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.

How to be a Top Performer at whatever you do

By Michael NirenSeptember 9, 2012
In my experience I have observed that top performers, regardless of the industry, share the following in common:   1. Hyper focus on their craft   2. Long hours, think about their goals and ways to improve way beyond the 9 to 5. Just no way around this.   3. Demand the best of themselves   4. Constantly tweak their skills […]

What Do I Need to Attend a Meeting in the United States?

By Michael NirenSeptember 6, 2012
Not everyone who visits the United States temporarily for business reasons is actually working in the United States for a United States employer or being paid by one. If you were working in the United States and being paid by a US Employer, you would require a United States Work Permit. However, if you are […]

Supervisa Application for Canada Approved

By Michael NirenSeptember 6, 2012
Hi Amandine Thank you So much for all your efforts,  for my parents and brothers visa, My parents got the supervisa and my brother got the multiple entry visitors visa. I am very much relived and my family is very grateful to your law firm and wished me to express their heartfelt thanks to you all. […]

I’ve Lost My PR Card. What do I do?

By Michael NirenSeptember 5, 2012
A PR Card, or Permanent Resident Card, is a document that allows permanent residents in Canada to travel in and out of Canada. Because Canadian permanent residents don’t have a Canadian passport, a permanent resident card acts as proof of a person’s permanent resident status in Canada and without one, you may be unable to […]

US Entry Case Resolved

By Michael NirenSeptember 4, 2012
Dear Mira,   Just want to inform you that I was in the US during this last long weekend and everything went smooth at the border, so I guess they made the proper corrections regarding my file, therefore I want take this occasion to thank you for the great job performed on my case and I […]

Immigration Consultations to Help with your Immigration Plans

By Michael NirenSeptember 2, 2012
Dear Shab, I wish to thank you so very much for your excellent knowledge and advise regarding my questions about immigrating to Canada! I am so grateful that your firm offers such helpful consultations so that I could receive proper guidance in reaching my new position in Canada. For weeks I had been struggling with the complications […]

Expected Changes in Revised Federal Skilled Worker Program

By Michael NirenSeptember 1, 2012
Regulatory changes were announced today to the Federal Skilled Worker Program. These changes will allow Canada to better select skilled workers who can “hit the ground running” upon arrival. The Federal Skilled Worker Program is Canada’s largest economic immigration program, said Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney. “The changes we are making to update […]

How Can I Get a TN Visa?

By Michael NirenAugust 29, 2012
  What is a TN Visa? A TN Visa is a type of US work visa that is one of the most ideal options for Canadians who want to work in the United States on a temporary basis. When you obtain a TN Visa, it allows you to work in the United States for a […]

Immigration Lawyer Michael Niren Quoted: Skilled Work Points Program Changes Go Into Effect In January

By Michael NirenAugust 25, 2012
The changes have been coming for months, but it’s now official: changes to how the Government of Canada ranks foreign skilled workers who apply to come to Canada via the points program are coming into effect in January of 2013. Skilled worker applicants must get 67 points out of 100, with more points given for […]

Texas Ranger Ryan Dempster Can’t Play Toronto Blue Jays Because Of Immigration Issue

By Michael NirenAugust 22, 2012
Texas Rangers starting pitcher Ryan Dempster has been placed on the restricted list after he wasn’t able to make his scheduled start against the Toronto Blue Jays earlier this month. Cited as “personal issues”, it’s been made clear that Dempster either has passport issues, immigration issues or visa issues that he will not talk about […]

Changes to Federal Skilled Worker Program to Help Immigrant Employees

By Michael NirenAugust 18, 2012
The Canadian Government puts forward on August 17 the intended regulatory changes to the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) that will improve Canada’s selection for skilled workers who can certainly meet the expectations upon arrival in the country. Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney said that skilled immigrant workers the way to success in […]

Dwayne “Dog the Bounty Hunter” Chapman Denied Visa Due to Criminal Record

By Michael NirenAugust 17, 2012
  Manslaughter conviction results in Dog the Bounty Hunter being denied visa American celebrity reality TV star Dog the Bounty Hunter has been denied a visa to travel to the United Kingdom because of his criminal record. Dog’s criminal record stems from a manslaughter conviction from the late 1970s in the United States, where he […]

3 Ways To Apply For Deferred Deportation

By Michael NirenAugust 17, 2012
Are you at risk of being deported from the United States? You may be eligible for the deferment of an action on deportation orders if you meet the criteria. The Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued a memorandum that may benefit young undocumented individuals who entered the United States in good faith […]

Toronto grandmother deported from Canada

By Michael NirenAugust 16, 2012
A grandmother living in Toronto was deported to Sri Lanka earlier this month, accompanied by a Canada Border Services Agency officer on her flight. The woman, who is 70 years old, has a Canadian daughter and granddaughter and no family in Sri Lanka – and currently, there’s barely anyone available to pick her up at the […]

How to Work in Canada under Provincial Nominee Program

By Michael NirenDecember 9, 2019
Applying for an immigrant visa without the assistance of an immigration attorney is far from easy. There are many ways to work and live in Canada. Coming to the country as a provincial nominee is among the surest means to get employment in Canada. How to get a provincial nomination certificate You must be nominated […]
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