Posts by Michael Niren

      New target for Canada Immigration Over the course of this year, the Canadian government is determined to welcome up to 305,00 new permanent residents in its 2016 Immigration Levels Plan. This is the first time in a long time where the Canadian government has set a target of 300,000 or greater for […]

Spousal Sponsorship Canada Canada’s Liberal government wants to make it easier for sponsored spouses to become Canadians. Immigration Minister John McCallum recently announced that Canada is eyeing a new system that would be closer to the American spousal sponsorship system. Instead of having to wait 2 years, spouses can get immediate permanent residence. This is […]

Hi, I’m Michael Niren, immigration lawyer and founder of visaplace.com. To continue on with our political series about immigration, a big question that all candidates and voters are asking is what to do about illegal immigration. Now I’ve posted many videos and written many blogs about if you are illegal or undocumented in Canada or […]

Hello, this is Michael Niren, immigration lawyer and founder of VisaPlace.com. Lately, I’ve been doing a lot of videos about politics as they pertain to immigration. It’s the primary season in the United States where the Republican and Democratic candidates are working hard to become the ultimate nominee for the general election. So I think […]

Chicago has been a top landing point for people immigrating to the United States for well over a decade, rivaling other large U.S. cities such as New York and Los Angeles. Over 588,000 immigrants live in the city of Chicago with another half a million residing in the Suburban Cook County region. This shows an […]

The city of Los Angeles has been a hotspot for immigration for a long time, partly due to the pleasant climate, but also because of the economic conditions present in the region. However, some people may advise landing in New York, Chicago or Northern California when seeking immigration to the United States, ignoring the many […]

The Canadian Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, John McCallum, says the government of Canada is planning to make some changes to the Canadian Citizenship Act. Here’s what you need to know. Reduced Barriers As McCallum told the CBC, the government is “in general trying to reduce the barriers people have to overcome to become […]

The federal skilled trades program was launched in January of 2013 and allows those who are skilled in trades to obtain permanent residency in Canada to fill any labour shortages. In order to qualify, you have to meet various eligibility requirements and work in an approved field. What Are the Eligibility Requirements For the Federal Skilled […]

We are extremely excited to announce that Niren and Associates were named the Immigration Law Firm of the Year in Canada by the 2016 Corporate INTL Global Awards. Corporate INTL’s annual awards celebrate excellence in the world’s leading advisers and financiers across the entire globe. This is an incredible achievement, and our entire staff is […]

Are you a foreign performing arts professional? If you work in television, film, theatre, or dance, entering Canada may become much easier for you as of February 17, 2016. Here’s why foreign workers in the performing arts will want to work in Canada in the coming months: More Jobs Will Be LMIA-Exempt As CIC News […]

We are very proud to announce we won the Top Choice Awards (TCA) for the Top Immigration Law firm in Toronto for the SEVENTH YEAR in a row! We have our clients and our great, dedicated staff to thank! Our mission is to keep serving YOU! This award is a testament to our staff’s commitment […]

Avoid These Five Myths of Permanent Residency Dealing with the bureaucracy of Canada’s immigration system can be a daunting task. The laws, rules and regulations create a complicated process that results in misinformation being passed around as truth. The following five myths are common falsehoods, all of which can confuse your journey as permanent resident, […]

Five Facts About Immigrating to the Big Apple New York is one of the capital cities of the world, drawing tens of millions of people to the Big Apple in pursuit of their goals and aspirations. Considering the vast amount of money and the huge population within the state, New York is a prime location […]

The Next Step After An E-2 Visa Denial The United States of America provides terrific opportunities for entrepreneurs to expand their business into a market of more than 300 million consumers. However, the process of obtaining an E-2 investor visa is complex and lengthy, including specific qualifications that must be met to gain entry to […]

Important New Restrictions For Visa Waiver Program Announced The Visa Waiver Program Improvement and Terrorist Travel Prevention Act of 2015 was officially established as a law on December 18th, just before congress went on holiday. As a result, the Visa Waiver Program now has additional restrictions that affect a portion of applicants who previously met […]