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!
Permanent Labour Market Opinions to Replace Arranged Employment Opinions
The LMO to replace Arranged Employment Opinions isn’t the same as the LMO that has existed in the past. For a long time, employers could apply for an arranged employment opinion (AEO) for foreign workers seeking permanent placement. This was especially important for those employers that needed skilled workers. It helped expedite the path to […]
Speedier Process for the Strengthening Canadian Citizenship Act
As reported by NewsWire.ca – Minister Chris Alexander (Canada’s Citizenship and Immigration) announced that recent changes to the Strengthening Canadian Citizenship Act are already showing results. Citizenship applications for foreigners to become permanent residence are now being processed more efficiently and backlogs are at their lowest level in more than 2 years. Changes to the […]
10 Most Common Reasons You May Be Denied Entry to Canada. Explained.
Few travel experiences are more frustrating, inconvenient and humiliating than arriving in a foreign country only to be denied entry at the port. This is especially disheartening if you have arrived on business or to tend to a family emergency. Upon traveling to Canada, you may have been unpleasantly surprised with an entry denial based […]
15 Steps to Get Yourself Approved as a Federal Skilled Worker in Canada in 2014
Canada, the second largest country in the world, is one of the most sought after places for emigration. For five consecutive years, the United Nations has ranked Canada the best place to live in terms of: Educational opportunities Crime rates Unemployment To give your application the best chance, you should follow these guidelines when applying: […]
We Were Awarded ‘Top Choice Award Winner 2013’ for Immigration Lawyers in Toronto!
We Were Awarded the ‘Top Choice Award Winner 2013 for Immigration Lawyers in Toronto’ Again! We are pleased to have won the Top Choice Award for Top Immigration Firm in Toronto for the fourth year in a row. We are really grateful to our clients who have trusted us with handling their Canadian and US […]
Preparing For Your Canadian Immigration Interview
The main goal of the interview is to make sure the information you gave is correct and to see how much you know about Canada. Here, we’ll give you the best tips for answering Canada immigration interview questions. To do well, you should: Be prepared: Bring all your important papers and arrive early. Communicate clearly: […]
Federal Skilled Worker Refusal and Re-Application – Case Study
The client submitted a Federal Skilled Worker application through Quebec, and was refused. How VisaPlace Immigration Helped The client contacted us after his refusal and we were able to help him get his application reopened. We reviewed communication between the parties, and articulated grounds under the Immigration Act for why his case should not have […]
Philippines Becoming Number One Source of Newcomers to Canada
The National Household Survey developed by TD Economics has found that newer sources like the Philippines are quickly overtaking countries like China and India when it comes to being the source of the largest number of newcomers to Canada. As per last year’s survey results, one-fifth of Canadians are foreign born, or 6.8 million residents […]
Immigration to the US when you marry a United States citizen
Are you a foreign national who has married a United States citizen? Do you want to immigrate to the Untied States as the spouse of a United States citizen or permanent resident? You can apply for permanent residency in the United States when your spouse applies to sponsor you for permanent residency of your own. […]
Entering the US with a DUI
A criminal record for DUI can make it more difficult for you to enter the United States for a visit, even if you are a Canadian citizen. Trying to enter the United States with a criminal record could result in your being denied entry, which can be highly upsetting and inconvenient. Even if the DUI […]
How to find the right Immigration Lawyer
I was asked this question: I am looking to find an immigration lawyer to help me with my visa application but I really don’t know how to judge what lawyer is best for me. Can you help? This is an important question and is perhaps the most important because regardless of the type of immigration […]
Toronto Immigration Law Firm: How we can help
Toronto Immigration Law Firm Here to Serve YOU! I’m here to tell you a little bit about our law firm VisaPlace Immigration. My name is Michael Niren and I am the founder of the firm VisaPlace Immigration is a Toronto based immigration services company. We are located in central Toronto but our clients are from […]
What requirements do I have to meet to obtain a TN visa?
A TN visa is an attractive United States work visa option because it allows Canadian citizens to work in the United States legally. It can be applied for at the US-Canada border, meaning that you do not have to wait weeks or months for your application to be processed like you would have to with […]
How You Can Immigrate to Canada
Every year, approximately 250,000 people immigrate to Canada as permanent residents, and many of them immigrate to Canada from the United States and all over the world. Successfully becoming a permanent resident of Canada is rewarding but is not always an easy task. There are several ways to become a permanent resident of Canada. It […]
Immigration to the USA from Canada
The United States is a place where millions of people wish to move to, and Canadians are no different. But even though Canada and the United States are close both physically and ideologically, Canadians can’t just move to the United States without going through the proper immigration channels. Likewise, United States citizens cannot just move […]