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Life in America: US Immigration News

The latest US immigration news and updates on living in the US as an immigrant including on how to adapt to life in America. Moving to the US can be a hard adjustment to a new life, job, neighborhood, language, currency, and culture but here are the latest stories on life in the US as an American citizen, Permanent Resident, or visitor.

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Why You Shouldn’t Wait Until the Election to Immigrate

By SierraAugust 17, 2020
ResourcesLiving in the US

We have heard that many immigration applicants interested in immigrating to the United States are waiting for the 2020 presidential election results to decide if it is the right choice for them. To the individuals that may think that is the wiser choice, there are a few reasons why we recommend immigrating before the election, […]

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Legal Immigration to the US is Slowing

By Ella BergquistFebruary 27, 2020
ResourcesLiving in the US

Data from the Department of Homeland Security shows that legal immigration to the United States has declined by more than 7% between 2016 and 2018. This data excludes refugees from the numbers of immigrants coming into the US. What Areas of US Immigration Are Down? Much of the decline can be linked to the lower […]

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What To Expect When Landing At a US Airport

By Ella BergquistJanuary 16, 2020
ResourcesLiving in the US

Choosing to visit or immigrate to the United States involves carrying the right documentation to clear Customs. Sometimes you will only need a passport but other times a visa may be required. Often visa applications can be a long process but ultimately being able to fulfill your dreams to move or visit the US is […]

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US Temporary Protected Status (TPS) Holders Consider Moving To Canada

By Ella BergquistSeptember 6, 2019
ResourcesLiving in the US

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 […]

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Am I Eligible to Immigrate to the US?

By Ella BergquistJuly 30, 2019
ResourcesLiving in the US

Determining if you are eligible to immigrate to the US is the first step of your immigration process. There are four main ways that you can seek to immigrate: Family, Job Offer, Investment or School Acceptance letter. Each category has different eligibility requirements and you need to meet the requirements exactly in order to immigrate to […]

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US Tax Questions Answered for New Immigrants

By Ella BergquistMay 28, 2019
Living in the US

If you are living in the US as a permanent resident or as a new citizen, you will need to file taxes. Taxes are used by the Government to fund various programs including Social Security and Medicare. The amount of taxes that you will be required to pay is based on the amount of income […]

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US Healthcare Questions Answered for New Immigrants

By Ella BergquistMay 28, 2019
Living in the US

Moving to the US means that you will have access to the United States Healthcare system. The US Healthcare system functions primarily in the private sector. This means that much of your care will be provided by private organizations. Unlike some other countries, the US does not have free/ subsidized healthcare. This means that in […]

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Settling in the US: Things To Do After You Arrive

By CaseyNovember 21, 2018
Living in the US

What Immigrants Should Do Their First Week in America Every year, the United States welcomes thousands of immigrants from all around the world. It is diverse, beautiful and full of opportunities. Starting a new life in America could be one of the most important decisions you’ve ever made. The first couple months can be scary […]

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Immigrants Who Helped Make America Great

By Ella BergquistSeptember 4, 2018
Living in the US

Immigration is a hot topic for the world right now. This topic has been at the forefront of many political debates, news headlines, and conversations throughout America especially. Unfortunately, most of the topic of immigration in America has been that of a negative one  which includes a generalization and sterotypes of immigrants. In today’s age, […]

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Top 10 Cities for Immigrants to Live in the United States

By CaseyFebruary 6, 2018
Living in the US

Milwaukee, WI One of the most appealing traits of Milwaukee is it’s affordability. The average cost of living here is found well below the national average. Affordability is especially important for immigrants who have just arrived and may not have the same support systems to fall back on as other Americans do. Some cities in […]

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Can Canadians Retire in the USA?

By Michael NirenApril 15, 2013
Living in the US

Retiring to the United States is a dream of many, but it is not as if you can just pack up and move to the United States because it’s time to retire. Even if you are a Canadian citizen, moving from Canada to the USA requires the proper channels in order to do so. Whether you […]

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Can Canadians Retire in the US?

By Michael NirenApril 13, 2013
Living in the US

  It’s no secret that many Canadians of retirement age travel to the United States every year to spend the winter, but what about retiring in the United States permanently as a Canadian citizen? Canadians Retiring in the United States Unfortunately, no such retirement visa for Canadians exists, although it would be a great idea […]

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Gregory Larocque

I had a fantastic experience with Brenda! I was very anxious about my status for an upcoming trip to the U.S and Brenda managed to really ease my nerves. She gave exceptional customer service and she made my day. I truly had an incredible experience. I would recommend Brenda to anyone and everyone!

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Elizabeth Anne Hannan

Meeting with Frank Zhang was very informative. Frank was very pleasant and explained everything I needed to know about the issue. My file was set up in record time. There was confusion at the beginning about the time of the meeting likely due to different time zones. Everything else went smoothly. Very happy with the service so far!

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Anshu Kaur

Thanks Manasi!! You are a wonderful and spontaneous to work with. I highly appreciate your way of working. You are the best for your work. You share plenty of good ideas and do good work.
“I admire your work ethic and your talent.” You are a adorable person and gem to your team. Best of knowledge and best of services anybody can think off. I am one time a customer to you and lifetime customer to you. I m sold!!

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Carlene Henry

VisaPlace has been a great help in answering all my immigrant questions. The staff was very polite and patient. I am comfortable working with them and will recommend them to anyone who is in need of their services.

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Share Ross

Nadia and company worked with us for quite a long time to sort out a complicated Canadian Permanent Resident Status situation. All done and let me say… they are TERRIFIC to work with. Communication. Consideration. Efficiency. Highly recommend.

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Eros Sainz

Bansuri assisted me and let me tell you: she was awesome when I called in, she was very nice in providing the information, being professional and friendly. I felt more drawn and secure to trust and move forward in the process of scheduling appointment with VisaPlace. I must admit I had my doubts, but this helped tons. Plus I didn’t have to wait like other places which they had appointments available in +1month. It was the very next day here. So far all is good 👍

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Mozhgan Eivariboroushghalan

I’m have just started to get the counseling for the journey of bringing my loved one to Canada. Mansi is a good and honest consular. She offered the best option to visiting Canada and explained the details. I think if everything goes well on my side, then I would ask for visitor visa’s experts to make an application.