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!
H-1B Visa for Canadians
If you are a Canadian and looking to work in the United States you are in luck! There are many close ties between the US and Canada which allows Canadians to obtain a work visa. Many Canadians are eligible for a TN visa as a professional under the UMCA but many look at the extensive […]
Federal Skilled Worker Program Re-Opens
The Government of Canada announced new occupations and caps for the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSW). Furthermore, additional information was announced for the Federal Skilled Trades and Canadian Experience Class programs. Updates to the Federal Skilled Worker Program Starting May 1st 2014 the Federal Skilled Worker Program will be accepting 25,000 new applications. All applicants […]
What to Expect When Crossing the US/Canada Border
Between the United States and Canada there is a thin, imaginary line marked in various places by customs agents who are there to enforce rules. These regulations are set up to protect citizens on either side of the border, but the rules frequently change. The following is a list of crossing border issues that you […]
Can I Return to Canada After Deportation?
Can I Return to Canada After Deportation? on YouTube (Below is a transcription of this video) Hello, my name is Michael Niren. I’m an immigration lawyer and founder of VisaPlace.com. Today I’m going to talk to you about what happens if you are deported from Canada and wish to return. This is an unfortunate situation for many […]
Immigrating to Canada from the Philippines: Benefits and Challenges
The Philippines is one of the major immigration sources for Canada. In the year 2017, the Philippines was the second largest country source for Permanent Residents in Canada. There were 40,857 Filipinos accepted to become Permanent Residents of Canada in 2017. There has to be a reason why so many Filipinos want to immigrate to […]
Nova Scotia Nominee Program-Regional Labour Market Demand
The Nova Scotia Immigration received a very large number of applications for the Regional labour Market Demand stream. There will only be 150 people nominated in total this calendar year. This new stream is aimed at choosing individuals who will meet labour market needs, they are destined to join the labour market with a full-time […]
Moving from Canada to the USA
Did you know that many Canadians are moving to the US during the COVID outbreak? Some industries in the US are even hiring Canadian workers at this time. Moving to the United States Moving can be very stressful for anyone and moving to a different country can be even more stressful because there are laws […]
Cracking down on Citizenship fraud
Canada’s Citizenship and Immigration Minister Chris Alexander supported the government’s commitment to tackling citizenship fraud through measures proposed in Bill C-24, the Strengthening Canadian Citizenship Act. Under the new law, the government will have the ability to develop laws to designate a regulatory body whose members would be authorized to act as consultants on citizenship […]
What If My Spousal Sponsorship Is Refused?
After obtaining permanent residence in Canada, it is very common for one to then try to bring their spouse to live there too. There are a handful of factors, however, that may cause someone to be refused spousal sponsorship. Reasons Why Spousal Sponsorship Is Refused Ineligible to Sponsor It is important to note that simply […]
Moving to Canada Without a Job Offer
When immigrating to Canada as skilled workers, we usually encourage those entering the Express Entry pool to obtain a job offer before settling in Canada for extra CRS Score points. For those who rather wait until settling in Canada for a job offer, you may want to know your options. Express Entry Programs That Don’t […]
Medical Care Options When Visiting the United States or Canada
You must always be mindful of your health while traveling. People who travel internationally have a 50% probability of contracting a travel-related sickness. While the majority of travel-related illnesses are mild, several highly deadly infectious diseases are prevalent in some places of the globe. All travelers should be well-prepared for their trip and be aware […]
Enrolling Your Children In School In Canada
All Canadian children are entitled to an education. We take education very seriously and believe that every child has the right to study and become someone great. Here in Canada, the government provides education for children free of charge. Enrolling Your Children Depending on the Province or Territory, public education begins at the age of […]
My Permanent Resident Card Has Expired Outside of Canada
If you are a permanent resident of Canada, your permanent resident card is an important document that allows you to re-enter Canada should you leave and go abroad. All permanent resident cards have expiry dates, and they must be renewed accordingly. The catch is, you need to be in Canada when you do this. Problems […]
What happens if your PR card expires?
Permanent resident cards (PR cards) all have an expiry date, and the government recommends that you take the necessary steps to renew your card at least six months in advance of this expiry date. However, often times permanent residents are unable to do so and end up with an expired card. So what happens if […]
TN Application for Registration – Case Study
Client’s Issue or Problem A Client had applied for TN status as a Management Consultant with our assistance, at a Canadian airport that had a US pre-clearance center. The application was made when the Client was flying to a US destination and presented the application then. The officer that adjudicated this application, indicated that a […]