Our experience with the team at VisaPlace has been absolutely amazing. Special thank you to Nadia Bakhtiari whom we had the pleasure of partnering with. Nadia was attentive, empathetic, knowledgeable, professional, friendly and accessible. She provided guidance and kept us in the loop every step of the way. We were so impressed with the professionalism and exceptional client experience from VisaPlace that we partnered with them for both our PR application and our citizenship application. Thank you VisaPlace and thank you Nadia!
How to Immigrate to the US as an Engineer
One of the top professions in the US is being an engineer. There are numerous specific options available to individuals with occupation experience when it comes to immigrating to the United States. Over time, immigrating to the United States as an engineer is an available option and if it is something you’re interested in, it’s […]
Immigration to the US as a Computer Systems Analyst
Being a Computer Systems Analyst is one of many options to immigrate to the United States with occupation experience. Over time, immigrating to the United States as a Computer Systems Analyst has become popular and if it is something you’re interested in, it’s important to know the ins and outs of the process. If you […]
Immigration to the US as a Management Consultant
There are numerous specific options available to individuals with occupation experience when it comes to immigrating to the United States. Over time, immigrating to the United States as a Management Consultant has become very popular and if it is something you’re interested in, it’s important to know the ins and outs of the process. If […]
Expired H-1B Visa, How to Renew, Extend, and Stay in the US
The H-1B Visa is a very popular visa for foreign workers looking to work in the United States because of its lengthy valid time. The H-1B is initially granted a period of three years to work and live in the United States. When that three years is coming to an end you can apply for […]
Self-Employed Visa Options for US Immigration
Someone who is self employed is defined as someone who works for themselves as a freelancer or the owner of a business rather than for an employer; someone who works for themselves. If you are interested in immigrating to the United States to do freelance or self-employed work, then you must obtain a work visa. […]
How Can You Immigrate to the US under COVID-19?
Here at VisaPlace, we know that right now during this COVID-19 national pandemic, many individuals are on their toes trying to stay on track to reach their immigration goals. Although Coronavirus restrictions have affected US immigration, it is important to stay positive and know what this really means for you. What is Really Happening in […]
Getting a TN Visa: COVID-19 Impact on US Work Visas
Many individuals come to the United States to work on a TN Visa. The TN nonimmigrant classification permits qualified Canadian and Mexican citizens to seek temporary entry into the United States to engage in business activities at a professional level. Aside from knowing how to successfully obtaining a TN Visa, its important to know the […]
Alberta Oil Workers Moving to Texas and New Mexico on US Visas
Attention Oil Patch Workers, Contractors, and Business Owners! Did you know that many Canadians are moving to the US to work in the oil patch in Texas and New Mexico? Alberta’s oil curtailments, trouble building new pipelines, and cooling investor sentiment have depressed the Canadian oil industry. Because of this, Texas is taking advantage of […]
Are Immigrants Losing Jobs Because of Coronavirus?
Ever since the Coronavirus has taken over the country, foreign workers in the US have been nervous about the status of their employment. There are some shocking percent of immigrants working in the US such as 24% of maids/housekeepers are non-citizens. In the US 8% of physicians are also non-citizens. In total, non-citizens make up […]
H1B Premium Processing Temporarily Suspended with Coronavirus Restrictions
*Update 6/22: On June 22, President Trump signed an Executive Order on suspending some US Work Visas including the H-1B Visa until December 31, 2020. There are several options you can take to enter the US for work. Learn more about options for US work visas during the temporary suspension. *Update 3/25: U.S. Citizenship and […]
H-1B1 Visa for Chile and Singapore Professionals
What is the H-1B1 Visa? While other categories of the H visa allow all nationals to apply, the H-1B1 is specifically for Chile and Singapore. Every year 1,400 visas are issued to Chile and 5,400 visas are issued to Singapore. The visas are for professionals from each country. Typical fields are mathematics, engineering, and business. […]
Minimum Investments for US EB-5 Visa Increasing
The EB-5 Investor Visa is visa which allows immigrants to invest in the United States in order obtain a Green Card. The program has been controversial in the past as it allows wealthy foreign individuals a way to quickly apply for and receive a Green Card. How Is The EB-5 Visa Investment Changing? The President Trump’s […]
New Zealand Citizens Eligible for E-1 and E-2 Investor Visas
E-1 and E-2 Investor Visas are open to citizens of countries with which the United States has a treaty of commerce and navigation or similar agreement. On June 10, 2019, New Zealand was added to the list of countries allowed to apply for these Investor Visas to the United States. New Zealand Added to E-1 […]
United States Plans to Add 30,000 More Visas For Seasonal Workers
The Trump administration spent the past week discussing how they plan to allow 30,000 more foreign seasonal workers into the United States temporarily. This would take place from when the rule is said to be set, through the remainder fiscal of 2019. The visa the seasonal workers would receive is called the H-2B visa. The H-2B program […]
Success Story: Family Immigration to the US with TN Visa
I had been working in Mexico as a dentist for the past 10 years. I met my wife five years ago and we got married last year. We have always dreamed of having a big family and my wife is now expecting our first child. My wife and I felt that moving to the US […]
