Posts by Michael Niren

Mr. Niren is CEO of VisaPlace LLC and the President and Managing Partner of VisaPlace Legal Canada, an immigration law firm based in Toronto, and VisaPlace Legal US a law firm registered in The District of Columbia, USA. Mr. Niren is a graduate of Osgoode Hall Law School in Toronto, a member of the Law Society of Upper Canada, the Canadian Bar Association’s Citizenship and Immigration Section, American Lawyers Association, and an Associate Member of the American Bar Association.

Victims of Immigration Consultants arrested in Toronto

By Michael NirenAugust 23, 2010
Immigration Consultants’ victims face deportation According to the Toronto Police Service and immigration officials, students from China are winding up in jail because they overstayed their time in Canada. The overstay in Canada was, allegedly, under the false pretense that  “fake” immigration consultants were helping them sort out their immigration issues. These immigration consultants have […]
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Canadian-born man faces deportation from unusual immigration law

By Michael NirenDecember 9, 2019
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Canadian-born man faces deportation: Can you be deported from Canada if you’re born here? Apparently. It is not unusual for foreign-born people living in Canada as Permanent Residents who run into trouble with the law face to face immigration troubles, and even less unusual for them to face deportation from Canada if the crimes are […]

What is mayoral candidate Rob Ford’s stance on Immigration to Toronto?

By Michael NirenAugust 20, 2010
Rob Ford’s stance on Immigration Toronto mayoral candidate Rob Ford allegedly said this week that Toronto is “full'”. With a population of 2.5 million already, Ford said that, “We’re the largest city in Canada and we don’t have the infrastructure to deal with more people. The city is congested as is. Where are we going […]

Tamil refugees arrive in Canada to be processed this week

By Michael NirenAugust 19, 2010
In 2009, 76 Tamils were found aboard the Ocean Lady, and this week another boat has docked containing approximately 500 Tamils, who have been at sea in cramped conditions since May. Some of the refugees were dehydrated upon arriving, but Canadian officials have found no evidence of weapons or communicable disease on board. The Tamil […]

L-1 Visa was issued after successful interview

By Michael NirenAugust 18, 2010
L-1 Visa issued thanks to Niren and Associates Hi Fadi, Thank you so much for walking me through the interview process. It was definitely a big help as far as obtaining my L1 Visa is concerned. Thank you also to your assistant, Danielle, who has remained optimistic through the whole process. I will certainly recommend […]
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US Business Visa approved after denied entry

By Michael NirenAugust 16, 2010
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US Business Visa approved thanks to Niren and Associates I would like to thank Niren and Associates for your recent help in assisting me in obtaining a B1 business visitor’s visa for the US after being turned back at the US border in June. Katherine Yang along with Fadi Minawi prepared a re-entrance package and […]

Provincial Nominee Programs increase Visa Numbers

By Michael NirenAugust 14, 2010
Provincial Nominee Programs to grant more visas The Canadian government has finally succumbed to pressure from a number of provinces that have been lobbying to remove the visa cap in the Provincial Nominee Program, after it has become very apparent that Canada is in dire need of more foreign workers due to labour shortages. On […]

L1 Visa Granted for Canadian

By Michael NirenAugust 11, 2010
Hello Mary, I have success and was approved for a L1 Visa for one year. I was at the border at 10:45 am and I was very lucky to get a nice officer and he just asked me where you going to work and where you will stay.He also asked me about what you do while […]

Important Changes to Humanitarian and Compassionate Applications

By Michael NirenAugust 10, 2010
Humanitarian and Compassionate Applications Several changes to the humanitarian and compassionate (H&C) provisions of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act came into effect. Below are a summary of the Humanitarian and Compassionate Applications changes set out to CIC: a person cannot have two H&C applications pending at the same time; H&C decision makers will no longer […]

New US Visa fee to be introduced for British Nationals

By Michael NirenAugust 9, 2010
New US Visa fee The United States Department of Homeland Security has announced that British travelers will be charged a fee related to the Electronic System for Travel Authorization, or ESTA. As of the 9th of September, British visitors will have to pay US$14 to apply to ESTA. This fee is used to promote tourism […]

Canadian immigration and military deserters: New rule

By Michael NirenAugust 7, 2010
Canadian immigration and military deserters A bulletin published by Citizenship and Immigration Canada on July 22nd states that “persons who have deserted the military in their country of origin may be inadmissible to Canada”. Michelle Robidoux of the War Resisters Support Campaign, a support organization for Canadian war resisters, told the Postmedia News on Monday […]
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Why Was My Canadian Tourist Visa Refused? Paragraph 179 (b) IRPR

By Michael NirenNovember 8, 2023
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When you apply for a Canadian visitor visa there is a chance it could be denied for no apparent reason. The reason lies beneath a section of Canada’s Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations that allows officers to reject the visitor visa application without explaining why. If your Canadian tourist visa was refused without a refusal […]

TN Status Application “With Love”

By Michael NirenAugust 3, 2010
TN Status Application goes well thanks to Niren and Associates Hi Fadi, Thanks for your guidance for preparing my TN status application. I know, it would not have been possible without your help.  Your suggestion for getting the evaluation of my academic credential and professional experience, help preparing the offer letter and help me prepare […]

Canadian Foreign Workers being targeted by shady employment recruiters

By Michael NirenAugust 2, 2010
Canadian Foreign Workers should beware of shady immigration consultants Unscrupulous immigration consultants have been widely reported on in the media of late, taking advantage of immigrants and taking their money while offering little in return and in some cases, nothing in return. They finally received enough attention for the government to propose new rules to […]

Canadian Company brings in U.S Relief Workers after being denied entry to Canada

By Michael NirenJuly 31, 2010
Entry to Canada possible thanks to Niren and Associates Hello Mr. Niren, I wish to draw your attention to the outstanding service provided to my company and by one of your associates. The Niren Team has gone far beyond the call of duty in assisting me in securing the necessary paperwork to access urgently needed foreign worker assistance for […]
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Yet Reena Sandu was assigned for my case. she helped me with enthusiasm and showed no hesitation despite me being an ex-client from 3 years ago.
I was very happy that even after 3 years of finishing business, Visa Place were respectful of their clients. Special thanks again to Reena for her enthusiasm and support.

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