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!
New Policy on US Citizenship for Children of US Troops Born Overseas
Recently, United States immigration officials justified a new policy for military members brought forward by the Trump administration. This new policy states that some children born to U.S. service members and government employees overseas will no longer be automatically considered citizens of the United States. Previously, their children would be considered to be both living […]
Consequences of Crossing Illegally Into Canada
Illegal immigration is any form of immigration where proper government channels are not followed. There are many reasons why a person might chose to cross the Canadian border illegally. These include seeking asylum or fearing that the legal channels of immigration would deny a person’s visa. However, crossing the border illegally can have serious consequences […]
US Temporary Protected Status (TPS) Holders Consider Moving To Canada
Immigrants with Temporary Protected Status (TPS) in the US are beginning to consider leaving the US following President Trump’s recent plan to return TPS holders to their homes. TPS status is a status that is given to certain nationals present in the US. It is usually given to citizens of countries that are war torn […]
Saskatchewan Provincial Nominee Program (SINP) September 5, 2019 Draw
SINP September 5, 2019 Draw Entrepreneur EOI Selection Results on September 5, 2019 Number of Invitations Issued 45 Average EOI Score 125 Highest EOI Score 150 Lowest EOI Score 120 Total Invites for September 5, 2019 Draw: 45 Previous Saskatchewan Provincial Nominee Program Draws 2019 Successful applicants will receive a Saskatchewan Provincial Nomination Certificate, […]
Trump Administration Plans to Deny Green Cards to Immigrants on Food Stamps and Other Public Aid
** UPDATE: On January 27th, 2020, the Supreme Court voted 5-4 in favor of allowing the Trump administration to begin enforcing new limits on immigrants who are considered likely to become overly dependent on government benefit programs. ** On Monday, the Trump Administration announced a new rule that would enable officials to deny green cards […]
Canada Launches New Construction Pilot Project 2019
The Canadian Labour Congress is working with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to implement a temporary initiative that will help 500 out-of-status construction workers and their families find a pathway to permanent residence. This is in hopes that it will end the insecure nature of their employment and immigration status in Canada. Out-of-status workers […]
3 Canadian Cities Named in Most Livable City 2019 List
The Economist Intelligence Unit came out with the most livable cities for 2019. Canada had 3 cities in the top 10 list! Canada was the only country in North America with a top livable city, beating out any city in the United States. The majority of “best place to live” ratings are based on factors such as political […]
Express Entry 125
September 4, 2019
Total Invitations Issued: 3600
Lowest Qualifying Score: 463
Express Entry Draw September 4, 2019 #125 – CRS Score
The latest round of invitation for Express Entry Draw took place on September 04, 2019, which was the 125th Express Entry Draw. The draw offered 3,600 ITA to those with a cut-off score of 463. The minimum CRS score was higher than the last draw. This was the #125 Express Entry Draw and the first draw of September. […]
New Brunswick Needs Immigrants, Increasing Population
The province of New Brunswick announced that they will be aiming to increase their populations by attracting and accepting more immigrants than ever. New Brunswick announced that they will be tripling the number of immigrants in the province by 2024. The five-year provincial government population growth strategy and action plan were released recently. What Type […]
Can I Bring CBD Over the US Border?
Canada legalized cannabis in 2018 which brought out many questions about bringing cannabis over the border between Canada and the US. There have been many legal issues with bringing cannabis into the US from Canada but recently a new issue has been raised. Recently a woman was banned from entering the US because she had CBD […]
President Trump Considers Ending US Birthright Citizenship
Recently, President Trump announced that his administration was considering ending birthright citizenship. This would be accomplished via an executive order, which if approved by the courts, would mean children born to non-US citizens on US soil would not automatically become US Citizens. What Is Birthright Citizenship? Birthright Citizenship is the concept that if a child […]
New Canadian Immigration Path for Farm Workers: Agri-Food Immigration Pilot
The agriculture industry in Canada has been struggling to maintain the necessary amount of employees. This means that the industry is suffering from labor shortages. These shortages are the result of shrinking rural populations and a competitive global market. In the meat processing industry, there are more than 1,700 butcher positions that need to be […]
The Student Direct Stream Expands in Order to Support Francophone Immigration to Canada
On August 30, 2019 Canada made the Student Direct Stream (SDS) available to students from Senegal and Morocco beginning in September 9, 2019. The SDS aims to streamline student immigration by processing study permits quickly. Previously, SDS was available to students from China, India, the Philippines and Vietnam with the average processing time less than […]
Lawyers Say US Embassies and Consulates Are Abusing Discretion in Decisions
A South Florida man had hopes of bringing his parents to the United States by immigrant visas, but this was not nearly as smooth of a process as he had imagined it would be. In order for this US citizen to bring his parents overseas, the Department of State wanted proof that he had at least four times the […]
Famous Iranian Athlete ‘Persian Wolf’ Denied US Visa
Hadi Choopman, or as some fans may know him as the “Persian Wolf,” qualified for an event called Mr. Olympia, which is to take place in the United States from September 12-15. This event is considered to be the Super Bowl of pro bodybuilding and helped launch the career of Arnold Schwarzenegger, who won it seven […]