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!
Do I Really Need an Immigration Lawyer?
If you are just beginning to scratch the surface of the difficult and complicated immigration process in the United States or in Canada, you may have been considering whether or not to hire an immigration lawyer or an immigration consultant. What is the difference between an Immigration Consultant and an Immigration Lawyer? An immigration consultant […]
Working in The United States As A Canadian Citizen
Despite the United States’ and Canada’s close relationship, citizens of both countries still require a work permit or work visa to obtain work in the other country, as so almost all other foreign nationals. While there are a few exceptions, if you are a Canadian citizen who has a job offer in the United States you will […]
Companies Offering Fake Canadian Visas Becoming a Serious Problem
According to the Indian Express, the Consul General of Canada to India, Scot Slessor, has been discussing the matter of fraudulent companies offering Canadian visas for a fee with police as it is becoming a rather large problem. “A number of incidents of fake visa companies have come to my notice and despite police […]
Need immigration help in Toronto?
We are a Toronto based immigration law firm first. I say that because we have offices all over Canada and the US. We help people with your their immigration needs where ever they are located. But we started here in Toronto and this is where our head office is. Immigration is a complex area of […]
Senior Deported to the United States May Return to Canada
We recently blogged about an elderly American woman who was facing deportation despite being the only available care option for a Canadian Citizen. Nancy Inferrera, 73, left Canada because she was under a removal order and the Canadian Citizen, Mildred Sanford, 83, left with her. Inferrera’s permanent residency application had been denied, as was her […]
TN Visa Lawyers in Canada
The TN Visa is a kind of United States work visa available only to Canadian citizens and citizens of Mexico. It is a temporary work visa that is suitable to many Canadian citizens who want to work in the United States. However, like all United States visas there are strict eligibility requirements that you must […]
How to Immigrate to Canada as a Nurse
Many areas of Canada are experiencing a nursing shortage, and this makes it easier to migrate to Canada as a nurse. Part of the reason is due to the demographics of the Canadian population. Older nurses are retiring as they reach their fifties and sixties and there are not enough younger nurses being trained to replace […]
Want to Study in Canada? Here are Maclean’s 5 Best Universities
Foreign students who are planning to study in Canada can access the university rankings published by Maclean’s, the popular Canadian weekly magazine. Although these lists have their challengers, they are useful as a starting point for checking out various schools and deciding where to apply. After all, this is one of the most important and […]
Will I Be Denied Entry into Canada for a Misdemeanor?
Getting into Canada can be harder than an individual might think. Even enjoying a visit across the border seems to be impossible for some Americans who are turned away with their families. If you were denied entry into Canada misdemeanor may be the watchword stamped on your refusal. What is a misdemeanor? A misdemeanor is […]
Applying for a US Visa from India Got Easier… Or Did It?
A new website has been developed to facilitate payment and appointment schedules for the US embassy in India. For the first time, applicants can now schedule payments and appointments online or over the phone, as well as get their questions answered online or over the phone. What will be the results of this new system […]
Self-Help, Do-It-Yourself Immigration Kits. A Blessing or a Curse?
In the legal service industry, there is a clear trend these days of people attempting to bypass the “middle man” or purchase self-help “kits” at book stores or online that promise, quick and easy results for all your legal needs. These How-To kits are relatively inexpensive and claim to provide step-by-step guidance from start to finish. You […]
How to be a Top Performer at whatever you do
In my experience I have observed that top performers, regardless of the industry, share the following in common: 1. Hyper focus on their craft 2. Long hours, think about their goals and ways to improve way beyond the 9 to 5. Just no way around this. 3. Demand the best of themselves 4. Constantly tweak their skills […]
Dwayne “Dog the Bounty Hunter” Chapman Denied Visa Due to Criminal Record
Manslaughter conviction results in Dog the Bounty Hunter being denied visa American celebrity reality TV star Dog the Bounty Hunter has been denied a visa to travel to the United Kingdom because of his criminal record. Dog’s criminal record stems from a manslaughter conviction from the late 1970s in the United States, where he […]
3 Ways To Apply For Deferred Deportation
Are you at risk of being deported from the United States? You may be eligible for the deferment of an action on deportation orders if you meet the criteria. The Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued a memorandum that may benefit young undocumented individuals who entered the United States in good faith […]
Immigration Legal Fees?
Wow. That is a sentiment I have heard from time to time from people seeking immigration help. A common complaint that I have heard over the years goes like this: “I hired an immigration lawyer. He impressed me. I paid him his fee and now I can’t reach him and have no idea what is […]