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.

Teen barred for life from United States for “angry” e-mail

By Michael NirenSeptember 17, 2010
Drinking and dialing can land you in a lot of trouble in your personal life, but drinking and e-mailing can be worse if it ends up being sent to the wrong people. A single e-mail has now landed a British teenager with an alleged  lifetime ban from visiting or entering the United States. The White […]

Should Israelis be given Canadian Refugee status?

By Michael NirenSeptember 15, 2010
Canadian Refugee status for Israelis An Israeli who said his conscience wouldn’t allow him to join the Israeli Army and that he feared terror attacks had his refugee claim denied by Federal Court of Canada this week. Yuriy Goltsberg, 35, was born in the Ukraine but has Israeli citizenship. He and his wife and daughter […]

Canadian gains Entry to the US on Humanitarian Parole

By Michael NirenSeptember 14, 2010
Humanitarian Parole allows Canadian entry to the US Dear Sir, I wish to express my deepest thanks for the tremendous work that your firm has performed in providing a means for my son Don to gain entry to the U.S. on a Parole Status. The work of Katherine Yang has been outstanding and to my […]

India to crack down on Canadian Immigration consultants…maybe

By Michael NirenSeptember 13, 2010
Beware of Canadian Immigration consultants abroad Last week Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney visited India in order to discuss how the country’s police force can deal with immigration consultants who guarantee their clients a life in Canada through fraudulent means. As Kenney left, he said that officials in the Indian government had promised […]

US doctors immigrating to Canada to earn more money

By Michael NirenSeptember 10, 2010
More doctors immigrating to Canada from the United States It’s long been the assumption that Canadian doctors are jumping ship and heading to other countries like the United States to live and work. However, new statistics show quite the opposite as American physicians have begun moving to Canada to work instead. Some reasons are surprising: […]

Immigration to Canada the Solution to Canada’s Labour Problems

By Michael NirenSeptember 4, 2010
Immigration to Canada will help solve Canada’s labour shortage problems The Conference Board of Canada, an independent, non-profit research organization, recently released a paper that analyzes Canada’s population demographics, anticipated growth and the labour shortage the country will face once the baby boomers become set to retire around 2020. “While other options for growing the […]

Niren and Associates Immigration Lawyer Fadi Minawi new AILA Canada Chapter Media Liaison

By Michael NirenSeptember 3, 2010
I want to congratulate Fadi for being selected as the AILA (American Immigration Lawyers Association) Canada Chapter Media Liaison for this coming year. This means that any local or Canada -wide newsworthy event having do to with US Immigration Law will be communicated by Fadi on behalf of AILA to the media. Conversely, when the […]
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Medically Exempt Countries for Canada Temporary Visas

By Michael NirenFebruary 24, 2025
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Citizens from a total of 175 countries, including Mexico, Croatia and the Bahamas can now enter Canada without medical examinations according to the IRCC. “We are committed to ensuring there is a balance between welcoming visitors and newcomers to Canada while protecting the health and security of Canadians. CIC uses an objective threshold to determine […]

Hockey player may be denied entry into Canada after arrest for DUI

By Michael NirenSeptember 1, 2010
Arrest may result in NHLer being denied entry into Canada Edmonton Oilers Goalie Nikolai Khabibulin was found guilty last week of extreme DUI, excessive speeding and a blood alcohol level of .164, which is more than twice the legal limit. He was sentenced to 30 days in jail by the judge in an Arizona courtroom, […]

Denied Entry to the US? Useful information on US Waivers for Canadians

By Michael NirenAugust 31, 2010
Information on US Waivers when one is Denied Entry to the US Below is an excerpt from an AILA (American Immigration Lawyers Association) bulletin sent to me by our Associate Fadi Minawi, an AILA member. I think it is a good summary regarding information on US Waivers: ________________________________________________________________ There are many reasons why a person […]
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New Canada Work Permit Rules to Protect Foreign Workers Coming Soon

By Michael NirenAugust 30, 2010
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New Canada Work Permit Rules to Be Implemented in April 2011 New rules to protect Canada’s temporary foreign workers were announced almost one year ago but Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney has announced that they are now ready to be implemented on April 1, 2011. “The government is taking action to protect temporary […]

Canadian Tourist Visa and Work Permit Approved

By Michael NirenAugust 27, 2010
Canadian Tourist Visa and Work Permit Approved thanks to Niren and Associates Hi Mary, Sorry I have been busy trying to keep up finishing the work that I have started at my job since I am leaving. I did call you on Monday as soon as I was out of the Embassy but you were […]

United States Visa fees increase impacts Indian IT Firms

By Michael NirenAugust 26, 2010
Hefty United States Visa fees being introduced When United States president Barack Obama visits India in November it’s expected that India will raise the issue of the recent hefty increase to the fees of visas. The nearly $2,000 increase in the fee is expected to raise over $550 million over five years, and this money […]

US Humanitarian Parole for Canadian to attend Father’s Funeral in the US

By Michael NirenAugust 25, 2010
US Humanitarian Parole approved thanks to Niren and Associates Hi Katherine / Jeff Li: I want to congratulate Niren and Associates, especially Katherine and Jeff   for helping me with my US Humanitarian Parole application and I was able to attend my dad’s funeral.  I did came back to Toronto on August 23rd and surrendered my […]

I-130 US Spousal Petition Approved

By Michael NirenAugust 24, 2010
US Spousal Petition approved thanks to Niren and Associates Dear Mary, I would like to thank you and Michael for your assistance with our I-130 visa applications. The interview went well and the visas are in the mail. At this point, am I correct to assume that this is the end of the process with Niren […]
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