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How to Sponsor your Spouse to Canada

By Michael NirenDecember 3, 2019
Family ImmigrationSpouse/Partner
Hello, everyone. My name is Hishgee Bessey from visaplace.com. Today I would like to talk about sponsoring your spouse or common-law partner. If you’re a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident who married a foreign national, you may be eligible to sponsor your spouse. Canadian government gives a priority to such kind of application, recognizing […]
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More Candidates Without Job Offers Accepted into Express Entry Draw

By Michael NirenApril 22, 2015
Permanent ResidencyExpress Entry Draws
As recently reported by CIC News, Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) performed the latest draw from the express entry pool, and issued 925 invitations to candidates with more than 469 Comprehensive Ranking System points. The Express Entry System Works The latest results followed the announcement that the first few successful Express Entry applicants had already […]
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What To Do Once You’re an Express Entry Candidate

By Michael NirenApril 14, 2015
Permanent ResidencyExpress Entry Draws
  Congratulations if you have been placed in the Express Entry pool of candidates! Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) has done so only after evaluating your Express Entry profile and finding you eligible. Once in the pool, it is crucial to understand and be aware of the following: One Year – You will be in the pool for […]
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Only 26% of Immigrants Want Canadian Citizenship

By Michael NirenNovember 2, 2020
Permanent ResidencyCanadian Citizenship
As recently reported by CIC News, the number of Canadian immigrants who actually want to become citizens has dropped by 53% in recent years. Only 26 per cent of Canadian immigrants have expressed the desire to be granted citizenship. According to former citizenship director-general Andrew Griffith, the massive decline is due to the government’s recent fees and […]
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10 Questions You Should Ask If You Want to Move to Canada

By Michael NirenSeptember 9, 2020
If you’re intending to move to Canada, there are certain questions you need to ask yourself to ensure that you’re making the right decision. This includes your motivations for moving as well as practicalities such as whether you have enough savings, and how you’ll support yourself once you get there. You will want to know […]
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The 5 Minute Guide to Federal Skilled Trades Program Requirements

By Michael NirenNovember 19, 2020
Permanent ResidencyWorking in Canada
If you’re qualified in a skilled trade and want to become a Canadian permanent resident, the Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP) is probably the right choice for you. Need to make sure you fulfill all the Federal Skilled Trades Program requirements? Then look no further than our simple, five-minute guide below – we’ll tell you […]
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4 Common Canadian Visitor Visa Mistakes and How to Fix Them

By Michael NirenDecember 29, 2021
Visitor Visas
Thousands of foreign nationals visit Canada each year and are oftentimes refused for various reasons. In some cases, a refusal may be due to the immigration officer assigned to your case making a mistake. In contrast, it can be because the applicant made the mistake themselves. We gathered four of the most common mistakes applicants […]
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Reasons Why Hiring a Canadian Immigration Lawyer is a Good Choice

By Michael NirenApril 26, 2021
Do you want to live and work in Canada, but are debating whether you really need to hire an immigration lawyer? Technically, there is no legal requirement to hire an immigration lawyer to represent your case. According to the Government of Canada: “You do not need to hire an immigration representative. It is up to you. […]
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Quebec to Accept 1,750 New Applications Under Investor Program

By Michael NirenDecember 3, 2019
Business Visa
Between now and March 20, 2015, the Quebec government will be accepting 1,750 new applications under the investor program. Of the 1,750 applicants, 1,200 will be set aside for applicants from China, Hong Kong, and Macau. The newly re-launched investor program has been welcomed by individuals with a high net worth looking to gain Canadian permanent residence via “passive” investment […]
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How Long Should I Allow for PR Card Processing Time?

By Michael NirenMay 3, 2024
Permanent Residency
Whether you’ve applied for your first PR (Permanent Resident) card, or are simply renewing your old one, it’s important to allow enough processing time – especially if you’re planning on making a trip outside Canada soon. Below, we’ve outlined a few tips regarding PR card processing time, and how far in advance you need to […]
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How to Determine Your Eligibility for Canadian Experience Class

By Michael NirenAugust 12, 2020
Permanent ResidencyExpress Entry Draws
Are you interested in applying for the Canadian Experience Class Program? If you’ve explored all the options available and think this is the program that might be right for you, it’s important to check that you are eligible before going any further. Below, we’ve compiled a quick guide to help you determine whether you are […]
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Update on the Immigrant Investor Venture Capital Pilot Program

By Michael NirenDecember 7, 2020
Business Visa
Requirements for the Immigrant Investor Venture Capital Program First of all, you need an enormous $10 million net worth to qualify. Not only that, the wealth that you’ve accumulated cannot be from inheritance. It has to be from your own business acumen, if you will, your own efforts. Not only that, you have to commit […]
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Expired Canadian PR Card: Next Steps

By Travis PApril 5, 2021
Permanent Residency
Are you a permanent resident in Canada? You may already know that your Canada PR Card contains an expiry date which is when your permanent resident card is ready to expire. You will then need to submit an application to renew it! But what if you wait too long and don’t renew your PR card? […]
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Can I Stay in Canada After My Visa Expires?

By Michael NirenMarch 31, 2021
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*Coronavirus/COVID-19: Is your Canada temporary visa expiring during the Coronavius pandemic? Let an immigration lawyer help you extend your Canada visa so that you may stay in Canada longer. Due to the Coronavirus pandemic, Canada closed its borders to any non-citizens or non-permanent residents. It can be extremely hard to re-enter Canada if your visa […]
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Who Can Apply for Express Entry Canada

By Michael NirenFebruary 13, 2015
Permanent ResidencyExpress Entry Draws
Good news for Canada Express Entry Program. This is Michael Niren, immigration lawyer and founder of VisaPlace.com. You don’t often hear me say good news when I speak about Canadian immigration law. Over the last few years, it has been harder and harder to qualify for immigration to Canada and to United States, but under […]
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