Posts by Michael Niren

The Quebec Skilled Worker Program has been pushed back to mid-summer. Along with the unprecedented delays, Immigration Quebec has also announced that they will be accepting a total of 6,300 visas this year – not much change from last year’s quota. What This Means for You Although you won’t be able to apply for the Quebec […]

Your dream goal of moving to the United States is seemingly within reach, but are you worried your employer isn’t taking all the right steps to help you get there? US employers have a responsibility to sponsor their prospective employees so that they can become permanent residents. Getting a green card and gaining US citizenship […]

Do you require an L-1 visa for continuing your job role for your current employer in the United States? The good thing about an L-1 visa is that it allows you to temporarily transfer to the US for continued work under the same employer (or branch, parent, affiliate or subsidiary of that employer) if you’re in an executive, managerial, […]

Do you believe everything you hear about US immigration? At VisaPlace, we often encounter hopefuls looking to immigrate to the United States who have blindly followed bad advice from so-called “professionals”, only to find they’ve made serious errors that may have messed up their case for good. From our combined experiences of providing professional immigration […]

Nova Scotia’s popularity seems to be at a 10-year high, with over 2,661 immigrants having settled in the province last year. So, what’s led the province to be more popular than it has been for the last decade? Let’s take a look at last year’s immigrants as an example. Increase in Numbers for Nova Scotia […]

(Below is a transcription of this video) Hi, this is Michael Niren, immigration lawyer and founder of visaplace.com. A lot of controversy surrounding whether or not an individual who is taking the oath of Canadian citizenship should have the right to cover up their face, usually for religious purposes while taking the oath. Should Individuals […]

Thousands of foreign nationals visit Canada each year and are oftentimes refused for various reasons. In some cases, a refusal may be due to the immigration officer assigned to your case making a mistake. In contrast, it can be because the applicant made the mistake themselves. We gathered four of the most common mistakes applicants […]

Are you interested in applying to the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP)? As of January 1st, the main method of applying for FSWP has changed, and a new system known as Express Entry has been introduced – however, according to critics, the new system may need to be “fine-tuned”. In total, 779 candidates – around 26 per cent of the […]

Do you want to live and work in Canada, but are debating whether you really need to hire an immigration lawyer? Technically, there is no legal requirement to hire an immigration lawyer to represent your case. According to the Government of Canada: “You do not need to hire an immigration representative. It is up to you. […]

Are you interested in applying for the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) but have felt discouraged by many of the myths and common misconceptions floating around the internet? Here at VisaPlace, we’re going to try and put your mind at rest by highlighting three of the biggest myths regarding the Provincial Nominee Program – as well as telling you exactly […]

We are the proud recipients of the 2015 Top Choice Award for Top Immigration Law Firm in Toronto, making this our 6th consecutive year as winners. The Top Choice Award is the result of in depth market research, where the “voice of the people” is collected and determines the year’s winners. The 2015 Top Choice Award for Top Immigration […]

If for any reason you have been deemed inadmissible to Canada, Temporary Resident Permits (TRP) will grant you the ability to enter and stay in Canada for a specified amount of time. A TRP is only to be used in exceptional circumstances, and cannot be used for any permanent residency processes.  Here are some reasons why you may require a TRP (via Canadian […]

Some early Express Entry candidates have already created their profiles for Express Entry – and with the first two draws already out the bag, those lucky enough to be picked are already starting to reap the rewards by applying for Canadian permanent residence. As long as you’re eligible for one of the Canadian federal economic […]

As recently reported by CIC, the Express Entry system has brought with it many changes, especially for Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs. A proportion of PNPs are closely aligned with the federal Express Entry system, paving the way for thousands of immigrant hopefuls to become Canadian permanent residents. Provinces including British Columbia, Manitoba, Nova Scotia, Saskatchewan, and Prince Edward Island have so far revealed their […]

Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) has announced that, effective February 21, 2015, work permit applications in LMIA-exempt categories will require additional compliance measures. LMIA-exempt work permits are now referred to as work permits under the ‘International Mobility Program’. One of the effects of these changes will be with respect to the employers of LMIA-exempt foreign […]