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CanadaVisa provides information, tools, and resources about Canadian immigration and citizenship and hosts the largest discussion forum in the space. Its online platform grew from a pioneering launch in 1994 by attorney David Cohen, expanding into a broad hub of updated guidance and community discussion, backed by Cohen Immigration Law, a full-service immigration and citizenship law firm. The product works by offering up-to-date articles, checklists, and calculators, plus a community forum where users share experiences and ask questions; the law firm also assists clients directly with complex filings and legal advice. The company differentiates itself through its long-standing, online-first presence, the scale of its forum community, and its integration with a specialized immigration law practice. The goal is to help people understand and navigate the Canadian immigration and citizenship process efficiently and with access to professional legal support when needed.
About CanadaVisa
Industries
Consulting
Legal
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Montreal, Canada
Founded
1976
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What believers are saying
- 2026 IRCC rule changes create fresh demand for interpretation, updates, and forms.
- Express Entry processing at six-to-eight weeks drives urgent applicant research and engagement.
- PhD, AI-talent, and visitor-rule changes expand article volume and lead-gen opportunities.
What critics are saying
- IRCC policy volatility, including 2026 cap changes, constantly churns CanadaVisa’s traffic economics.
- Google and AI answer engines can bypass CICNews.com, crushing referral traffic quickly.
- If Canada tightens immigration further, CanadaVisa’s core audience shrinks and monetization breaks.
What makes CanadaVisa unique
- CanadaVisa.com launched in 1994 as Cohen Immigration Law’s online immigration platform.
- Riley Cohen leads CanadaVisa, pairing legal expertise with CICNews.com publishing.
- CanadaVisa runs the largest private Canadian immigration forum and tools ecosystem.
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Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has introduced a new temporary policy to help permanent residence (PR) applicants from Hong Kong to remain in Canada while they wait for a decision on their application.
Digital nomads, a new breed of professionals, have emerged in recent years, reshaping the traditional employment landscape. These individuals have embraced a lifestyle that combines work with travel, leveraging technology to work remotely from anywhere in the world. As this concept gains momentum, countries worldwide, including Estonia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Tanzania, are recognizing the potential economic, tourism and innovation benefits and are introducing special visas or residency programs tailored to attract remote workers. Japan is the latest to join this growing trend of countries vying for global workers. Last month, the country’s Immigration Services Agency (ISA) announced the launch of a digital nomad visa by the end of March, The Japan Times reported, enabling nationals of nearly 50 countries to live and work in the country for up to six months at a time
The most significant changes were seen after 2015, the year when Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) first introduced the Express Entry application management system.
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About CanadaVisa
Industries
Consulting
Legal
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Montreal, Canada
Founded
1976
CanadaVisa is Hiring for 10 Jobs on Simplify!
Find jobs on Simplify and start your career today