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Update 6/9/20: The IRCC announced that Canada will resume the processing of temporary resident visas (TRVs) submitted online as well as electronic travel authorization (eTA) applications on June 9. IRCC also stated it will resume TRV processing online “to the extent possible.” Applications will be prioritized for individuals who are currently eligible to travel based on current travel […]

Express Entry Draw May 27, 2020 #149 The invitation for Express Entry Draw took place on May 27, 2020, which was the 149th Express Entry Draw. The draw offered 385 ITA to those with a cut-off score of 757. This draw was specifically towards candidates who qualify for Provincial Nominee Program Candidates who have been invited to […]

Note: This article may be out of date and travel restrictions may have changed. Click here to explore the most recent updates and travel restrictions in the United States or Canada! Both Canada and the United States have settled on a plan to extend the ban on all non-essential travel between the two countries through […]

Introduced in June 2017, the Global Talent Stream has allowed Canada to welcome nearly 40,000 newcomers to live there. This stream is a two-year pilot program that assists certain Canadian employers to hire highly-skilled talent from around the world. This allows Canadian employers to advance the hiring of foreign workers to fill specialized occupations when […]

Do you want to enter Canada during its travel restrictions during COVID-19? You may be able to! VisaPlace is offering a special Entry Package offer to help you enter Canada while its borders are closed. Currently the Canadian border is closed to those who are not citizens, permanent residents, or have an essential reason to […]

Both the Federal and provincial governments have resources specifically available to help French-speaking immigrants mesh into their new communities. There are many options available to French speaking foreign workers for both temporary residence and permanent residence. The immigration programs presented by the government test for proficiency in both English and French, meaning that French-speakers stand […]

Immigrating to Canada through a work permit is very common and as many already know, there are many different work permits available. The real challenge is figuring out what worker visa works best for you and your unique situation. There are a few pathways an individual can choose to immigrate to Canada as a business […]

Canada is consistently looking for qualified technology workers to help the Canadian economy. One of those technology occupations is software engineers. Qualified software engineers are being hired through the many new start-up companies in Canada. Due to Software Engineers being in high demand, if you have qualified experience there are several programs that could fast-track […]

Many newcomers take advantage of higher education and choose to study in Canada. When thinking about making this huge move, there are a lot of factors to think about when choosing where to study in Canada. It’s normal to have many questions when preparing for such a big move but don’t worry, we can help […]

Express Entry Draw May 14, 2020 #148 The Express Entry Draw took place on May 14, 2020, which was the 148th Express Entry Draw. The draw offered 3,371 ITA to those with a cut-off score of 447. This draw was specifically towards candidates who qualify for Canadian Experience Class Candidates who have been invited to apply for […]

Express Entry Draw May 13, 2020 #147 The latest round of invitation for Express Entry Draw took place on May 13, 2020, which was the 147th Express Entry Draw. The draw offered 529 ITA to those with a cut-off score of 718. This draw was specifically towards candidates who qualify for Provincial Nominee Candidates who have been invited […]

Thankfully Canada welcomes new talent and newcomers into the country very often. Canada conducts draws country wide and provincial to invite qualified foreign workers to become permanent residents. Everyone who applies for Permanent Residency through Express Entry or PNP require a NOC Code. Each province invites foreign workers depending on their NOC Code. The following […]

The Certificat d’Acceptation du Quebec (Quebec Acceptance Certificate, CAQ) is required for most temporary foreign workers and students who intend to reside in the province of Quebec. Students Who Need a CAQ To get your CAQ, you will need to meet certain conditions. Studying has to be your main activity and you need to maintain a valid […]

Many times when a foreign national is looking to immigrate to Canada, they want to know how long it will take to get there. Each visa has a different processing time and application process. You can find the current 2025 processing times for each Canadian visa or program below. If you click on the specific […]

Coronavirus has undoubtedly taken the world by storm and during these unprecedented times, it is prudent to know your Canadian immigration options. Coronavirus has affected all our lives; however, foreign nationals may feel especially vulnerable because their legal immigration status may also be at stake. Understandably, many do not find this an ideal time for […]