Posts by Michael Niren

(Below is a transcription of this video) Hi, my name is Michael Niren. I’m an immigration lawyer and founder of VisaPlace.com. I’m here to discuss H-1B visas. On April 1, 2014, the government will be accepting H-1B applications once again. There’s an annual cap of 65,000 H-1Bs that will be accepted for the calendar year, […]

Canada’s homegrown superstar Justin Bieber is spiralling out of control, but will his antics in Florida get him sent back to Canada? If you also had a hard time keeping track of Bieber’s antics we hope you found this helpful. Of course, this is just our thoughts; only time will tell whether Bieber gets deported or […]

Think the American dream is only for people born in America? Think again: here are 7 superstars that weren’t born in the US but became world famous American stars. Did you know about all the superstars on this list? Tell us which one surprised you by writing in the comment section.

What is Immigration? “Immigration” properly defined is the movement of individuals from their homeland to a new country for the purpose of permanent settlement. The phenomenon of immigration has existed from the beginning of human travel. People have been “on the go” for centuries. From the time we learned to walk, the movement of people […]

[leadplayer_vid id=”52BF29C4227AF”] Are You Ready to Apply For The H-1B Visa? A new year is approaching and for those interested in working in the US, the H-1B application deadline will be fast approaching. Each year Congress sets a limit on how many H-1Bs will be accepted. Over the last few years the number has been […]

We Were Awarded the ‘Top Choice Award Winner 2013 for Immigration Lawyers in Toronto’ Again! We are pleased to have won the Top Choice Award for Top Immigration Firm in Toronto for the fourth year in a row. We are really grateful to our clients who have trusted us with handling their Canadian and US […]

I love visiting the Canadian government’s immigration website. There is a lot of information about Canadian immigration and visas that is provided there. Lately, Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) has added a lot of “how-to” videos trying to guide people and encourage them to fill out their application forms right online.  They tell you that […]

Toronto Mayor Rob Ford admitted he used crack-cocaine after a video of him possibility taking drugs or being in a “drug house” re-surfaced. The police are in possession of this video and the Mayor has not been charged with any crime. US Immigration Law Could Prevent Ford From Entering However, under US immigration law, Rob […]

[leadplayer_vid id=”527D7B1536D96″] According to a CIC Press Release, Live in Caregivers (LIC) will be admitted to Canada in record numbers: the highest since 2003 when the program began.  Canada will be admitting 17500 LICs for 2014. This is strange given that present backlogs are huge resulting in processing times well over a year in some […]

Did you hear? On January 2nd, 2014, Citizenship and Immigration Canada will be re-opening the Parent and Grandparent (PGP) program for new applications. The wait times in the program and the backlog are expected to be cut in half. CIC had stopped accepting applications on November 5th 2011. Nearly after two years of waiting, parents […]

The government has made some tweaks and changes to the point system for selecting immigrants in hopes of increasing the proportion of immigrants who speak French on arrival with a 20 percent increase to about 82 percent. Immigration and Cultural Communities Minister Diane De Courcy said “We want people who choose Quebec to be able […]

The new Start-Up Visa Program grants Permanent Residency for foreign entrepreneurs while assisting them to become established in Canada. The successful applicants link with private sector organizations in Canada, where they will receive funding, guidance as well as expertise. For the foreign entrepreneurs, the program has been expanded to include business incubators who can help […]

The main goal of the interview is to make sure the information you gave is correct and to see how much you know about Canada. Here, we’ll give you the best tips for answering Canada immigration interview questions. To do well, you should: Be prepared: Bring all your important papers and arrive early. Communicate clearly: […]

When you first call or meet with an immigration attorney, it can be hard to know what questions to ask them–especially if you are unfamiliar with immigration law. Asking the right questions can help you determine if a particular immigration attorney is right for you, develop a strong, working relationship with your attorney, and move […]

These days, there are many options when searching for an immigration lawyer in a large city like Toronto. Finding the right Canada immigration lawyer or attorney is important if you are to achieve your immigration and visa goals. The visa process can be very challenging and often requires the help of an immigration professional to […]