Maplevisa
About Maplevisa

News that matters, context that helps.

Maplevisa is a Canadian immigration news and information platform based in Toronto, Canada. We provide clear, timely and practical coverage of Canadian immigration and citizenship developments.

Reliable Canadian immigration information.

Maplevisa follows important developments across Canada's immigration and citizenship system, including policy changes, program updates, invitation rounds and operational developments that may affect applicants, businesses and immigration professionals.

Our goal is to make important Canadian immigration information easier to understand, easier to follow and more useful in practice.

Professional knowledge behind the coverage.

Maplevisa is developed and maintained by a Canadian-based team with experience in immigration, law, business, research and digital publishing.

Iman Borhanifar, RCIC

Iman Borhanifar, RCIC

Founder & Editor, Maplevisa

Iman Borhanifar is a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC), licensed by the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (CICC), and a Commissioner for Taking Oaths in Ontario.

His professional background includes Canadian immigration consulting, business and management, and legal studies. His work includes matters involving temporary residence, permanent residence, citizenship, entrepreneurs, business owners and companies operating in Canada.

Professional and regulatory involvement.

College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants CICC
Canadian Association of Professional Immigration Consultants CAPIC
Canadian Bar Association CBA
Ontario Bar Association OBA

Coverage across Canada's immigration system.

Permanent Residence

Express Entry, provincial immigration programs, family sponsorship and other permanent residence developments.

Study in Canada

Study permits, international students, post-graduation work permits and related IRCC policy changes.

Working in Canada

Work permits, LMIA and LMIA-exempt programs, temporary foreign workers and related policies.

Visiting Canada

Visitor visas, temporary residence, Super Visa developments and visitor policies.

Canadian Citizenship

Citizenship policy, eligibility, application procedures and related government developments.

For Immigration Professionals

IRCC program delivery instructions, public policies, operational updates and regulatory developments.

More than the headline.

Canadian immigration rules and policies change frequently. Maplevisa reviews official source material to identify what changed, who may be affected and why the development matters.

Accuracy We prioritize official and authoritative Canadian sources.
Clarity Complex immigration developments are presented in clear and accessible language.
Context We explain how important developments relate to existing rules, programs and trends.
Timeliness We monitor consequential immigration changes and publish relevant updates as they develop.

Reliable. Understandable. Useful.

Our mission is to make Canadian immigration information reliable, understandable and useful. Whether you are planning to study, work, visit, establish a business, become a permanent resident or Canadian citizen, or work professionally in Canadian immigration, Maplevisa aims to help you stay informed about developments that matter.

Important note

Maplevisa publishes Canadian immigration and citizenship news, educational content and general information. Content published on this website does not constitute legal or immigration advice and does not create a consultant-client or lawyer-client relationship.

Toronto, Canada

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