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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Do You Know What To Ask Your Immigration Lawyer?

By Michael NirenMay 1, 2020
Why is Choosing the Right Immigration Lawyer Important? Choosing an immigration lawyer (or immigration attorney as they’re called in the United States) is an important part of your immigration process. Not all immigration lawyers are the same, and choosing the right one can mean the difference between the success of your immigration application and the […]

E-2 Visa Renewal just in time!

By Michael NirenJanuary 31, 2011
E-2 Visa Renewed after prior refusals After finding myself being let down by a firm of attorneys (that shall remain nameless) for failing to submit my application for renewal of my E-2 Visa after having paid my full fees, I found myself in a desperate position as my business would suffer without my physical presence in […]

Canadian Immigrant children likely to earn university degrees

By Michael NirenJanuary 29, 2011
More immigrant children than Canadian-born children eventually hold degrees According to a new report by Statistics Canada, immigrants who come to Canada as children are more likely than Canadian-born children to hold university degrees, and that trend is growing. Of immigrants who came to Canada in the 1980s at 12 years of age or younger, […]
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5 Ways to Fill Out Your Immigration Application Form Properly

By Michael NirenNovember 2, 2020
How to Fill Our Your Immigration Papers Application Form For Success When you submit an immigration application form, it will eventually be reviewed by an immigration officer. Immigration officers have a massive amount of immigration papers / application forms to go through on a daily basis, and you don’t want simple mistakes or omissions to […]

New Live-In Caregiver rules create problems for sponsors

By Michael NirenJanuary 24, 2011
New rules for live-in caregivers coming to Canada In April of 2010, new rules were introduced to govern Canada’s live-in caregiver program, offering live-in caregivers more protection against their employers. The Association of Caregivers and Nanny Agencies Canada is now reporting that many people are abusing Canada’s Live-In Caregiver Program to get into the country. […]

I-601 Immigrant Waiver Approved

By Michael NirenJanuary 23, 2011
I-601 Immigrant Waiver: Getting it Right I want to express my deep thanks Shabnam Ackrami and her assistant Amy for their great efforts and extensive hard work on my I-601 immigrant visa waiver being approved. Shabnam did such a hard and professional submission in  her statement and gave me the right advice about what documents […]

LMO not required for Haitians to work in Canada before applying for Work Permits

By Michael NirenJanuary 22, 2011
Haitians exempt from Labour Market Opinion (LMO) to work in Canada Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney announced today that, “It’s important for Haitians already in Canada to know that if they need a work permit, they can now obtain one much more easily.” While most people will need a labour market opinion (LMO), which […]

Canadian Tourist Visa Approved

By Michael NirenJanuary 20, 2011
Canadian Tourist Visa for Chinese citizen Hello This is Yong Yang, a client of Immigration Lawyer, Katherine Yang. My wife has been approved for a Canadian Tourist Visa in China. I really appreicate Katherine and Johanna’s kind help. I’ll attach my wife’s visa scan. If you need me to provide other things, please let me […]

Canadian Embassy in Haiti still closed

By Michael NirenJanuary 19, 2011
A year after 2010 earthquake, Canadian Embassy still Closed The Canadian Embassy in Haiti is still closed more than one year after the devastating 2010 earthquake that destroyed much of the country’s infrastructure and caused serious damage to the building that housed the Canadian Embassy. Many people in Canada are trying to get relatives over […]

Corporate Immigration Success Story

By Michael NirenNovember 27, 2019
Shabnam,   I wanted to take a few minutes and tell you that Stubbe’s Precast is pleased with the services it received from Niren and Associates in helping us understand the immigration process and in assisting is preparing all necessary paperwork.   We wanted to take a few minutes to sent a special thanks to […]

Boy denied entry to the United States, ruins trip to Disneyland

By Michael NirenJanuary 18, 2011
Boy denied entry to the United States because of passport A British boy was denied entry to the United States this month because he was considered a “threat”. Born in the United Kingdom, the boy was deemed inadmissible because of his South African passport, which gave immigration officials reason to suspect that the nine-year-old boy […]

LMO approved. Now on to the Work Permit

By Michael NirenJanuary 17, 2011
Dear Mary, Thank you so very much for finding out about the LMO and passing on the good news.  Mr. C.  and myself are totally delighted with the positive result. Could you please inform me when the Work Permit Application has started. Thank you so much for all your time and effort. Best Regards. Tarek […]

My friend is Mexican and has been detained by Canada Immigration: What can I do?

By Michael NirenJanuary 16, 2011
Mexican Arrest leads to Immigration Detention Assuming that the reason for your Mexican friend’s immigration detention is because he or she illegal or has a criminal record, then your friend can appear before a Member before the Immigration and Refugee Board for a hearing. The hearing is called a Detention Review where the Member will […]

Good changes to United States Visa system? Don’t hold your breath.

By Michael NirenJanuary 15, 2011
Attracting more foreign skilled workers with United States visas The Brookings Institution, a nonprofit public policy organization, has released a new policy brief that recommends that the United States visa system undergo certain changes, including automatic Green Cards for foreign students who graduate from math and science programs as well as creating a digital United […]

Provincial Nominee Program Myths and Misinformation

By Michael NirenJanuary 13, 2011
The Provincial Nominee Program  (PNP) is a program created by the Canadian government that allows people who are ready to be permanent residents in Canada (through skills, education and work experience) to apply, but they must be nominated by a Canadian province or territory that is part of the PNP. Workers need to have a […]
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I am so very thankful to the VISAPACE team for making it all come true and possible from my Open Work Permit to my Permanent Residence, you make it all happen .Thank you very much from the bottom of my heart , Thank you for being part of my achievements. Now I am now a Permanent Residence through the effort, power and knowledge of VISAPLACE LEGAL TEAM.
Sending you my best appreciation and thank you.

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“I truly want to thank Mansi. Her patience and thoughtful advices made a big difference for me. Her recommendations were not only helpful but also gave me clearer insight. Words can’t fully express how grateful I am for her support.”

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Visa place helped me with my daughter’s sponsorship 3 years ago. Last week I contacted them for some clarification on a different matter. It was about an issue which technically was a problem of CIC’s software glitch and had nothing to do with Visa Place.
Yet Reena Sandu was assigned for my case. she helped me with enthusiasm and showed no hesitation despite me being an ex-client from 3 years ago.
I was very happy that even after 3 years of finishing business, Visa Place were respectful of their clients. Special thanks again to Reena for her enthusiasm and support.

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