Posts by Michael Niren

(Below is a transcription of this video) Hi, this is Michael Niren, immigration lawyer and founder of VisaPlace.com. The Cake Boss, Buddy Valastro, has allegedly been charged with a DUI. Now why this is interesting from an immigration perspective, is that if he’s in fact convicted, he may be prevented from entering Canada. Not to […]

Chris Alexander, Citizenship and Immigration Minister, announces that Canada will launch a new immigration program aimed at attracting wealthy business men and women. The new scheme, known as the Immigrant Investor Venture Capital Pilot Program, will be unveiled for immigrants who are able to invest in the Canadian economy, helping to stimulate economic growth. Who […]

Each year, thousands of engineering graduates apply to become licensed practitioners in Canada. Approximately 7,500 applications from international engineering graduates are processed by Canadian provincial engineering licensing organizations. However, the application process can be daunting for newcomers who aren’t familiar with the system. Where to Find Help Fortunately for new immigrants, Engineers Canada has put together […]

(Below is a transcription of this video) Hi, this is Michael Niren, immigration lawyer and founder of VisaPlace.com. I was asked, as an immigration lawyer, why don’t I support President Obama’s initiative to protect approximately 5 million illegal immigrants from being deported and giving them authorization to work and stay in the United States? Well, […]

Nova Scotia recently announced a new immigration program that will come into effect in January 2015. It will be referred to as ‘Nova Scotia Demand: Express Entry’ and it will replace the Regional Labour Market Demand stream. What Nova Scotia Demand: Express Entry Means for Immigrants The new stream will come with an additional 350 new immigrant nomination […]

(Below is a transcription of this video) Hi, this is Michael Niren, immigration lawyer and founder of VisaPlace.com. Recently, Prime Minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu declared that individuals who are considered enemies of the state, who declared the destruction of Israel, who are terrorists should have their citizenship revoked if they’re, in fact, Israeli citizens. […]

Every year, thousands of prospective applicants have their Canadian permanent residence applications rejected. This leads to countless cases of disappointment and unwanted stress for families who had their eyes set on relocating to Canada. Canada is full of great opportunities for immigrants and skilled foreign nationals, but in order to get there, they first have […]

Canada’s health and security regulations mean that if you’ve had a criminal conviction (which can include a misdemeanor DUI/DWI) in the past 10 years, you may be denied entry into Canada unless you have a Temporary Resident Permit (TRP). A TRP allows otherwise ineligible candidates to cross the border into Canada for predetermined period of time that […]

(Below is a transcription of this video) “Surrounding the Proposed Entry to Canada” by Julien Blanc. He’s a notorious pickup artist who writes books and gives seminars on how to “pick up women.” And there’s been a social media campaign to have him barred entry to Canada, preventing him from entering Canada. In Australia, the […]

(Below is a transcription of this video) Hi. This is Michael Niren, Immigration Lawyer and founder of visaplace.com. Today I want to share with you my own personal experience in applying for a visa. I applied for a US work visa, a work visa for work in the United States. It’s called an E-2 visa. […]

(Below is a transcription of this video) Hi this is Michael Niren, immigration lawyer and founder of VisaPlace.com. Immigration Minister Chris Alexander has announced that Ebola is a concern, and that certain countries where widespread Ebola exists, the individuals who apply for visas from those countries will not be permitted to have those visas processed […]

As recently reported by CBC News, a coalition of groups drawn from the retail, food, and tourism industries are urging the government to give entry-level temporary foreign workers similar quick access that skilled immigrant workers will get under the express entry program. Under the new system, the government will fast track permanent residency applications for […]

With over 330,000 temporary foreign workers currently in Canada, it’s safe to say that Canadian employers rely on the experience and skills of internationally trained workers. In most cases, temporary foreign workers enter the country tied to a specific job and employer. If you’re an employer looking to hire foreign workers, chances are you may […]

(Below is a transcription of this video) Hi, this is Michael Niren, immigration lawyer and founder of VisaPlace.com. The federal government recently announced that it’s going to be dropping the live-in requirement for caregivers coming to Canada to care for children and elderly individuals. This is a big development. Traditionally, the live-in caregiver program was […]

In May earlier this year, applications were first accepted for a new program allowing individuals who intend to work and settle in the country to acquire permanent residency status. The Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) program began with a cap of 25,000 applicants, with a total of 1,000 applications allowed for each occupation – a significant increase […]