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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Medically Exempt Countries for Canada Temporary Visas

By Michael NirenJanuary 3, 2022
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Canadian Medical Examination Countries List 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 […]

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 […]

Victims of Immigration Consultants arrested in Toronto

By Michael NirenAugust 23, 2010
Immigration Consultants’ victims face deportation According to the Toronto Police Service and immigration officials, students from China are winding up in jail because they overstayed their time in Canada. The overstay in Canada was, allegedly, under the false pretense that  “fake” immigration consultants were helping them sort out their immigration issues. These immigration consultants have […]
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Canadian-born man faces deportation from unusual immigration law

By Michael NirenDecember 9, 2019
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Canadian-born man faces deportation: Can you be deported from Canada if you’re born here? Apparently. It is not unusual for foreign-born people living in Canada as Permanent Residents who run into trouble with the law face to face immigration troubles, and even less unusual for them to face deportation from Canada if the crimes are […]

What is mayoral candidate Rob Ford’s stance on Immigration to Toronto?

By Michael NirenAugust 20, 2010
Rob Ford’s stance on Immigration Toronto mayoral candidate Rob Ford allegedly said this week that Toronto is “full'”. With a population of 2.5 million already, Ford said that, “We’re the largest city in Canada and we don’t have the infrastructure to deal with more people. The city is congested as is. Where are we going […]

Tamil refugees arrive in Canada to be processed this week

By Michael NirenAugust 19, 2010
In 2009, 76 Tamils were found aboard the Ocean Lady, and this week another boat has docked containing approximately 500 Tamils, who have been at sea in cramped conditions since May. Some of the refugees were dehydrated upon arriving, but Canadian officials have found no evidence of weapons or communicable disease on board. The Tamil […]

L-1 Visa was issued after successful interview

By Michael NirenAugust 18, 2010
L-1 Visa issued thanks to Niren and Associates Hi Fadi, Thank you so much for walking me through the interview process. It was definitely a big help as far as obtaining my L1 Visa is concerned. Thank you also to your assistant, Danielle, who has remained optimistic through the whole process. I will certainly recommend […]
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US Business Visa approved after denied entry

By Michael NirenAugust 16, 2010
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US Business Visa approved thanks to Niren and Associates I would like to thank Niren and Associates for your recent help in assisting me in obtaining a B1 business visitor’s visa for the US after being turned back at the US border in June. Katherine Yang along with Fadi Minawi prepared a re-entrance package and […]

Provincial Nominee Programs increase Visa Numbers

By Michael NirenAugust 14, 2010
Provincial Nominee Programs to grant more visas The Canadian government has finally succumbed to pressure from a number of provinces that have been lobbying to remove the visa cap in the Provincial Nominee Program, after it has become very apparent that Canada is in dire need of more foreign workers due to labour shortages. On […]
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