Posts by Ella Bergquist

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How Ukraine Refugees Can Come to Canada

By Ella BergquistOctober 7, 2022
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Canada has been keeping a close eye on the situation in Ukraine and continues to stand firm in its support for the country’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. The IRCC is making further efforts to assist Ukrainians and persons residing in Ukraine, as well as to make it simpler and faster for Canadian citizens, permanent residents, […]
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Avoid Having Your Canadian Immigration Application Stuck

By Ella BergquistApril 12, 2022
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Dozens, maybe even thousands, of foreign-born applicants have found that their application for a Canada visa has been paused without any communication. Many immigrants apply without the help of an immigration lawyer which leaves their case completely at the hands of an IRCC immigration officer. Without the help of an immigration lawyer communication and transparency […]
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New Processing Time Tracker for Canada Family Sponsorship Applications

By Ella BergquistFebruary 17, 2022
Permanent ResidencyFamily Immigration
Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has created an online tracking facility for family sponsorship candidates to check the status of their Canadian immigration applications. For the time being, the tracker will only be available to permanent residents in the categories of a spouse, partner, and dependent child. As they continue to develop and provide new […]
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COVID PCR Tests Not Required for Fully Vaccinated Travellers to Canada

By Ella BergquistFebruary 17, 2022
InadmissabilityVisitor VisasHealth
Officials stated that by the end of the month, Canada will no longer need fully vaccinated travelers to do a pre-arrival COVID-19 PCR test. Negative quick antigen or PCR test results will be accepted as of February 28 to fulfill admission criteria. These tests will need to be done by a laboratory or a healthcare […]
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New Immigration Levels Plan for 2022-2024

By Ella BergquistNovember 6, 2023
Permanent Residency
November 2023 Update: Canada came out with their new 2024-2026 Immigration Levels Plan. On February 14, 2022, the Annual Report to Parliament from the IRCC was released which explains in detail their new immigrant goals. Canada aims to welcome 431,645 new Permanent Residents in 2022, 447,055 in 2023, and 451,000 in 2024. Below you can […]
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Best Places for Immigrants to Buy a House in the US

By Ella BergquistDecember 14, 2022
ResourcesLiving in the US
It’s difficult to pinpoint the greatest areas to buy a property in the United States since there are so many factors to consider apart from return on investment. Job prospects, facilities, and crime rates are all significant factors to consider before relocating. It can be especially difficult if you are searching for a home in […]
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Changing Temporary Visa to Permanent Visa in Canada

By Ella BergquistJanuary 5, 2024
Permanent Residency
If you hold a temporary resident visa like a work permit or study permit you may be able to turn from TR to PR and become a Canadian Permanent Resident. Requirements for Temporary Residents to Apply for PR If all of the following apply, temporary resident permit (TRP) holders may be able to apply for […]
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Express Entry Draw February 2, 2022 #215 – CRS Score

By Ella BergquistFebruary 16, 2022
Permanent ResidencyExpress Entry Draws
Canada Express Entry Draw February 2, 2022 #215 The latest Express Entry Draw took place on February 2nd 2022, which was the 215th Express Entry Draw. This draw was targeted towards the Provincial Nominee Program candidates only. The draw offered 1,070 ITA to those with a cut-off score of 674. This is the first Express Entry […]
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New Immigration Minister Plans to Improve Visa Processing Times

By Ella BergquistApril 12, 2022
ResourcesPolicy
After COVID-19 caused a massive backlog in the processing of immigration applications and long delays for persons seeking status in Canada, Immigration Minister Sean Fraser says the government will be back on schedule by the end of the year. The government said last year that it will spend $85 million to process the backlog of […]
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Visitors to the US Required to Be Vaccinated

By Ella BergquistJanuary 26, 2022
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All international passengers, including Canadians, must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to enter the country via land ports of entry and ferry terminals as of Jan. 22, according to the US Department of Homeland Security. At land ports of entry and ferry terminals along the US-Mexico and US-Canada borders, the regulation applies. The US had […]
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What to Study in Canada as an International Student

By Ella BergquistJune 10, 2024
Working in CanadaStudy Permits
For international students, Canada remains a popular choice. In fact, the number of international students who have picked Canada as their study abroad destination has tripled in the last decade. Almost 650,000 students from all over the world study in Canadian universities, making it one of the top five study destinations in the world, alongside […]
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Foreign Tech Worker Immigration Stream for Alberta

By Ella BergquistFebruary 23, 2024
Permanent ResidencyWorking in CanadaPNP News and Updates
The Accelerated Tech Pathway gives highly talented tech workers who wish to live and work in Alberta a fast road to permanent residency. According to the Alberta Enterprise Corporation, Alberta has over 3,000 technological enterprises. However, IT businesses continue to have difficulty finding people, particularly sales and technical skills. Who is Eligible for the Accelerated […]
Maple leaf from the flag of Canada Express Entry 214 January 19, 2022 Total Invitations Issued: 1036 Lowest Qualifying Score: 745

Express Entry Draw January 19, 2022 #214 – CRS Score

By Ella BergquistFebruary 2, 2022
Permanent ResidencyExpress Entry Draws
Canada Express Entry Draw January 19, 2022 #214 The Express Entry Draw took place on January 19, 2022, which was the 214th Express Entry Draw. This draw was targeted towards the Provincial Nominee Program candidates only. The draw offered 1,036 ITA to those with a cut-off score of 745. This is the second Express Entry draw […]
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Canada & US in the Top 10 Powerful Passports

By Ella BergquistJanuary 19, 2022
Green CardUS Citizenship
The Henley Passport Index is the first and most authoritative assessment of all passports in the world, based on the number of countries to which its holders may travel without a visa. The “best passports” are graded by the number of countries to which passport holders get visa-free entry. Canada and the United States both […]
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Canada to the US

By Ella BergquistJanuary 24, 2024
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Home / US Immigration Lawyer: How to Immigrate to the US / Country Immigration to US / Canada to the US A Guide to Immigrating from Canada to The United States Learn the various pathways of immigration to The United States from Canada, including family-sponsorship and employment. Call: 1.877.296.0874Online Assessment Read More About: US Immigration […]
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Ljiljana Pavkov

I have nothing but praise! The entire team was extremely professional, knowledgeable, and kind, especially Mansi Sanghiv. She patiently explained everything I needed to know and resolved all of my concerns. I felt safe and well taken care of throughout the entire process. I am extremely satisfied with the service and experience, and I wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone looking for quality, dedication, and trust.

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Lisanne Cholette

Mansi has been helping me navigate through a new chapter in my life. It has been a huge comfort to be able to lean on her knowledge and expertise and I would highly recommend her to anyone!

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BERLITA COLLADO

I am so very thankful to the VISAPACE team for making it all come true and possible from my Open Work Permit to my Permanent Residence, you make it all happen .Thank you very much from the bottom of my heart , Thank you for being part of my achievements. Now I am now a Permanent Residence through the effort, power and knowledge of VISAPLACE LEGAL TEAM.
Sending you my best appreciation and thank you.

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Shahrzad Sh

“I truly want to thank Mansi. Her patience and thoughtful advices made a big difference for me. Her recommendations were not only helpful but also gave me clearer insight. Words can’t fully express how grateful I am for her support.”

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kevin geoffrey

Visa place helped me with my daughter’s sponsorship 3 years ago. Last week I contacted them for some clarification on a different matter. It was about an issue which technically was a problem of CIC’s software glitch and had nothing to do with Visa Place.
Yet Reena Sandu was assigned for my case. she helped me with enthusiasm and showed no hesitation despite me being an ex-client from 3 years ago.
I was very happy that even after 3 years of finishing business, Visa Place were respectful of their clients. Special thanks again to Reena for her enthusiasm and support.

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Nessie Leigh Ilarde

Thank you very much for helping me get my new visa! I appreciate Ms. Felicita and her colleagues for guiding us through the process making sure that everything is precise. Highly recommend your firm. Thanks again 🙂

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parker ellis

Mansi Sanghvi has been nothing for of remarkable for me. I have been dealing with a visa, immigration issues , and any time I have to call her, she has been there to answer any questions. Has answers to every question and is there to HELP YOU. Truly could not recommend her more.