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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!
Can I Enter Canada with a DUI?
Entering Canada with a criminal record can be difficult. It surprises many people every day that they cannot enter the country when they have a criminal record, even if the criminal record is for something very old or for a minor offense. Entering Canada with a DUI A DUI conviction is taken very seriously by […]
Will a DUI cause me to be denied entry to Canada?
Criminal records are a very common reason why people would be denied entry to the United States and Canada. A DUI conviction is one of the most common criminal records that travelers are dealing with when they try to enter each country. While both countries take DUIs seriously, Canada takes them more seriously than the […]
If I have a DUI will I be denied entry to Canada?
Being denied entry to Canada is a very serious matter. Worse, it can be embarrassing, upsetting and completely ruin any plans you had. It does not matter if you were visiting friends, you’ve spent a lot of money on a vacation or you’ve got a very pressing family emergency in Canada. If you are deemed […]
Immigrating to Canada from Australia
If you are from Australia and want to immigrate to Canada, you can do so a number of ways. In addition, as an Australian you have an advantage, because being from an English-speaking country means that you can much more easily make the transition to Canadian society than people from other countries. However, you will […]
No One Knows if People Granted Ministerial Temporary Residency Permits Ever Left
Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney’s office is able to provide special Temporary Residence Permits for people who would be inadmissible to Canada otherwise and have exhausted any other means of getting into Canada. These types of visas are given out at the minister’s office’s discretion, while MPs can lobby the office to give […]
Federal Skilled Worker Program Updated Occupation List For 2013
The wait is finally over for the new eligible occupations under the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) that will be effective May 4, 2013. New Requirements under the 2013 Federal Skilled Worker Program While Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) will not be accepting applications for the 24 eligible occupations until May 4, 2013, there are some new […]
Canadian Spouse Visitor Visa Application – Case Study
Type of Case: Visitor Visa from Outside Canada Details of the Case: The applicant was recently married to her Canadian citizen husband and wished to be able to come visit in Canada to not only to sightsee, but also to determine what life might be like in Canada. How the Firm Helped: As the applicant […]
Canadian Temporary Work Permits for NAFTA Professionals
North America Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) If you are a business professional and need to gain access to Canada for business reasons or work you are in luck! There is an agreement called NAFTA which allows citizens of Mexico and the U.S to enter Canada for business purposes. If you are covered by NAFTA you […]
Changes to the Job List for the Federal Skilled Worker Program
As you may have read, a significant backlog of immigration applications has caused the Canadian government to put a temporary stop on the acceptance of applications for the Federal Skilled Worker Program. However, the government is going to start accepting applications for the new applications as soon as May 4th, 2013! When the time comes, only […]
4 Categories for the Provincial Nominee Program for Manitoba
Provincial Nominee Programs are a great way for Canadian provinces and territories to nominate immigrants to work and live there who will benefit the provinces and territories economically. There are eleven provinces and territories participating in Provincial Nominee Programs, with Manitoba being one of them. There are several ways to qualify for the Manitoba Provincial […]
3 Categories for the Provincial Nominee Program for Ontario
Immigrants who qualify for the Provincial Nominee Program for Ontario can live in Ontario as permanent residents. Provincial Nominee Programs are quite popular because they are a faster process than other immigration streams. In most cases, you will require a full-time job offer in Ontario. Ontario Provincial Nominee Program Categories 1. Foreign Workers: To qualify […]
Will a TRP Help Me If I Have Been Denied Entry to Canada?
Are you a foreign national or United States citizen who has a criminal record or who has been denied entry to Canada? Do you worry that if you attempt to travel to Canada, you will be denied because of a medical issue? These days, the Canada has increased security around its borders and has stricter […]
Permanent Residents Suing Government For Terminating Their Applications: Federal Court Dismisses Case
Last year, the Federal Government decided that in order to eliminate a growing backlog of permanent residency applications that was causing some applications to take almost a decade to be processed, they would just get rid of some of the applications that were clogging up the system. Unfortunately, some of the people whose applications were […]
Denied Entry to Canada for a Misdemeanor Crime
Did you know that a criminal record can cause you to be refused entry to Canada? This is even true for small crimes, including misdemeanors. Many people who try to enter Canada every day are surprised and distressed to learn that they are inadmissible to Canada, and it can be upsetting to have to turn […]
How We Can Help You Immigrate from Anywhere In The World
One of the most common questions we are asked at our immigration law firm is, how can you help me immigrate from my country when you are all the way over in Toronto? We are frequently asked by people from all over the world how we can help them if we are located in Toronto. […]