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!
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 […]
Express Entry 126
September 18, 2019
Total Invitations Issued: 3600
Lowest Qualifying Score: 462
Express Entry Draw September 18, 2019 #126 – CRS Score
The latest round of invitation for Express Entry Draw took place on September 18, 2019, which was the 126th Express Entry Draw. The draw offered 3,600 ITA to those with a cut-off score of 462. This was the #126 Express Entry Draw and the second draw of September. The last draw offered 3,600 invites to those with […]
Michael H. Niren
Mr. Niren is CEO of VisaPlace LLC and the President and Managing Partner of VisaPlace Legal Canada*, an immigration law firm based in Toronto, and “VisaPlace Legal US” a law firm registered in The District of Columbia, USA. Mr. Niren is a graduate of Osgoode Hall Law School in Toronto, a member of the Law Society of Upper Canada, […]
British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) September 17, 2019 Draw
BCPNP September 17, 2019 Draw The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program offered 481 ITAs to individuals to apply for provincial nomination under the BCPNP. The 481 invitations were issued across 5 streams in the BCPNP. Name of Stream: Minimum Score Skilled Worker: 92 International Graduate: 97 Entry Level & Semi-Skilled: 77 EEBC Skilled Worker: 97 International Graduate: 101 Total […]
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 […]
Democratic Presidential Candidates on Immigration: Biden, Warren, Sanders, Harris, Buttigieg
February 2020 Update: Immigration continues to be a key feature of the 2020 Presidential race. All eight of the Democratic candidates are united in their opposition to the current administration’s immigration policies. Broadly, the candidates have agreed to immigration reform in the form of creating legal paths to citizenship for people in the country illegally, […]
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 […]
Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) September 12, 2019 Draw #72
MPNP under the Expression of Interest System Draw #72 – September 12, 2019 SKILLED WORKERS IN MANITOBA Number of Letters of Advice to Apply issued: 254 Ranking score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 545 INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION STREAM Number of Letters of Advice to Apply issued: 40 SKILLED WORKERS OVERSEAS Number of Letters of Advice to Apply issued: 53 who were invited directly […]
New Policy on US Citizenship for Children of US Troops Born Overseas
Recently, United States immigration officials justified a new policy for military members brought forward by the Trump administration. This new policy states that some children born to U.S. service members and government employees overseas will no longer be automatically considered citizens of the United States. Previously, their children would be considered to be both living […]
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 […]
US Temporary Protected Status (TPS) Holders Consider Moving To Canada
Immigrants with Temporary Protected Status (TPS) in the US are beginning to consider leaving the US following President Trump’s recent plan to return TPS holders to their homes. TPS status is a status that is given to certain nationals present in the US. It is usually given to citizens of countries that are war torn […]
Saskatchewan Provincial Nominee Program (SINP) September 5, 2019 Draw
SINP September 5, 2019 Draw Entrepreneur EOI Selection Results on September 5, 2019 Number of Invitations Issued 45 Average EOI Score 125 Highest EOI Score 150 Lowest EOI Score 120 Total Invites for September 5, 2019 Draw: 45 Previous Saskatchewan Provincial Nominee Program Draws 2019 Successful applicants will receive a Saskatchewan Provincial Nomination Certificate, […]
Trump Administration Plans to Deny Green Cards to Immigrants on Food Stamps and Other Public Aid
** UPDATE: On January 27th, 2020, the Supreme Court voted 5-4 in favor of allowing the Trump administration to begin enforcing new limits on immigrants who are considered likely to become overly dependent on government benefit programs. ** On Monday, the Trump Administration announced a new rule that would enable officials to deny green cards […]