Second time working with Visaplace, and was successful again with a visa application for parents (2 out of 2). Worked with Felicita and Mansi, strong guidance, very detailed approach to putting together a very thorough and comprehensive application. Good feedback and support throughout the full process. Highly recommend Visaplace!
When Is The Next US Green Card Lottery?
Update October 2023: The 2025 Diversity Visa Lottery will be open for registration from October 4 to November 7, 2023. Update May 2023: Diversity Visa 2024 entrants may enter their confirmation information here starting at noon (EDT) on May 6, 2023. The DV lottery program will provide up to 55,000 green card numbers obtainable through […]
Does Canada Have a ‘Green Card’ Lottery?
No, Canada does not offer a designated Canada Immigration visa Lottery. Canada does not have an immigration lottery as the United States does. The US has a program called the Diversity Visa that allows individuals to obtain Green Cards. Canada doesn’t have a diversity visa but has several programs that offer draws every week, allowing […]
Spousal Sponsorship in less than 6 months
“I recently had positive results in dealing with Niren and Associates. Niren and Associates have done an outstanding job with my spousal sponsorship application in less than 6 months. They also dealt with my daughter’s student visa. My lawyer worked diligently and professionally and was extremely knowledgeable. She did such an efficient job in getting […]
The key factors for Temporary Resident Permits & Criminal Rehabilitation Cases
In the event where an individual wishes to enter Canada on a temporary basis and he or she is not from a Visa Exempt country, they need apply for a Temporary Resident Visa. Entering Canada with a Criminal History? However, in an event where an individual wishes to enter Canada temporarily but has a criminal history, they […]
Open Work Permit Approved “excellent service for fair money”
“I want describe a wonderful experience of working with Niren & Associates. I am a student in Canada and applied with their assistance for my wife’s open work permit. I want to mention that my wife’s case was extremely difficult and her previous 3 applications had been refused due to different reasons (medicals and some […]
300,000+ New Immigrants planned for Canada in 2016
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 […]
Sponsored Spouses Can Get Immediate Permanent Residence for Canada. No More 2-Year Wait.
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 […]
The Truth About Illegal Immigration
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 […]
Immigration VS. Conservativsm
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 […]
Why 2016 is the Perfect Time to Immigrate to Chicago
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 […]
5 Things You Should Know Before Immigrating to Los Angeles
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 […]
What You Need to Know About the Changes to Canadian Citizenship Act
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 […]
Federal Skilled Trades Program Positions and Requirements
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 […]
Niren and Associates Wins the 2016 Corporate INTL Global Awards for Immigration Law
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 […]
Canada Welcomes Foreign TV, Film and Dance Workers
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 […]