Posts by Michael Niren

Before the new Express Entry system came into effect, we could only predict how much it would affect Canadian immigration. However, four months in, it’s safe to say that Express Entry has revolutionized immigration in Canada for the better. Thousands of candidates have already received invitations to apply for Canadian permanent residence. If you’re interested in applying for Express Entry, […]

Hello, this is Michael Niren, immigration lawyer and founder of VisaPlace.com. I’m proud to announce that we have been awarded one of the three best rated immigration law firms in Toronto by ThreeBestRated.ca, which is an online review company that looks at reviews, customer satisfaction rates, and other metrics to determine whether or not a […]

(Below is a transcription of this video) So we were asked, “What happens if my visa application is refused?” Hi, this is Michael Niren, an immigration lawyer and a founder of VisaPlace.com. This is a very common question. We get asked this question a lot, and I can answer it this way. If your application […]

(Below is a transcription of this video) Hi, this is Michael Niren, immigration lawyer and founder of visaplace.com. A lot has been discussed about immigration lately, during the election in the media, and most of it has been generally negative. Candidates have been calling to build a fence, immigrants have blamed for virtually everything, including […]

Bureaucracy works best when it melts into the background, remaining an undetected process that takes place behind the scenes to take care of the paperwork and processing of documentation. When bureaucracy fails to do its job, it sticks out like a sore thumb, becoming a source of contention.   Recently, newcomers to this country dealing […]

Visas For Cross Border Consultants Due to policies that attempt to make sure that Americans have the first shot at any domestic job opportunities, obtaining a visa to live and work in the United States can be nearly impossible unless you meet a specific set of criteria. Typically, the U.S. only grants working visas for […]

Are you interested in investing in the U.S.? If you meet the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services’s requirements for the E2 Visa, which include investing for the purpose of establishing a new business or purchasing a business that already exists, you may be able to. Since, in either case, your investment must be considered […]

If it’s always been your dream to immigrate to the United States, an EB-5 immigrant investor visa could be your perfect opportunity – provided you follow all the necessary requirements. Background of the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Visa The EB-5 immigrant investor visa was created by Congress to make investing in the US an attractive prospect for potential immigrants, while […]

In a split decision, the Ontario Court of Appeal has ruled that Canadians living abroad for more than five years do not have a right to vote in federal elections. The amendment to the Canada Elections Act allowing the disenfranchisement of expats was brought into effect in 1993 but up until 2007, Elections Canada considered […]

Sponsorship Appeal Timelines If you get a negative result after you attempted to sponsor a family member, you have 30 days to launch an appeal of the process. When you receive a date for your appeal, you have to submit all the necessary documentation no later than 20 days before the hearing. The Minister’s counsel […]

DOMA No More: An Important Update For Same-Sex Couples Seeking Status With the United States Supreme Court finding The Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) unconstitutional, the Department of Homeland Security has been quick to react. Under the direction of President Barack Obama, the DHS along with all other Federal agencies of the United States Government […]

As of January 1, 2015, the new express entry system came into play that has revolutionized the Canadian immigration system. So far, thousands of candidates have been issued invitations to apply for Canadian permanent residence under the new scheme. But who is eligible? We’re going to explain more about the new system below. Express Entry Eligibility Anyone […]

U.S. employers and foreign investors should understand the various ways to transition from a nonimmigrant E-2 Treaty Investor visa to a green card (permanent residency). While the E-2 visa is a great starting point for foreign investors wanting to establish or run a business in the U.S., it’s important to remember it’s a temporary visa […]

(Below is a transcription of this video) Hi, this is Michael Niren, immigration lawyer and founder of visaplace.com. Today, I want to discuss a not very well known option for a U.S. permanent residents under the EB1C category. That’s for executives or managers of multi-national companies. Now these companies don’t have to be huge companies, […]

(Below is a transcription of this video) Hi, this is Michael Niren Immigration Lawyer and founder of visaplace.com. Scott Walker U.S. Presidential candidate has stated that if he were to be elected president he would consider erecting a fence between United States and Canada. Now, we have heard of a lot of crazy ideas from […]