Toronto’s Immigration Law Firm for US & Canadian Immigration
VisaPlace has been practicing immigration law in Toronto since 1994. Our office at Yonge and Eglinton serves clients from across the Greater Toronto Area and internationally through virtual consultations.
We are one of the only Toronto immigration law firms licensed to practice both US and Canadian immigration law — a critical distinction for the thousands of Toronto residents with cross-border immigration needs.
Our Toronto Office — Yonge & Eglinton
VisaPlace is located at 2300 Yonge Street, Suite 2900 — steps from Eglinton subway station in Midtown Toronto. Easily accessible from anywhere in the GTA.
Areas We Serve Across the GTA
Book a free immigration consultation
Response within 24 hours. In-person at Yonge & Eglinton or virtual across Canada.
Immigration Services for Toronto Residents
🇺🇸 US Immigration Services
TN Visa for Canadians
Fastest US work visa. Same-day border approval. No lottery, no cap. Available exclusively to Canadian and Mexican citizens.
H-1B Visa
Specialty occupation work visa for employer-sponsored professionals. Full petition preparation and RFE responses.
E-2 Investor Visa
For Canadian entrepreneurs investing in a US business. Renewable indefinitely. Spouse receives full work authorization.
US Green Card
EB-1, EB-2 NIW, EB-3 employment-based and family-based green cards. Full petition to approval management.
L-1 Intracompany Transfer
For managers and specialists transferring within multinational companies. Leads to EB-1C green card.
O-1 Extraordinary Ability
For individuals with extraordinary ability in science, business, arts, or athletics. Many Toronto professionals qualify.
🇨🇦 Canadian Immigration Services
Express Entry
Federal Skilled Worker, Canadian Experience Class, Federal Skilled Trades. CRS score optimization and PNP strategy.
Work Permits
LMIA-based and LMIA-exempt work permits. Post-graduation work permits. Spousal open work permits.
Spousal Sponsorship
Sponsor your spouse for Canadian permanent residence. Inland and outland applications. Open work permit while pending.
Provincial Nominee Program
Ontario and other provincial streams. PNP nomination adds 600 CRS points — effectively guaranteeing an Express Entry ITA.
Visitor Visa
Canadian visitor visa applications. Super visas for parents and grandparents of Canadian citizens and PRs.
Study Permits & Citizenship
Study permit applications for international students. Post-graduation work permit strategy. Canadian citizenship applications.
Meet Your Toronto Immigration Lawyers
Michael Niren is the founder of VisaPlace — one of Canada’s most established immigration law firms. With over 30 years building VisaPlace, Michael has helped thousands of clients navigate complex US and Canadian immigration matters.
- Licensed — Law Society of Ontario
- US immigration law specialist
- Media commentator — Globe and Mail, CBC
- Thousands of successful cases
Immigration Lawyer vs Consultant in Toronto
Understanding who you are hiring matters — especially if you have US immigration needs.
| Feature | Immigration Lawyer | RCIC Consultant | Unregulated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regulator | Law Society of Ontario | CICC | None |
| Canadian immigration | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ❌ Illegal |
| US immigration | ✅ Yes | ❌ No | ❌ Illegal |
| Court representation | ✅ Yes | ❌ No | ❌ No |
| Solicitor-client privilege | ✅ Yes | ❌ No | ❌ No |
Toronto has a significant problem with unlicensed immigration consultants. Always verify at lso.ca (lawyers) or college-ic.ca (RCICs) before paying anyone for immigration advice.