H-1B Visa Holders Stuck In Limbo

In this video, Pace Immigration lawyer Andy Semotiuk talks about the changes to the H-1B visa in the United States as it relates to doctors and IT professionals. Andy points out that one solution for people who are stuck in H-1B limbo: come to Canada. Watch the video or read the transcript below for more.

Trump Immigration Orders: Does Trump Have the Law On His Side?

US and Canadian Immigration Lawyer Andy Semotiuk: Chaos. So far, that is the only word that comes to mind in describing the Trump immigration efforts. Thousands of lives have been affected by his errant steps, but they have been protected by U.S. courts that have struck down his executive orders.

Beware Of Fake Job Offers In Canada

Jim Metcalfe – Pace Immigration: A recent news article describes how migrants heading for Canada, but who are stuck at the Mexican/US border, are being solicited to apply for bogus Canadian jobs – for a fee:

How To Prepare For Safety This Spring

Feel more confident driving once the snow has melted and the sun is shining? Don’t be fooled into a false sense of safety now that Spring has sprung. Springtime Safety for Drivers Traffic fatalities in our city have been at their highest level in 5 years. It’s more important now than ever before to drive […]

US EB-5 Program vs. The Quebec Immigrant Investor Program

The US and Canada both have immigrant investor programs that lead to permanent residency. The two most popular are the US EB-5 program and the Quebec Immigrant Investor Program (QIIP). Below is a brief overview of the programs, highlighting their similarities and differences. To talk about which program is right for you, contact us.

Trudeau Must Act On Refugee Issue Before It Becomes A Crisis

Klaudios Mustakas – Senior Immigration Advisor: The southern influx of undocumented immigrants to Canada in the last several weeks is causing more press and water cooler chatter by the day. There is evidence that the welcoming attitude of the citizens of some Canadian border towns is wearing thin, as residents wonder if the Trudeau government has a plan for these developments:

Police Certificates For Immigration To Canada

When a person applies for Canadian citizenship or permanent residence, they must obtain a police certificate – sometimes known as a background check or police clearance. There are no exceptions to this rule. The government of Canada wants to see whether a person has any criminal convictions in their past. If the person does have a criminal conviction, then their chances of immigrating to Canada become very small.