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.

Obama’s Heath Care Bill Passes but what about the Illegal Immigrants in the United States?

By Michael NirenMarch 22, 2010
Illegal Immigrants in the United States left without health care Whatever you think about Obama’s Heatlh Care Reforms approved by US Congress yesterday, you have to feel for the millions of US illegal immigrants who will be left out in the cold. Canada has a long and controversial history of universal heath care that covers […]

More Haitians adopted by Canadians than granted Canadian Permanent Residence

By Michael NirenMarch 20, 2010
Canadian Permanent Residence for Haitians slow-going Unfortunately, when tragedy strikes it seems that after only a few weeks of scrutinizing media coverage it drops off the radar very abruptly. But as the media seems to pick up and move on just two months after the earthquake, Canada is still doing their part to help the […]

USCIS to begin accepting H-1B Visa Petitions towards cap for 2011

By Michael NirenMarch 18, 2010
USCIS Accepting H-1B Visas April 1 United States Citizenship and Immigration Services will begin accepting H-1B Visa petitions filed on the behalf of foreign workers by their employers that are subject to the cap for the fiscal year of 2011 on April 1, 2010. The H-1B Visa is a work permit for the United States […]

For E-2 Visas, do I apply at U.S Consulate or at a US Service Center? What are the Advantages of Each?

By Michael NirenMarch 17, 2010
Q. I am in the US as a visitor and wish to buy a US business and apply for an E-2 Visa. Since I am in the US, can I file the E-2 Visa application at a US Service Center in the US rather than at the US Consulate outside the US? I am from […]

E-2 Visas: Do I need Business Experience To Qualify for a US Business Visa?

By Michael NirenMarch 15, 2010
Immigration questions on E-2 Visas Q. I have been an employee in Canada in HR for over 10 years. I wish to invest in a restaurant  in the US. However, I have no experience in working or owing a restaurant. Can I qualify for an E-2 Visa? _____ A.  For applicants wishing to establish or […]
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10 Reasons Why Immigrants Choose to Settle in Toronto

By Michael NirenJuly 6, 2020
ResourcesSettle in Canada
Toronto is a great place to live. Many native Torontonians sadly take our fair city for granted.  Sometimes, it takes recent immigrants to remind us about how good we have it. Many immigrants have come from places which are lacking in basic infrastructure, culture and general standard of living. They cherish their new found home […]

New CIC website for newcomers to Canada and immigration applicants

By Michael NirenMarch 13, 2010
New website for newcomers to Canada offers advice and services Citizenship, Multiculturalism and Immigration Minister Jason Kenney announced this month that a new division of the Citizenship and Immigration Canada website would be created to better help newcomers to Canada find links to appropriate government services and opportunities within their communities. “The Services for Newcomers […]

TN Visa for Corporate Immigration Client Approved

By Michael NirenMarch 10, 2010
TN Visa approved thanks to Niren and Associates immigration law firm Here is a testimonial for our US Attorney Fadi Minawi regarding his handling of a TN Visa application on behalf of one of our corporate immigration clients. “Extremely thorough and informative. Fadi, walked me through all the different scenarios that were applicable for my […]
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Does having Canadian Adoptive Parents result in Automatic Canadian Citizenship?

By Michael NirenJuly 20, 2020
Family ImmigrationAdoption
Canadian Citizenship for Adopted Kids Last week, a hearing began for a teenager who is under threat of deportation back to his native Congo for committing a crime. Immigrant young offenders, unlike their age of majority counterparts, are not typically deported when they commit a severe crime. The teenager was recently released from a juvenile […]

Proposed Changes for Canadian Work Permit Regulations may affect Migrant Visa Workers

By Michael NirenMarch 8, 2010
Canadian Work Permit changes not for the better Months after reporting on how foreign workers in Canada on work visas made the difference between their families in their home countries merely existing or flourishing,  a proposal to the government may impact the ability of  these workers to earn money and stay long-term in Canada. There […]

When Applying for Canadian Citizenship tell the Truth!

By Michael NirenMarch 6, 2010
When applying for Canadian Citizenship, as with all immigration applications – lying is fraud Nasoh Raslan, a man from Syria, was denied Canadian citizenship in 2008 after it was discovered that he was lying about where he lived in Canada. He said he was from Mississauga, but in reality he lived in Montreal and his […]

Gay and Lesbian Immigration to Canada: Minister Kenny Accepts Responsibility for Same Sex Omission in Canadian Citizenship Guide

By Michael NirenMarch 5, 2010
Gay and Lesbian Immigration to Canada: Information on Canada’s gay rights removed from immigration guide This week, the Canadian Press obtained internal government documents that showed praise for the country’s acceptance of gay and lesbian Canadians had been recommended for removal from a study guide released in November 2009 for Canadian citizenship applicants The documents […]

Corporate Immigration Law Firm in Toronto: The Special Needs of Small Businesses

By Michael NirenMarch 3, 2010
Corporate Immigration Law Firm in Toronto for small businesses This is our last installment of our Corporate Immigration Law Firm series. We have tried to cover the major issues affecting companies wishing to hire and transfer employees across borders. You can find our other blog postings dealing with issues about corporate employees here and HR professionals here […]

Same Sex Immigration: HIV-Positive couple Appeal Refusal for Canadian Permanent Residence

By Michael NirenMarch 2, 2010
HIV-Positive Immigration to Canada Same sex couple Ricardo Companioni and Andrew Grover have been living in the city of Toronto for the past three years. The couple is HIV-positive, but both men are in decent health and neither of them has been hospitalized due to their condition. Despite this, their bid for Canadian permanent residence […]

Canadian Immigration Attorneys: Options for your Clients in the US

By Michael NirenMarch 1, 2010
Canadian Immigration Attorneys for United States clients We often get calls from US immigration attorneys from  New York, Miami, Texas, California and other US cities asking about options for their clients for Canadian immigration and visas. The typical scenario we encounter in discussions with these attorneys is that their clients are out of options when […]
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