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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3 Categories for the Provincial Nominee Program for Ontario

By Michael NirenMay 11, 2022
Permanent ResidencyPNP News and Updates
Immigrants who qualify for the Provincial Nominee Program for Ontario can live in Ontario as permanent residents. Provincial Nominee Programs are quite popular because they are a faster process than other immigration streams. In most cases, you will require a full-time job offer in Ontario.  Ontario Provincial Nominee Program Categories 1. Foreign Workers: To qualify […]

Do I need a visa to work in the United States?

By Michael NirenApril 10, 2013
The United States is often described as the land of opportunity, and there are many jobs there waiting for people to fill them. Many of these jobs require outside talent, education or skills that are not always found in the United States or with US citizens, so employers are allowed to bring in Canadians or […]

Obtaining a TRP When Denied Entry to Canada

By Michael NirenApril 10, 2013
It can be very stressful and disrupting to be denied entry to Canada if you try and enter the country but are refused. This happens to many people for a number of different reasons, including having a criminal record or having a medical problem.   But did you know that the right paperwork can help […]

5 Categories of the Provincial Nominee Program for Alberta

By Michael NirenApril 10, 2013
There are currently eleven provinces and territories that participate in the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), where a Canadian province or territory will nominate an immigrant worker to become a permanent resident of that province or territory. A nominee is chosen and then the nominee can apply for permanent residence, but all of the provinces and […]

Can I Be Denied Entry to the United States for a Criminal Record?

By Michael NirenApril 10, 2013
A criminal record is just one reason someone can be denied entry to the United States. In fact, it does not matter if the criminal record is for a minor offense or if the offense happened a very long time ago. Having a criminal record is sufficient cause for you to be denied entry to […]
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Will a TRP Help Me If I Have Been Denied Entry to Canada?

By Michael NirenApril 6, 2020
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Are you a foreign national or United States citizen who has a criminal record or who has been denied entry to Canada? Do you worry that if you attempt to travel to Canada, you will be denied because of a medical issue? These days, the Canada has increased security around its borders and has stricter […]
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Permanent Residents Suing Government For Terminating Their Applications: Federal Court Dismisses Case

By Michael NirenApril 3, 2020
Permanent Residency
Last year, the Federal Government decided that in order to eliminate a growing backlog of permanent residency applications that was causing some applications to take almost a decade to be processed, they would just get rid of some of the applications that were clogging up the system. Unfortunately, some of the people whose applications were […]

Majority of United States Supports Providing a Pathway to Citizenship

By Michael NirenApril 9, 2013
There’s a lot of buzz right now about immigration in the United States, as a new immigration reform package is expected to be revealed in the coming days, a new poll has found that 64 per cent of Americans support giving undocumented immigrants a pathway to citizenship if they already have a job in the […]

Time to back off RBC

By Michael NirenApril 9, 2013
There has been a lot of press lately about RBC and their interest in hiring Temporary Foreign Workers (TFWs). The concern is it seems, that RBC is allegedly using TFWs to supplant Canadian workers in some way. RBC has come out with a statement that their intention was never to replace their Canadian staff by bringing […]

Immigrating to Canada from the UK

By Michael NirenApril 8, 2013
Are you interested in immigrating to Canada from the UK? There are many different ways that someone from the UK can immigrate to Canada, or come to Canada temporarily.  If you want to come to Canada, you need to determine how you want to enter the country. Do you want to come to Canada temporarily? […]

Temporary resident permits and criminal inadmissibility

By Michael NirenApril 8, 2013
Criminal inadmissibility to Canada is a serious issue that many United States citizens and other foreign nationals face every day. They cannot enter Canada because they have a criminal record, and if they attempt to enter they will likely be denied entry or worse, detained in rare cases.  Border security is much more strict these […]

Retirement Immigration in the United States

By Michael NirenApril 8, 2013
Are you a Canadian who wants to retire in the United States? This is a common question among Canadian citizens who are looking for a place a little bit warmer to spend their golden years. However, there are restrictions as to whether you can retire in the United States or not.  In most cases, you […]

About the Provincial Nominee Program for Yukon



By Michael NirenApril 8, 2013
Of the eleven provinces and territories who participate in Canadian Provincial Nominee Programs, the Yukon is the only territory to do so. Provincial Nominee Programs are great because you can live and work in the province or territory you have chosen and you can apply directly, so the process is much faster. 2 Categories for […]

Denied entry to Canada for a DUI

By Michael NirenApril 7, 2013
Being denied entry to Canada happens to people every day. It can be very unexpected, especially if you are unaware that a criminal record for something such as a DUI can cause you to be denied entry. Still, it happens. But it can be highly distressing if you have an emergency in Canada that you […]
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US Immigration Overstay Information for You

By Michael NirenApril 7, 2013
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Overstaying a United States visa, meaning you have remained in the United States even though your visa has expired, is a very serious matter. However, it happens more often than you’d think – even to Canadians – for a variety of reasons. If you overstay your visa in the United states you could face a number […]
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