Posts by Michael Niren

Mr. Niren is CEO of VisaPlace LLC and the President and Managing Partner of VisaPlace Legal Canada, an immigration law firm based in Toronto, and VisaPlace Legal US a law firm registered in The District of Columbia, USA. Mr. Niren is a graduate of Osgoode Hall Law School in Toronto, a member of the Law Society of Upper Canada, the Canadian Bar Association’s Citizenship and Immigration Section, American Lawyers Association, and an Associate Member of the American Bar Association.

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Getting a TN visa for the United States

By Michael NirenDecember 19, 2019
Work in the USTN Visa
If you have a job offer in the United States, you may have heard about the TN visa. This visa is a specific type of visa for the United States that is only available to Canadian citizens (not permanent residents) and citizens of Mexico. This visa can be a great opportunity for Canadians to work […]

What happens when someone is transferred to the US by their employer?

By Michael NirenJune 8, 2013
Even if someone is being transferred to the United States by their foreign employer, they will require a United States work visa in order to be in the United States as a legal employee. The visa for expansion of business into the US and employee transfer to the US is the L1 work visa. This […]

Immigrating to Canada under the Start-Up visa

By Michael NirenJune 8, 2013
The new Start Up visa is a special visa for entrepreneurs in Canada that can also lead to permanent residency if the applicant is successful in launching their idea while securing funding. This is a great new opportunity for people who want to immigrate to Canada and who have entrepreneurial skills or a great new […]

What if your permanent resident card expires?

By Michael NirenJune 8, 2013
Permanent resident cards are important pieces of government-issued identification that will allow you to travel in and out of Canada while offering proof of your permanent resident status. However like all government-issued identification, you will have to renew it periodically because it has an expiry date. Citizenship and Immigration Canada recommends that you apply to […]

My employer is transferring me to the United States: What do I do?

By Michael NirenJune 7, 2013
Are you an employee who is being transferred to an office in the United States by your employer? Many foreign companies have branches or offices in the United States, so this is quite a common occurrence. However, even in a situation like this the employee will require a work permit in order to legally remain […]

Do you have a meeting in the US? You may need a visa

By Michael NirenJune 7, 2013
The B1 business visitor visa, or business visitor visa is sometimes referred to as a business meeting visa. This visa is a special type of visa that is available to foreign nationals who will be engaging in business activities in the United States.  The business visitor visa is very different from a work permit, and […]

My PR card expired outside of Canada

By Michael NirenJune 7, 2013
Are you a permanent resident of Canada? You likely have a permanent resident card, or PR card. This card is proof that you are a Canadian permanent resident and are entitled to all of the rights that permanent residents of Canada have, including being able to leave and re-enter Canada as often as you wish.  […]

Have you been refused entry to Canada?

By Michael NirenJune 7, 2013
Being denied entry to Canada can put a serious dent in your travel plans, and maybe even cancel them completely. The worst situation is when you had no idea you were inadmissible to Canada, and it comes as a complete surprise. The fact is, people are denied entry to Canada every day no matter who […]

E-2 visas for the US

By Michael NirenDecember 19, 2019
The E2 visa is a highly sought-after visa that rewards those who can invest in a new or existing United States business with a work permit. This is a great opportunity for many foreign nationals from all over the world, but the applicant themselves must be from a country that has a treaty with the […]

Do I need a visa for a business meeting in the United States?

By Michael NirenJune 6, 2013
If you are a foreign national who will be engaging in business activities such as a business meeting in the United States, you may require a business visitor visa. This visa is not a work permit, but rather a visa for when you are in the United States doing work on behalf of your foreign […]
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What happens if your PR card expires?

By Michael NirenDecember 19, 2019
Permanent resident cards (PR cards) all have an expiry date, and the government recommends that you take the necessary steps to renew your card at least six months in advance of this expiry date. However, often times permanent residents are unable to do so and end up with an expired card.  So what happens if […]

Have you been denied entry to Canada?

By Michael NirenJune 6, 2013
Have you been denied entry to Canada? That may have been an extremely distressing and upsetting situation – it may have even been a huge surprise, and it might have ruined your travel plans if you had planned a vacation or a visit with family in Canada.  Canada has an obligation to ensure that it […]
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Requirements for a TN visa for the United States

By Michael NirenDecember 16, 2019
Work in the USTN Visa
Did you know that there is a United States work visa available specifically to Canadian citizens who have a job offer in the United States? This visa is called the TN visa, and it is available for professionals who work in certain occupations. This visa is even quicker to obtain than most work visas, because […]

Entrepreneur immigration in Canada

By Michael NirenJune 5, 2013
Canada has a number of different opportunities for entrepreneurs, business people, investors and self-employed persons who wish to immigrate to Canada as permanent residents. One of these opportunities was just introduced for entrepreneurs, and is called the Start-Up visa.  Unlike other visas that require special skills to immigrate (such as the H1B work visa for […]

Do I need a visa for a business meeting in the US?

By Michael NirenJune 5, 2013
If you have a business meeting or other business event in the United States, even if you are a Canadian citizen you might need to obtain a business visitor visa. This visa is called the B1 business visitor visa, and is for activities like business meetings.  However, sometimes it is tricky to determine whether or […]
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