number of immigrants allowed into the United States, many have debated their potential impacts on the economy. President of the Dallas Federal Reserve, Robert Kaplan, says that immigration should actually be increased in order to positively impact the economy. He argued in an interview with CNBC that […]
Why Trump’s Proposed Cuts to Immigration May Fall Flat
A great deal of debate has arisen over the proposed RAISE Act and “tougher visa vetting”, and whether it would be helpful or harmful to America overall. The consensus seems to indicate the latter. Economic Consequences Senators Tom Cotton (R-AK) and David Perdue (R-GA), along with President Trump, have backed their proposal with the idea […]