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.

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TN Visa Refusal Reversed and Issued for 3 Years

By Michael NirenFebruary 28, 2009
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Dear Fadi, At the Toronto Airport, while I was trying to get back to work in the US,  my existing TN Visa was arbitrarily removed on a technicality of a wrong designation being used by me as a “Director.” (The TN Visa was originally  based on my being a “Management Consultant”). The immigration lawyers at Niren and Associates, in particular with […]

More Spaces opening up at U.S Immigration Detention Center for those facing Deportation from the US

By Michael NirenFebruary 25, 2009
US Government increases spaces to hold those facing deportation from the US The US Government, in an effort to crack down on illegal immigration in the US, is set to increase the amount of beds at their detention center in Tacoma, Washington from 1000 to 1600. When some are saying that illegal immigration is actually decreasing and considering […]

Movie “The Visitor” a moving drama about US Immigration Deportation

By Michael NirenFebruary 22, 2009
Movie portrays hardships of US deportation I recommend seeing The Visitor, starring Richard Jenkins who is nominated for an Academy Award for best actor. The Visitor is about a burnt-out college professor and widower who discovers two illegal immigrants living in his vacant New York apartment. Professor Vale, played by Richard Jenkins,  invites the couple–a […]

Canadian Refugee Claims, Immigration Appeals and Admissibility Hearings may see Faster Processing

By Michael NirenFebruary 20, 2009
Canadian Refugee Claims processing times In an effort to improve public relations, Immigration Minister Jason Kenny has finally begun refilling vacant positions in the Immigration and Refugee Board (IRB).  The Minister has just appointed 12 people to sit on the vacant board in an effort to reduce some of the congestion facing the IRB regarding refugee […]

US Immigration Policies set for Change under New Obama Administration

By Michael NirenFebruary 19, 2009
US Immigration action plan from President Obama released President Obama recently released an “action plan” for his approach to US immigration law and policies. While it appears that he may be taking a hard look at  NAFTA, it seems that, in the near future, US Immigration regulations may be relaxed for foreign skilled workers who now experience […]

New Changes to Canadian Citizenship Laws Impact Foreign Born Children

By Michael NirenFebruary 11, 2009
New Canadian Citizenship laws for foreign-born children Canadian Citizenship laws will likely be changing over the next few months. These changes will have consequenses for many prospective Canadian citizenship applicants, especially for children born outside of Canada. Generally, these changes have impact both foreign born children adopted by Canadian citizens, as well as children born […]

Labour Market Opinions (LMO) for Canada Work Permits: Recent Changes Effective January 2009

By Michael NirenFebruary 8, 2009
Changes to Canada work permits In order to be approved for certain Canada work permits, Canadian employers first have to make an application for a Labour Market Opinion or LMO to Service Canada formally known as Human Resources Development Canada (HRDC). Generally, in order to qualify for an LMO, Canadian employers have to demonstrate, among […]

Obama’s Aunt’s Immigration Case Reopened

By Michael NirenFebruary 3, 2009
President Obama’s Aunt was facing deportation Zeituni Onyango, the half-sister of President Obama’s late father, was instructed to leave the United States four years ago  when her request for asylum from her native Kenya was rejected Just days before Barack Obama’s election, the Bush administration imposed a  rule called “Fugitive Case File Vetting Prior to Arrest” requiring federal immigrations agents […]
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Immigration Consultants and Immigration Lawyers: Who is Who?

By Michael NirenFebruary 8, 2023
Immigrating to a new country can be a difficult and time-consuming process. Having an expert to guide you is always a good idea. If you are in the process of immigrating to Canada, you may have begun looking for a mentor to assist you, which has led you to immigration lawyers and consultants. You may […]

Immigration Detention Hearings and Reviews: What you need to know.

By Michael NirenJanuary 21, 2009
Immigration detention hearings in Canada Often our law firm gets calls from people who have been “picked up” by the immigration authorities, in Canada known as the Canadian Border Service Agency (CBSA). In most cases, such persons are residing in Canada without status, sometimes for many years. These “overstays” usually came to Canada legitimately as […]

Immigration Consultations soon to be offered by Video and Instant Messaging

By Michael NirenJanuary 16, 2009
Video immigration consultations available soon Niren and Associates, Immigration lawyers is proud to announce that in addition to offering personal consulations at our offices in Toronto, Hamilton and Buffalo and telelphone consulations,  we will soon be providing Video and Instant Messaging consulations.  This way we can answer your questions in real-time over the computer just like […]

Should I have an Immigration Lawyer with me at the Border?

By Michael NirenJanuary 13, 2009
Can an Immigration Lawyer help with border crossing issues? Many clients when applying for any given visa/status at a P.O.E. (Port of Entry), or simply wanting to travel to the USA or Canada  like having a lawyer physically with them to overcome any issues with a CBP/CBSA or Immigration Officer that may arise.

Immigration Minister Visits Pakistan

By Michael NirenJanuary 10, 2009
ISLAMABAD, PAKISTAN–(Jan. 10, 2009) – Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney held meetings with the Pakistani Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani and other government officials during a two-day visit to Pakistan.  “Pakistani Canadians play an important role in Canada. We are seeing more and more newcomers arriving from Pakistan,” says Kenney. 
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Facing Deportation from Canada? Reasons Why, Appealing, How to Return

By Michael NirenDecember 9, 2019
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About Deportation From Canada At our office, we handle many deportations from Canada cases. The Canadian government department responsible for deportation from Canada and removals is the Canadian Border and Services Agency (CBSA). The CBSA is, among other things, in charge of protecting our borders from inadmissible persons and proceeding with removals against inadmissible persons […]

Immigrant Settlement Funding in Canada Increased by 20 Percent

By Michael NirenDecember 29, 2008
Canadian new immigrant settlement funding increased Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism, Jason Kenney announced that provinces and territories outside of Ontario and Quebec will be allocated more than $240 million in new immigrant settlement funding to help newcomers settle and integrate into their new communities.  This is an increase of over $40 million or […]
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