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!
When Is The Next US Green Card Lottery?
Update October 2023: The 2025 Diversity Visa Lottery will be open for registration from October 4 to November 7, 2023. Update May 2023: Diversity Visa 2024 entrants may enter their confirmation information here starting at noon (EDT) on May 6, 2023. The DV lottery program will provide up to 55,000 green card numbers obtainable through […]
Spousal Sponsorship in less than 6 months
“I recently had positive results in dealing with Niren and Associates. Niren and Associates have done an outstanding job with my spousal sponsorship application in less than 6 months. They also dealt with my daughter’s student visa. My lawyer worked diligently and professionally and was extremely knowledgeable. She did such an efficient job in getting […]
Super Tuesday and rise of Donald Trump sees increase in Google search for how to move to Canada?
The denouement of Super Tuesday proved to be unanticipated as the American people learned of Trump’s projected seven state victories. Correspondingly, Canada’s immigration website was experiencing an overload of web traffic after the news of Trump’s achievements was disclosed. Unsettled citizens took to social media to share their discomfort of Trump’s rise, as well as […]
Niren and Associates Wins 2016 Top Choice Immigration Law Award for 7th Straight Year!
We are very proud to announce we won the Top Choice Awards (TCA) for the Top Immigration Law firm in Toronto for the SEVENTH YEAR in a row! We have our clients and our great, dedicated staff to thank! Our mission is to keep serving YOU! This award is a testament to our staff’s commitment […]
5 Myths About Canadian Permanent Residency
Avoid These Five Myths of Permanent Residency Dealing with the bureaucracy of Canada’s immigration system can be a daunting task. The laws, rules and regulations create a complicated process that results in misinformation being passed around as truth. The following five myths are common falsehoods, all of which can confuse your journey as permanent resident, […]
Determine if You’re Eligible for Express Entry to Canada
Are you eligible? Determining whether you can apply under the Express Entry System can be confusing, but here are some of the basics. According to Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC), Express Entry is a system put in place to “manage applications for permanent residence under these federal economic immigration programs.” These economic immigration programs include […]
Quebec Skilled Worker Program Now Open for 3,500 ‘Paper’ Applications
Are you a skilled worker living outside of Canada trying to immigrate to Canada? There’s some good news for you – Quebec’s Skilled Worker Program is now open to 3,500 applicants. Read on to learn more about eligibility criteria and how to apply. The Quebec Skilled Worker Program Quebec wants to attract a higher number […]
Knowing the EB-5 Visa Requirements Can Make or Break Your Application
If it’s always been your dream to immigrate to the United States, an EB-5 immigrant investor visa could be your perfect opportunity – provided you follow all the necessary requirements. Background of the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Visa The EB-5 immigrant investor visa was created by Congress to make investing in the US an attractive prospect for potential immigrants, while […]
Everything You Need to Know About Completing Your Express Entry Profile
As you’re probably aware by now, Express Entry kicked into place on January 1, 2015. This means that if you’re a skilled worker looking to immigrate to Canada, you have to go through the express entry system. We’re going to go over all the steps you’ll need for Express Entry, from finding out whether you’re eligible, […]
Are You Eligible for the Ontario French-Speaking Skilled Worker Stream?
If you’re interested in immigrating to Ontario, and qualify for Express Entry, you may be eligible for the Ontario French-Speaking Skilled Worker Stream. Here at VisaPlace, we’re going to outline exactly what you need in order to be eligible for this particular Skilled Worker Stream. Do You Qualify for the Ontario French-Speaking Skilled Worker Stream To initially […]
Are You Eligible for an Ontario PNP?
If you’re interested in applying to the Ontario Human Capital Priorities Stream, you must first be eligible for CIC’s express entry system and also meet Ontario’s criteria. Human Capital Priorities Stream Requirements In order to qualify for the Human Capital Priorities Stream, you must have: Received a PT Notification of Interest via yourMyCIC account; Successfully entered […]
The Philipines is the Top Source Country for Canadian Immigrants
As recently reported by Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC), the Philippines was the top source country for permanent residents to Canada last year. In 2014, Canada opened its doors to over 40,000 Canadian permanent residents from the Philippines – that’s a 30% increase from the previous year. In addition to that, Canada also issued close to 47,000 visitor […]
The Recent Changes to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program Come Into Force
As recently reported by CIC news, the recent changes to the temporary foreign worker program came into effect on April 30, 2015. The changes allow Canadian employers who can’t find a Canadian to fill the position to employ foreign workers on a temporary basis. The hourly wages per occupation chart has also been updated. The […]
More Candidates Without Job Offers Accepted into Express Entry Draw
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 […]
Knowing the EB-5 Visa Requirements Can Make or Break Your Application
If it’s always been your dream to immigrate to the United States, an EB-5 visa could be your perfect opportunity – provided you follow all the necessary requirements. Background The EB-5 immigrant investor visa was created by Congress to make investing in the US an attractive prospect for potential immigrants, while at the same time creating jobs for American […]