Posts by Michael Niren

I’d like to talk to you about some recent important changes that have been made to the work permit application process. Specifically, Labor Market Impact Assessment or LMIA. The LMIA has commonly replaced the LMO, Labor Market Opinion, and this is one of the first steps in the work permit approval process. In order to […]

Hello, everyone. My name is Hishgee Bessey from visaplace.com. Today I would like to talk about sponsoring your spouse or common-law partner. If you’re a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident who married a foreign national, you may be eligible to sponsor your spouse. Canadian government gives a priority to such kind of application, recognizing […]

As recently reported by CIC News, Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) performed the latest draw from the express entry pool, and issued 925 invitations to candidates with more than 469 Comprehensive Ranking System points. The Express Entry System Works The latest results followed the announcement that the first few successful Express Entry applicants had already […]

As recently reported by CNN Money, the US has reached its annual quota of EB-5 immigrant investor visas and has warned there will be no more spaces left for Chinese applicants after May 1, 2015. It’s the second year in a row the annual supply of EB-5 immigrant investor visas, which provide green cards to immigrants who can invest […]

Are you able to separate US immigration myths from fact? At VisaPlace, we see so many myths and misconceptions flying around the internet, and sometimes it can get a little confusing, especially when you don’t know who to believe. To help make life a bit easier, we’ve put together five of the biggest misconceptions about […]

Hello. My name is Danielle Grbic from visaplace.com. I’m here today to discuss with you what to expect during your E-2 visa interview that is scheduled at a US consulate across Canada. Many of our clients ask us what to expect, how to prepare and what would be the possible outcomes of an E-2 visa interview? […]

Are you worried that your US citizenship application won’t be accepted? It can be daunting, especially because any errors you make could end up affecting your chances of becoming an official US citizen. We’ve put together five of the biggest mistakes you can make on your US citizenship application, so you know exactly what to […]

  Congratulations if you have been placed in the Express Entry pool of candidates! Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) has done so only after evaluating your Express Entry profile and finding you eligible. Once in the pool, it is crucial to understand and be aware of the following: One Year – You will be in the pool for […]

Can you imagine a world without Instagram? Nor can we, but according to co-founder Mike Krieger, it almost didn’t happen thanks to the long delays that come with navigating the US immigration system. The photo filtering and sharing app may be one of the most popular around, but apparently getting a visa took Krieger a lot longer than actually building Instagram in the […]

In a surprising Easter Sunday development, Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) has vowed to come to the aid of RedBlacks quarterback Henry Burris in light of the latest immigration mess. As spokesperson for CIC, Kevin Menard responded in an official statement: “We will work with the Ottawa RedBlacks and Mr. Burris to ensure he can remain in Canada.” He continued: “Mr. Burris has […]

(Below is a transcription of this video) Hi, This is Michael Niren, immigration lawyer and founder of visaplace.com. It’s April 1st, 2015. Normally I would make an April fool’s joke, but today is, unfortunately, a sad day for a certain class of people in Canada, temporary foreign workers. Approximately 70,000 Temporary Foreign Workers Will Be […]

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

Are you looking to travel to China anytime soon? If so, you may be pleasantly surprised by the recent Canada-China immigration news. Last month, the announcement was made that a 10 year China visa will be available for Canadians looking to visit China, as reported by Canada Business Review. Below, we’re going to take a look at what the […]

Are you worried about how losing your job may affect your US citizenship? Whether you’re a permanent resident working towards citizenship, or you already have your green card, losing your job can be a particularly stressful time. Try not to worry, as we’re going to explain both scenarios in detail below: If You’re a Permanent […]

As recently reported by The Calgary Herald, more immigrants to Canada are choosing the west over Toronto. The number of new immigrants settling in Toronto has dropped from 48% in 2000, to 33% in 2010. According to a report by Statistics Canada, medium-sized cities on the Prairies seem to be one of the most popular new […]