Posts by Michael Niren

(Below is a transcription of this video) Hi this is Michael Niren immigration lawyer and founder of Visaplace.com. Today I want to talk to you briefly about some of the possible tax implications for individuals who are staying in the United States, visiting the United States for a lengthy period of time. In a previous […]

(Below is a transcription of this video) Hi, this is Michael Niren, immigration lawyer and founder of VisaPlace.com. Well, H1B season is upon us. April 1st, 2015 will be the deadline when you file your H1B applications for 2016 calendar year. And applications are being prepared earlier than ever. As you may know that there’s […]

(Below is a transcription of this video) Hi, this is Michael Niren, immigration lawyer and founder of visaplace.com. Today I want to talk to you about a problem that a lot of people have when it comes to trying to evaluate their qualification for a visa or for immigration. Now there’s a lot of information […]

(Below is a transcription of this video) Hi this is Michael Niren, Immigration Lawyer and Founder of Visaplace.com. There is a new program, the Nova Scotia Demand Express Entry program, which essentially is a provincial nominee program that promises to process permanent resident applications within a six month period. Obviously, it’s sponsored by the province […]

As recently reported by CBC News, Famous rapper Mutulu Olugbala (AKA M1), who makes up half of rap duo Dead Prez, was recently denied entry to Canada when he arrived at Montreal airport. Although it’s not exactly clear why M1 was turned away by Canada Border Services Agency, the rapper has attributed the incident to “racial profiling”. M1 was travelling to La Grande Bibliothèque in downtown Montreal to appear at […]

At the beginning of the month, Citizenship and Immigration Minister Chris Alexander stated that the first round of pool-topping Express Entry candidates is already making a significant difference to Canada’s labor market. On January 31st, a total of 779 skilled workers (covering a plethora of professions) received invites to apply for permanent residency in the country. The applicants possessed either […]

Have you been denied entry to the USA? You’re not alone. Since 9/11, more and more people are being turned away at the border. Below, we’re going to explore what you can do if you’ve been denied entry to the United States and the various options that are open to you. Reasons Why You Could […]

Do you have your heart set on immigrating, but aren’t sure how much to budget for immigration lawyer fees for Canada or the US? For immigration programs such as Express Entry or Green Cards, hiring an immigration lawyer isn’t absolutely essential, but it can be beneficial if you’re unsure of how to proceed or want […]

(Below is a transcription of this video) Hi, this is Michael Niren, Immigration Lawyer and founder of VisaPlace.com. We were asked this common question, “Do I need a job offer in order to get a work permit?” Now, I’ve had discussions about this before online and I am going to try my best to clarify […]

(Below is a transcription of this video) Hi, this is Michael Niren, an immigration lawyer and founder of visaplace.com. One question we get a lot is, “Can I do my own immigration application? Do I really need a lawyer or immigration professional to help me?” For the record, let me clear this all up. The […]

6 Months. A Canadian can stay in the US for a maximum of 6 months from the date of entry, BUT any exit and re-entry resets the clock. Of course, Canadians should be careful doing this, as too many exits and re-entries within a given period might cause CBP officers to infer an intent to […]

(Below is a transcription of this video) Hi, this is Michael Niren, Immigration Lawyer and Founder of VisaPlace.com. The Canadian government will be introducing late January 2015 so in a few weeks from now, the New Immigrant Investor Program and it’s called, I will read it “The Immigrant Investor Venture Capital Pilot Program.” This is […]

(Below is a transcription of this video) Hi. This is Michael Niren, immigration lawyer and founder of VisaPlace.com. We are asked about all the changes to immigration in the last six months. There’s been a tremendous amount of change. It’s been overwhelming. For example, the labor market impact assessment for temporary foreign workers, express entry […]

Hi this is Michael Niren immigration lawyer and founder of VisaPlace.com. We are asked, especially during the winter season, how long cans a Canadian stay in the US. How long can a Canadian visit in the US? Well, there’s a real misconception out there and I want to try to clear it up once and […]

Have you recently been denied entry to Canada? There are plenty of reasons why this can happen, but try not to panic as there are steps you can take to remedy the situation. 1. Contact VisaPlace The first step you should take after being denied entry to Canada is to contact VisaPlace.com – we can […]