Posts by Michael Niren

(Below is a transcription of this video) Hi, this is Michael Niren, Immigration Lawyer and founder of visaplace.com. A lot is being said about avoiding being a victim of immigration fraud. Immigration fraud is an ongoing problem world-wide; individuals holding themselves out to be legal representatives for people to assist them with their immigration applications. […]

(Below is a transcription of this video) Hi, this is Michael Niren, Immigration Lawyer and founder of visaplace.com. Recently former Florida Governor Jeb Bush made a statement that was quite controversial.  He basically said illegal immigrants are coming to the United States out of an act of love for their families. US Illegal Immigrants Come […]

(Below is a transcription of this video) Hi, this is Michael Niren, an immigration lawyer and founder of visaplace.com. Employers now have to be very careful about complying when they’re hiring foreign workers. There’s now what we call a blacklist published on the CIC website. Understanding LMO Work Visa Non-Compliance and the Blacklist This blacklist is a […]

(Below is a transcription of this video) Hi. This is Michael Niren, Immigration Lawyer and Founder of visaplace.com . The Quebec Investor Program is being reopened. That’s great news. They’re going to be taking applications in September of 2014. The criteria is that you have to have a net worth of $1.6 million and invest […]

The Canadian Government has gone ahead with a new system that will allow qualified immigrants to gain ‘Express Entry‘ starting in 2015. This will help fill open jobs for which there are no Canadian workers. Express Entry which used to be known as Expression of interest will be an easier path to Canada that will pick […]

(Below is a transcription of this video) Hi, this is Michael Niren, I’m an immigration lawyer and founder of VisaPlace.com. The Nova Scotia provincial nominee program is open. They are accepting only 150 applicants. It’s an opportunity for individuals to immigrate to Canada to the province of Nova Scotia. It’s a great program however not […]

(Below is a transcription of this video) Hi. This is Michael Niren, an immigration lawyer and founder of visaplace.com. I’ve been saying for some time that there’s a disconnect between employees in the US needing foreign workers, low skill workers, high skill workers to fill the labor force and immigration regulations; which is very restrictive […]

There are many questions surrounding the recent decision by the Federal Government to suspend the LMOs for employers in the Food Services. Below are some answers to those questions we hope will help. Who is effected? Most establishments that sell food and drink will be effected by the latest cancellation of the FSW category for food servers. […]

As reported by CBC News Thursday May 15, 2014 – “The risk of Mohamed Harkat being deported and tortured in his home country of Algeria could keep the terror suspect in Canada indefinitely”. The court ruled that returning an individual to where they faced torture or death was unconstitutional and a violation of international human […]

In 2013, about 200,000 people became permanent residents of Canada. These individuals entered Canada as permanent residents under several different eligibility levels. Some became residents because they proved their ability to work and support themselves in the nation, others became residents because a loved one sponsored their arrival, others still became residents under refugee status. […]

Niren & Associates are the proud recipients of the 2014 Top Choice Award for Immigration Law Firm in Toronto, making this their 5th 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. It is for […]

As reported by CBC News on Tuesday May 6, 2014 – “Toronto Mayor Rob Ford flew to Chicago last week, but subsequently “withdrew” his request to enter the United States and ended up leaving the country, according to the consul general of Canada in Chicago.” According to Canada’s Consul General in Chicago, Roy Norton, officials […]

Starting a Business in Canada? If you are interested in starting a business in Canada, consider the Significant Benefit Work Visa. This is a good work permit for entrepreneurs or people who want to establish a business in Canada and its LMO exempt. This means that if you qualify for this visa, you will NOT […]

There has been an immediate suspension on the fast-food industry’s access to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program. Minister of ESDC (Employment and Social Development Canada) Mr. Jason Kenny has stated that these are very serious concerns, there will be an investigation of the allegations made about the program. There have already been suspended LMOs that […]

There have been new regulations put in place that will aim to strengthen Canada’s status as a study destination of choice for potential international students that will take place on June 1 2014. This program will heighten the level of services to the genuine students and will protect Canada’s international reputation for high quality education […]