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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Top 10 Tips for Immigration Applications to Canada

By Michael NirenMay 21, 2024
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Embarking on a journey to live and work in Canada is an exciting and life-changing decision. Whether you’re considering Canada as your new home, exploring better career opportunities, or seeking a fresh start, navigating the Canadian immigration process can be both challenging and rewarding. In this guide, we’ll provide you with valuable tips and insights […]

US Immigration Visa Success: Family Reunited After 20 years.

By Michael NirenDecember 29, 2011
To Whom It May Concern; Re: Niren & Associates I came to work with Niren & Associates through a referral and can’t say enough about this firm.    I have dealt with a complex US immigration situation for close to 19 years and have spent the last 10 years working with other firms, to no […]
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More on the New Canadian Citizenship Oath Rule

By Michael NirenMay 18, 2020
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Faces cannot be covered when taking the Canadian Citizenship Oath We recently posted a blog entry on the new Canadian Citizenship oath rule, which stated that effective immediately people are not allowed to cover their face or mouths when taking the oath. This means that Muslim women will not be able to cover their faces […]
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Common Canadian Immigration Myths: Refugees in Canada

By Michael NirenDecember 20, 2019
Untrue myths about refugees in Canada We’ve been looking at the number of untrue myths about Canadian immigration and immigrants lately. You can find our previous entries on the subject here, here and here. Immigration in Canada is sometimes a hot topic and is often the subject of untrue myths and cause uninformed prejudices. Refugees […]

Good news for live-in caregivers: open work permits

By Michael NirenDecember 21, 2011
Open work permits issued to live-in caregivers According to this CBC News article, at least 10,000 open work permits have been issued to live-in caregivers (more details here). Many advocates of live-in caregivers say the move is unprecedented, as the open work permit allows live-in caregivers to come to Canada but not have to be […]

N&A Holiday Potluck a Smash Hit!

By Michael NirenDecember 21, 2011
We had a blast, eating some homemade and yes some store-bought food, exchanging and stealing gifts, handing out awards and smashing gingerbread houses. What more can you ask for? After a year of hard work,  the staff at Niren and Associates deserved to let loose and that they did! A special Thanks to Michelle Madl […]

TN Work Visa approved after a US Bar issued

By Michael NirenDecember 20, 2011
Words cannot really convey how grateful I am to Niren and Associates for all they have done for me. I seeked their services and advice to obtain a TN work visa. During the whole process the most unexpected situation occurred when I travelled to where I was barred from entering the United States for 3 years. This became a huge […]
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3 Canadian Illegal Immigrants Myths

By Michael NirenDecember 19, 2011
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This week’s list of 3 Untrue Immigration Myths has a focus on illegal immigrants, which are often subject to much prejudice in Canada. Canadian Illegal Immigrants Myths The following myths are untrue however, are commonly passed off as legitimate arguments: Illegal Immigrants Myth 1.  Illegal Immigrants Are Criminals Illegal immigration is a fact of life […]
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Live in Care Givers can apply for Canadian Work Permits earlier

By Michael NirenDecember 17, 2011
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Work Visas Rules for Live in Care Givers Change Live in Caregivers have been in the news over the last year. Concerns over abuse in the work place have raised issues about whether they should be able to leave their employers during the process for permanent residence. The Canadian government has in response allowed Live […]

You Cannot Wear A Face Veil During Your Canadian Citizenship Oath

By Michael NirenDecember 14, 2011
Face coverings during Canadian Citizenship oath banned On Monday, Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney said that effective immediately, face coverings are not allowed when people take the Canadian Citizenship oath. What this really means is that Muslim women will not be allowed to wear burkas, niqabs or anything that covers their faces – […]

Canadian Immigration Help: Where do you turn?

By Michael NirenDecember 14, 2011
Where to go for Canadian Immigration Help Getting help with Canadian immigration cases is easier said than done. Where do you turn? Call a friend? Call the CIC Help Line? Go on the internet and pick a lawyer with the fanciest website? Its seems with all the sources for help available, the challenging of finding […]

More Myths About Canadian Immigration

By Michael NirenDecember 12, 2011
Canadian immigration can quickly become a touchy subject if someone is against Canadian immigration because they have unfair and untrue beliefs about immigrants to Canada. One way for you to open up a positive dialogue about Canadian immigration is to understand the truths behind some of the most common myths about Canadian immigration. Myths About […]

More Than Half Of Canadians Support Current Immigration Levels

By Michael NirenDecember 12, 2011
Current Canadian immigration levels fine: Canadians A new survey conducted by the Institute For Research on Public Policy has found that more than half of Canadians are fine with current Canadian immigration levels based on a small sampling of the population. According to this CTV article, 58 per cent of those who responded said current […]

Up to 6,500 people could lose Canadian Citizenship or Permanent Residence Status

By Michael NirenDecember 10, 2011
Fraud may cost thousands Canadian Citizenship According to this CBC article, Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney has announced that after a two-year investigation, approximately 2,100 people could see their Canadian Citizenship revoked while 4,400 others could have their permanent residency status revoked as well due to immigration fraud. Canadian Citizenship fraud stems from […]

Refused at the Canadian border? What are your options for Admission to Canada?

By Michael NirenJanuary 8, 2020
Refused at the Canadian border? Being refused at the Canadian border or being denied entry to Canada can be extremely time consuming, frustrating and costly. Imagine paying upfront for a nice vacation only to find that you cannot enter Canada or stop at any Canadian airport – or, you have an important event such as […]
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