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Second time working with Visaplace, and was successful again with a visa application for parents (2 out of 2). Worked with Felicita and Mansi, strong guidance, very detailed approach to putting together a very thorough and comprehensive application. Good feedback and support throughout the full process. Highly recommend Visaplace!
Obama’s Executive Action for Illegal Immigration, Explained
As recently reported by The Guardian, President Barack Obama announced his Executive Action plan on immigration which has been making waves rather than ripples throughout the United States ever since. According to former White House advisor David Axelrod, the move that ends the threat of sudden deportation for over four million undocumented immigrants has more to do […]
How to Apply For a TN Visa Without a College Degree
(Below is a transcription of this video) So today we have a question about TN Visas. We get a lot of questions about TN Visas. And today’s question is, “I am a Canadian citizen and I have a job offer in the U.S. However I do not have a university degree. I want to apply […]
Can the Spouse of a US Work Visa Holder Work in the US?
(Below is a transcription of this video) So we’ve got a question. Can a spouse of a work permit holder work in the United States? Work Parameters for US Work Visa Holder’s Spouse So, generally speaking, when an individual applies for a work visa to the U.S. they can bring their spouse and dependent children […]
Can a US Work Visa Holder’s Spouse Work in the US?
We often receive questions about working in the US as a spouse. The question we receive the most: Can I work in the United States as a spouse of a work permit holder? Usually, when an individual applies for a work visa to the U.S., they can bring their spouse and dependent children along with […]
E2 Visa Applications for Canadians
A lot of Canadian citizens are moving to the U.S. to start businesses or establish a business there. In order to immigrate to the US to start a business or invest in a business, a foreign national must obtain an E-2 Visa. Canadians find the E-2 visa very attractive because it allows them to bring […]
How to Avoid a Visa Refusal
(Below is a transcription of this video) How to avoid a visa refusal; my name is Michael Niren, immigration lawyer and founder of visaplace.com. Very often we’re asked, “How is it that we can avoid getting our visa refused?” Well, there are no guarantees, first of all, with any application for a visa, but there […]
Applying for a TN Visa After Denial – Case Study
Client’s Issue or Problem Client had a great opportunity for employment in the US. Client applied on his own for TN status just using what the employer provided him and was denied. He then tried re-applying another two times before seeking out our services as he was afraid that he was doing more harm than […]
Study Finds that Limiting the H-1B Visas Hinders US Economy
A new study co-authored by UC Davis economics Professor Giovanni Peri and funded by the bipartisan Partnership for a New American Economy found that capping the number of visas issued to foreign-born tech workers limits the number of US-born workers that employers could hire. American tech interests have wanted to increase the number of available […]
H-1B Visa Cap Has Been Reached For 2014
(Below is a transcription of this video) Hi. This is Michael Niren, I’m an immigration lawyer and founder of visaplace.com. It was just announced today, that the H-1B cap for the fiscal year of 2015 has been reached. That means, no more H1B’s will be accepted, unless it’s a non-profit affiliated with a university, or […]
What to Expect When Crossing the US/Canada Border
Between the United States and Canada there is a thin, imaginary line marked in various places by customs agents who are there to enforce rules. These regulations are set up to protect citizens on either side of the border, but the rules frequently change. The following is a list of crossing border issues that you […]
Immigration to Canada for US Citizens
(Below is a transcription of this video) Hello, my name is Michael Niren, I’m an immigration lawyer and founder of VisaPlace.com. This is a reach out to our American friends, many of whom are interested in immigrating to Canada. The Canadian economy has done very well and withstood the downturn since 2008, and we are […]
Moving from Canada to the USA
Did you know that many Canadians are moving to the US during the COVID outbreak? Some industries in the US are even hiring Canadian workers at this time. Moving to the United States Moving can be very stressful for anyone and moving to a different country can be even more stressful because there are laws […]
Can Justin Bieber Be Deported from the US?
(Below is a transcription of this video) Hi, this is Michael Niren, immigration lawyer and founder of VisaPlace.com. So what’s going on with Justin Bieber and the petition to have him deported from the United States? If you’ve heard in the news, and most people have heard about this, he was charged with reckless driving. […]
What If My TN Visa Application Was Refused?
(Below is a transcription of this video) Hi, my name is Michael Niren. I’m an immigration lawyer and founder of VisaPlace.com. What happens if your TN Visa application is refused? It’s an unfortunate situation. It happens fairly frequently, depending upon the case. Your refusal can be based on the fact that your job offer did […]
TN Visa successfully Renewed for 3 more years!
Good Morning, I just wanted to inform you that the TN visa was successfully renewed and my status extended for 3 years. My I-94 expires in August 2014 because my passport expires then but the CBP officer explained that once my passport gets renewed then my family and I would just need to go in to […]