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.

Types of immigration to Canada

By Michael NirenMay 29, 2013
Immigrating to Canada is the dream of many – whether permanently or temporarily, people from all over the world come to Canada every year to visit, work, study and live. There are many different types of immigration to Canada, and these types are divided into two different categories: Permanent residence and temporary residence. Temporary residence […]
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How Do I Appeal an Immigration Denial?

By Michael NirenApril 2, 2020
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Having your immigration application denied can be one of the most upsetting experiences in the immigration process. While it is upsetting and very stressful, you don’t need to panic. There are several appeal options that are available to you if you have had your immigration application denied. Before you do anything, speak to a licensed […]
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Where Can I Get a TN Visa for the United States

By Michael NirenJanuary 3, 2020
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The TN visa is a popular choice for Canadians who have job offers in the United States already. Even though they are Canadian citizens and have a job offer, they are still required to have a work visa in order to enter the United States for work. The TN visa is a visa that can […]
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Why Are People Denied Entry to the United States?

By Michael NirenApril 3, 2020
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Being denied entry to the United States is an extremely distressing situation, particularly If you have already spent money on your trip to the US or if you have a pressing family emergency to attend to. However, if you are denied entry to the United States your reasons for going to the United States – […]

Statistics Canada: Canada has 6.8 million foreign-born residents

By Michael NirenMay 28, 2013
The National Household Survey, something Statistics Canada has designed in an effort to gather more information on Canada and Canadians now that the long-form census is gone, has uncovered all kinds of interesting data regarding the makeup of Canadian society.  According to the survey, Canada is currently home to 6.8 million residents who were born […]

Immigrating to Canada

By Michael NirenMay 28, 2013
There are many ways that people from all over the world can immigrate to Canada either permanently or temporarily. Temporary residence in Canada will allow you into the country for a shorter period of time on a visa such as a visitor visa, study permit or a work permit. In fact, there are circumstances where […]

Who needs a visitor visa to come to Canada?

By Michael NirenMay 28, 2013
While many parts of Canada are popular tourist destinations in the summer and even year-round, not just anyone can come and visit Canada. There are countries whose citizens require a visa, and countries whose citizens do not require a visa to come to Canada. A list of these countries whose citizens require a visa to […]

Does Elderly Aunt’s Immigration win Re-define Canadian “Family” for Sponsorship?

By Michael NirenMay 28, 2013
After five years of rejections from Citizenship and Immigration Canada, an 83-year-old British Columbia resident named Surjit Bhandal will be allowed to stay in Canada on humanitarian and compassionate grounds. Bhandal is originally from India, where she has no family. Her sister-in-law is disabled, and Bhandal has raised her two nephews since birth. Canada allows […]

Why would someone be denied entry to the United States?

By Michael NirenMay 27, 2013
Did you know that if you are a traveler from any country who is attempting to enter the United States, there is a chance you could be denied entry? While the majority of people, including Canadian citizens, pass through the United States border relatively easily, people are denied entry to the United States every single […]
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How to immigrate to Canada

By Michael NirenApril 5, 2020
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Do you want to immigrate to Canada? Canada is open for business, life, raising a family and more. There are many different ways you can immigrate to Canada. Immigrating to Canada generally falls into two categories: temporary residence and permanent residence. Permanent residence is when someone moves to Canada for good, while temporary residence is […]
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Canadian Citizenship Judge Charged With Helping Immigration Consultants’ Clients Cheat

By Michael NirenJanuary 2, 2020
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After a one-year investigation by the RCMP, a Citizenship and Immigration Judge is facing charges and is accused of giving copies of citizenship exams to a Toronto immigration consultant after stealing them. According to the RCMP, the judge allegedly passed these tests onto an immigration consultant in order to help their clients attain Canadian citizenship. […]
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Do I Need a Visitor Visa to Come to Canada?

By Michael NirenMay 27, 2013
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Are you a foreign national who wants to come and visit Canada? Before you make plans to travel to Canada, you should look into whether or not you require a visitor visa to do so. Whether or not you require a visitor visa to come to Canada depends on your country of citizenship, not your […]

How to get a TN Visa for the United States

By Michael NirenMay 27, 2013
Mostly everyone who wants to work in the United States must first obtain a United States work visa in order to do so. This means that even Canadian citizens with job offers from United States employers will need to apply for an be approved for a United States work visa before they can enter the […]

Immigration Lawyer Michael Niren Keynote Speaker at Immigration Summit to discuss Start-Up Visa

By Michael NirenMay 27, 2013
Immigration Lawyer Michael Niren Keynote Speaker Immigration Summit Our own immigration lawyer Michael Niren will be a Keynote Speaker at the upcoming Immigration Summit in Moncton, New Brunswick on May 29 and 30 to discuss Canada’s new Start-Up Visa program. The Greater Moncton Immigration Summit will explore various questions such as what are the priorities […]
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Can I Get a US Green Card Through a Job?

By Michael NirenDecember 7, 2020
A Green cardholder is a permanent resident of the United States, who is legally entitled to live and work in the country permanently. While not yet United States citizens, they can become eligible to apply for Citizenship as permanent residents. Getting a US Green Card Through a Job There are several different ways someone can […]
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