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!
Dangers of Unintended Border Crossings
What Are the Consequences of Accidentally Crossing the US or Canadian Border? For people living in the United States or Canada, accidentally crossing the border that separates the two can be more common than one would think. So, if you’re planning a trip close to the border and there is even the slightest chance you may end […]
Educational Credential Assessment (ECA): Everything You Need to Know
If you have received a degree, diploma or certificate from another country but want to immigrate to Canada many times you may need an ECA. Having an ECA will increase your CRS score for your Express Entry profile. The more points you have the better chances you have for getting picked during an Express Entry […]
Immigrants Play a Key Role In The Real Estate Market
The Canadian real estate market can thank the immigrant community for the recent growth in the market. One in five homes sold in Canada is bought by newcomers to the country says the Royal LePage survey. The survey was commissioned by the real estate company to assess the state of the market. The survey defines […]
Canada Nanny Visa: Home Child Care Provider and Home Support Worker
Many working parents in Canada depend on nannies to help cover their child care. Child care and care giving can be great avenues for skilled carers to explore when they are considering immigrating to Canada. The Home Child Care Provider Pilot and the Home Support Work Pilot were launched in June, 2019 and began accepting […]
I’m a Canadian, Can I Volunteer in the US?
Recently, a Saskatoon man was stopped from entering the US. Kyle Kuchirka, a Canadian Citizen, tried to cross the US border to volunteer at an arts festival in Washington state. Kyle wasn’t coming to the US to work or to stay but simply to volunteer. He was still denied entry and banned from entering the […]
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. […]
Orphan Adoption Program: Hague Adoption Convention Program
What Do I Need to Know About the Hague Adoption Convention Program? What is the Hague Adoption Convention Program? The Hague Adoption Convention Program is an international program that protects inter-country adoptions. The Convention was concluded in 1993 and established the standards for inter-country adoption. The US signed the Convention in 1994 and it was […]
Can I Travel Outside of Canada While Studying As An International Student?
Traveling while on a student visa in Canada can be a confusing topic and many students wonder where/ when they are able to travel. The short answer to: Can I Travel While Studying In Canada As An International Student? is yes. However, your student permit does not function as a travel document. This means that […]
Life in Canada as an International Student
Canada is known as a picturesque nation of cultural diversity, friendly people, and tolerant attitudes towards foreigners. Nearly a fifth of Canada’s students are welcomed from other nations, so here are some of the basics international students in Canada may need to know about Canadian life. University or College Life in Canada Higher education in Canada […]
Which Province is Best for Canada PR for International Students
Many international students end up loving Canada and want to stay after graduation. There is an opportunity for international students on a student visa to obtain Canadian Permanent Residency after graduation. Current students sometimes will wonder, “which province should I move to after graduation?”. Each province has different options for international students and offers different advantages […]
Scholarships for International Students in Canada 2025
If you have been accepted to attend a university or college in Canada, congratulations! Getting accepted can be the hardest part but the second hardest part is paying for that college. Many international students will take out student loans to pay for higher education but the unknown secret is that there are scholarships for International […]
Challenges International Students Face in Canada
Coming to Canada to study can be very exciting. It can also be a bit nerve wracking at first due to the indifference between your home country and Canada. Many international students are shocked at how different life in Canada can be. We have compiled a few challenges that international students face when coming to […]
How to Get a Job in Canada as an International Student
If you’re an international student in Canada you may wonder if you can work or not. Many students in Canada on a student visa can work and chose to do so to provide for themselves while in Canada. You may be eligible to work in Canada while studying if your study permit includes a condition that […]
U.S. Citizen Denied Entry to Canada for Film Festival
Every year, Toronto holds a film festival that is well known around the world. TIFF, Toronto International Film Festival, attracts foreigners from all around the world to watch the new movie premiers. Unfortunately, for many visas hold them back from being able to attend the TIFF. This year in 2019, a man who was in […]
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 […]