Second time working with Visaplace, and was successful again with a visa application for parents (2 out of 2). Worked with Felicita and Mansi, strong guidance, very detailed approach to putting together a very thorough and comprehensive application. Good feedback and support throughout the full process. Highly recommend Visaplace!
Can I Travel to Canada with a Criminal Record?
(Below is a transcription of this video) Hi. This is Michael Niren, immigration lawyer and founder of visaplace.com. Are you traveling to Canada with a criminal record? If you are, there may be some issues in terms of you being admitted to Canada. Depending upon the nature of your offense and how long ago it […]
Canadian Work Visas for Americans
(Below is a transcription of this video) Hello. My name is Michael Niren, I’m an immigration lawyer and founder of visaplace.com. Today I’m going to talk to our fellow Americans who are interested in getting a Canadian work visa. Canada has a lot of employment opportunities for Americans. Americans are coming to Canada in record […]
Deportation From Canada: Procedure and Options
This informational post, brought to you by immigration lawyer Michael Niren, founder of VisaPlace.com, addresses the critical issue of deportation from Canada. If you’re facing deportation, it’s essential to understand your rights and available options. Time is of the essence in these cases, so acting quickly is crucial. What to Expect When Facing Deportation Typically, […]
E2 Visa Applications for Canadians
A lot of Canadian citizens are moving to the U.S. to start businesses or establish a business there. In order to immigrate to the US to start a business or invest in a business, a foreign national must obtain an E-2 Visa. Canadians find the E-2 visa very attractive because it allows them to bring […]
Chinese Investor Lawsuits Get Thrown Out
As recently reported by The Globe & Mail – A Federal Court judge has ruled against more than 1,000 wealthy Chinese who tried to immigrate to Canada under the newly terminated Immigrant Investor Program. The inventors then later attempted to seek legal compensation for their inconvenience. Immigrant Investor Law Suits Get Dismissed “[T]here is no […]
U.S. Deports Honduran Children
As reported by Reuters and Time.com – July 15, 2014 – A charter flight from New Mexico to San Pedro Sula was sent on Monday from American soil. The city of San Pedro Sula, Honduras has the highest murder rate in the world and transported back there were 17 Honduran women, as well as 12 girls […]
Expanding Your Business Into Canada Visa
(Below is a transcription of this video) Hello. My name is Michael Niren, I’m an immigration lawyer and founder of visaplace.com. This is a video for those who are interested in getting a work visa to Canada and who have a business overseas in their home country. Benefits to Expanding Your Business Into Canada One […]
10 Most Common Reasons You May Be Denied Entry to Canada. Explained.
Few travel experiences are more frustrating, inconvenient and humiliating than arriving in a foreign country only to be denied entry at the port. This is especially disheartening if you have arrived on business or to tend to a family emergency. Upon traveling to Canada, you may have been unpleasantly surprised with an entry denial based […]
How to Avoid a Visa Refusal
(Below is a transcription of this video) How to avoid a visa refusal; my name is Michael Niren, immigration lawyer and founder of visaplace.com. Very often we’re asked, “How is it that we can avoid getting our visa refused?” Well, there are no guarantees, first of all, with any application for a visa, but there […]
Quebec Pursues Exemption to the LMO Food Industry Suspension
(Below is a transcription of this video) Quebec Immigration Minister Kathleen Weil has announced that they are seeking an exemption from the Canadian government’s moratorium on Labor Market Opinions for the food services industry. This is affecting all employers who are seeking foreign workers who are applying for L.M.O.s, Labor Market Opinions, in the food […]
Applying for a TN Visa After Denial – Case Study
Client’s Issue or Problem Client had a great opportunity for employment in the US. Client applied on his own for TN status just using what the employer provided him and was denied. He then tried re-applying another two times before seeking out our services as he was afraid that he was doing more harm than […]
Citizenship & Immigration Canada New Rules for Dependent Child
Starting August 1, 2014 the Canadian government will redefine who can immigrate to Canada as a ‘dependent child’. Changes to the definition of a dependent child The age of dependency has been reduced from under twenty-two (22) to under nineteen (19) and the exception made for full-time students has also been removed. Meaning that young […]
Canada overhauls its temporary foreign worker program
On June 20, 2014 the Canadian government announced a comprehensive package of reforms affecting the Temporary Foreign Worker Program that ensures the initiative will be used as intended, to fill positions that cannot be filled by Canadian applicants. Through limiting access to the TFWP, better labour market information, stronger screening, and tougher penalties for employers […]
U.S. proposes work authorization for spouses of highly skilled foreign workers
In an attempt to attract top talent, the Department of Homeland Security is proposing changes to immigration policy that would allow the spouses of certain highly skilled foreign workers to work while waiting for green card approval. Under the current laws, the spouse of an H-1B foreign worker obtains H-4 status which does not authorize […]
Study Finds that Limiting the H-1B Visas Hinders US Economy
A new study co-authored by UC Davis economics Professor Giovanni Peri and funded by the bipartisan Partnership for a New American Economy found that capping the number of visas issued to foreign-born tech workers limits the number of US-born workers that employers could hire. American tech interests have wanted to increase the number of available […]