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.

US Sponsorship Applications: What if I didn’t file to Remove Conditions on time?

By Michael NirenMay 17, 2012
If you are married for less than 2 years when your application for an immigrant visa was approved based on your marriage with a US citizen or a lawful permanent resident, your will be given conditional permanent residence status upon your entry to the United States. This measure is implemented to ensure that the marriage […]

How to Maintain Permanent Resident Status in Canada

By Michael NirenMay 16, 2012
When someone has permanent resident status in Canada, they must fulfill their residency obligations in order to maintain their permanent resident status. How to Maintain Permanent Resident Status in Canada The main issue permanent residents in Canada have to be worried about when it comes to maintaining their permanent residency status in Canada is that […]

Requirements before Applying for a US Temporary Visitor Visa

By Michael NirenMay 16, 2012
If you are not a lawful permanent resident or a citizen of the United States and you like to visit the US, you can choose from the different types of visas available for temporary visitors. Canadians and other citizens from countries covered by Visa Waiver program can enter into the US without a visa, provided […]

H-1B Visas for 2013 cap is running out too quickly

By Michael NirenMay 15, 2012
It looks like employers and specialty workers are feeling the hustle and bustle of the race soon after the USCIS started accepting petitions for H-1B visas on April 2, 2012.  Because only 65,000 of this type of visa are allocated each fiscal year, candidates for H-1Bs may worry about the numerical cap. If you do […]

Federal Skilled Worker Cap Reached, PhD Stream Still Available

By Michael NirenMay 15, 2012
According to Citizenship and Immigration Canada, the cap for Federal Skilled Worker applications has been reached. Citizenship and Immigration Canada has received a total of 10,000 applications for processing since July 1 of last year. There are still certain Federal Skilled Worker applications that are eligible for processing under the PhD stream: The deadline for […]
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What Are the Affidavit of Support Requirements for Green Cards?

By Michael NirenAugust 25, 2021
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Often we get this question: “If I want to apply for a Green card, what are the Affidavit of Support Requirements?” The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) generally requires a petitioner to file an Affidavit of Support, which ensures that the intending immigrant has a sufficient financial source and will not be a public […]
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Who Can Become a Financial Sponsor of a Prospective US Immigrant?

By Michael NirenAugust 26, 2021
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A financial sponsor is needed by anyone looking to acquire a lawful permanent residence in the United States through a family based petition. When you file a petition for your relative to immigrate to the US, you are deemed to have accepted the responsibilities and agreed to sponsor your beneficiary by filing an Affidavit of […]

Permanent Resident Application for Canada approved

By Michael NirenMay 14, 2012
  It is always nice to  receive comments from our clients like the one below. We really strive to make dreams come true. Moving to Canada is always a challenge. The paperwork, waiting periods and follow ups with Canada Immigration do not make it easy. So when we are successful with our cases, it is […]
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How do I sponsor a worker for a US Green Card?

By Michael NirenMay 14, 2012
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If you are a prospective employer of a foreign national whom you want to sponsor to become a US permanent resident on the basis of  a permanent job offer, you must carefully examine the multifarious process involved. Before you proceed to the first step you need to  ascertain whether your prospective employee will meet any […]
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Get a US Work Visa Without a Job Offer in 2024

By Michael NirenJanuary 2, 2024
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Jobs That Do Not Require a Work Permit in USA Many US visas require that a job offer has been made to you when you want to work in the United States. The reason that you need a job offer to qualify for those visas is that your employer will file a petition on the […]
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Family Based Green Card: Where do I begin to Sponsor my Relative?

By Michael NirenMay 14, 2012
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Based from the large quantity of applications received by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (UCSIS) in some countries, family based petitions have become one of the most sought after methods in bringing a relative into the United States. In certain countries like China, Philippines, and Mexico, the period of waiting could be very […]
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Questions About US Waivers For People Denied Entry to the US

By Michael NirenFebruary 11, 2020
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About US Waiver Applications If you have a criminal record and would like to enter the United States, you may need a waiver of inadmissibility in certain circumstances. Some people enter the US  without issues, but are then denied entry on other occasions. If you attempt to cross the border knowing you are inadmissible, you […]

H-1B Visas: What is an Employer–Employee Relationship?

By Michael NirenMay 12, 2012
How H-1B Employers must comply Why must United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) impose strict compliance on establishing proof of employer– employee relationship when all other requirements have been met for H-1B visas? Not only is the employer required to provide proof of petitioner–beneficiary’s relationship, the employer has to also show the relationship to […]
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How Long Does It Take to Get a Spouse Visa in the US?

By Michael NirenAugust 27, 2021
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When an American citizen or lawful permanent resident marries someone from another country, they usually have one main question: how long will it take to bring my spouse to the United States? As a United States permanent resident, you can petition your spouse to immigrate to the United States. While your spouse can be eligible […]

How To Get A Work Permit in Canada

By Michael NirenMay 11, 2012
Working in Canada is a very attractive option for many. But in order to work legally in Canada, you need to get a work permit or a work visa. There are different ways to get a work permit in Canada, depending on where you currently live. Work Permit in Canada for Americans and Mexicans Under […]
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