Posts by Michael Niren

Applying for a request for referral in Canada can seem like a daunting and confusing task. However, try not to panic as we at VisaPlace are going to give you some advice on what to do if such an event occurs. Why do you need a request for deferral? This would usually be required after you’d been called […]

Statistics Canada released a report last month with one clear message; the future of Canada’s economy and population growth seems to be headed towards the west. The federal agency has been tasked with producing statistics that will help understand more about Canada and the big issues surrounding the economy and immigration.  Another major finding from the […]

(Below is a transcription of this video) Hi, this is Paula at VisaPlace.com. The express entry category for Canadian permanent residence will begin in January of 2015. We don’t know all of the details yet, but as we learn more we’ll keep you informed. What is the Express Entry Immigration Program? Firstly, the express entry category […]

  Premier Stephen McNeil announced a new Immigration Advisory Council in Nova Scotia, with hopes that as a result, immigration will improve in the province. New Immigration Advisory Council in Nova Scotia Co-chairing the Immigration Advisory Council are prominent immigrants Wadih Fares and Colin Dodds, the latter of which first immigrated to Canada from the United Kingdom 32 years […]

  Back in September, Alberta’s municipalities voted in favor of Alberta-specific rules in regards to the temporary foreign worker’s program. Foreign Workers Needed in Alberta The TFW resolution, taken forward by Red Deer, was passed by villages, towns and cities during the last morning of the yearly Alberta Urban Municipalities Association. The resolution’s main purpose is to ask the province to advocate for […]

Earlier in the year, Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) announced that the new Federal Skilled Worker program will be open to educators, lecturers, professors and teaching assistants who are interested in immigrating to the country. Canada’s New Federal Skilled Worker List Needs Teachers Interestingly, it’s the first time since 2008 that educational occupations have been added to […]

  Earlier in the year, it was announced that Canada’s main immigration objective was to broaden information sharing with the United States and its other central allies, aided by an information technology system. Canada Expands Immigration Information Sharing The new system will be put into place to exchange detailed information such as biometric data, including […]

“I Would like to take a moment to give much deserved thanks to Niren and Associates for necessitating a quick and smooth process of my spousal permanent residence application. Many thanks in particular to my representative Sonia Grewal. I am typing this review today from Canada as a landed immigrant exactly 6 months after we […]

The new Express Entry system in Canada will be effective as of January 2015; it will involve a two-step online process that begins with the candidate completing an online profile and concludes with the government, after ranking those found eligible, inviting candidates to apply for permanent residence. The purpose of the system is to match […]

(Below is a transcription of this video) Hello, my name is Michelle. Welcome to Visa Place where immigration starts here. If you wish to get a visa for Canada or the US, but do not think you qualify, you should first complete our online assessment form. Only by reviewing your information can our immigration professionals […]

As recently reported by The Guardian, President Barack Obama announced his Executive Action plan on immigration which has been making waves rather than ripples throughout the United States ever since. According to former White House advisor David Axelrod, the move that ends the threat of sudden deportation for over four million undocumented immigrants has more to do […]

(Below is a transcription of this video) Hi, my name’s Michelle. Welcome to Visa Place where immigration starts here. If you wish to go to the US to start or invest in a business, you may be eligible for an E2 visa. Understanding the E2 Visa to the United States An E2 visa is a […]

(Below is a transcription of this video) Hello, my name is Michael Niren. We received a question about how to find the right immigration lawyer. The question is, “I’m looking to find an immigration lawyer to help me with my visa application, but I really don’t know how to judge what lawyer is best for […]

Busy Physician gets his Canadian Permanent Residence I am a busy physician and I wad referred to Niren and Associates. After a meeting, I entrusted my application to their hands. Sonia Grewal was handling my case and did a sterling job of quarter-backing the entire process. One year later I have my PR and am […]

(Below is a transcription of this video) Hi, my name is Michael Niren. I’m an immigration lawyer, and we got a question about what to expect during immigration consultation. It’s a good question. An Immigration Consultation With Niren & Associates First of all, the number one thing when we do an immigration consultation is we […]