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Canadian Immigration: 10 Questions to Ask Before Going North
Being given the opportunity to move to Canada with your spouse or significant other can seem like a great chance to start a new life together, but there are certain things you need to ask yourself before you make that all-important decision. We’ve put together a list of important questions relating to Canadian immigration that […]
Citizenship and Immigration Canada Under Fire for “Absolutely Outrageous” Mix Up
As recently reported by CBC, citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) is currently experiencing a wave of criticism and complaints for failing to tell applicants for the Canadian Experience Class Program that the cap had already been reached months before. Many had previously rushed to apply for the Canadian Experience Class Program so that their applications […]
Cap Reached for Canadian Experience Class Program: Applicants to Use Express Entry Program
Last week, many hopeful Canadian immigrants woke up to the disappointing news that their applications for the Canadian Experience Class Program would not be processed, after it was revealed by Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) that the cap for applications had been reached on October 20, 2014. Between May and the end of December 2014, The […]
Update on the Immigrant Investor Venture Capital Pilot Program
Requirements for the Immigrant Investor Venture Capital Program First of all, you need an enormous $10 million net worth to qualify. Not only that, the wealth that you’ve accumulated cannot be from inheritance. It has to be from your own business acumen, if you will, your own efforts. Not only that, you have to commit […]
Canadian Immigration Fails to Announce CEC Quota Limit
(Below is a transcription of this video) Hi, this is Michael Niren, Immigration Lawyer and Founder of visaplace.com. There’s been some serious controversy surrounding Canadian Experienced Class applications for permanent residence or CEC, we call them. Canadian Experienced Class Applications cap Reached What has happened is that the government has recently announced, I think it […]
Ask an Immigration Attorney: How Do I Come Back After My Student Visa Expires?
Do you want to stay in the US after your student visa expires? If your student visa is fast approaching its expiration date, it’s important to ask an immigration attorney for advice as soon as possible. It might be easier than you think to stay in the US for a longer time! Here’s how it […]
Can I Stay in Canada After My Visa Expires?
*Coronavirus/COVID-19: Is your Canada temporary visa expiring during the Coronavius pandemic? Let an immigration lawyer help you extend your Canada visa so that you may stay in Canada longer. Due to the Coronavirus pandemic, Canada closed its borders to any non-citizens or non-permanent residents. It can be extremely hard to re-enter Canada if your visa […]
Who Can Apply for Express Entry Canada
Good news for Canada Express Entry Program. This is Michael Niren, immigration lawyer and founder of VisaPlace.com. You don’t often hear me say good news when I speak about Canadian immigration law. Over the last few years, it has been harder and harder to qualify for immigration to Canada and to United States, but under […]
Visiting the US: Tax Consequences
(Below is a transcription of this video) Hi this is Michael Niren immigration lawyer and founder of Visaplace.com. Today I want to talk to you briefly about some of the possible tax implications for individuals who are staying in the United States, visiting the United States for a lengthy period of time. In a previous […]
Deadline for H1B Visa 2015 Fast Approaching
(Below is a transcription of this video) Hi, this is Michael Niren, immigration lawyer and founder of VisaPlace.com. Well, H1B season is upon us. April 1st, 2015 will be the deadline when you file your H1B applications for 2016 calendar year. And applications are being prepared earlier than ever. As you may know that there’s […]
Want to Know if you Qualify for a Visa- Beware of the Internet
(Below is a transcription of this video) Hi, this is Michael Niren, immigration lawyer and founder of visaplace.com. Today I want to talk to you about a problem that a lot of people have when it comes to trying to evaluate their qualification for a visa or for immigration. Now there’s a lot of information […]
Nova Scotia Demand Express Entry 2015
(Below is a transcription of this video) Hi this is Michael Niren, Immigration Lawyer and Founder of Visaplace.com. There is a new program, the Nova Scotia Demand Express Entry program, which essentially is a provincial nominee program that promises to process permanent resident applications within a six month period. Obviously, it’s sponsored by the province […]
Rapper M1 Denied Entry to Canada
As recently reported by CBC News, Famous rapper Mutulu Olugbala (AKA M1), who makes up half of rap duo Dead Prez, was recently denied entry to Canada when he arrived at Montreal airport. Although it’s not exactly clear why M1 was turned away by Canada Border Services Agency, the rapper has attributed the incident to “racial profiling”. M1 was travelling to La Grande Bibliothèque in downtown Montreal to appear at […]
First Round of Express Entry Candidates Invited to Fill Labour Market Needs
At the beginning of the month, Citizenship and Immigration Minister Chris Alexander stated that the first round of pool-topping Express Entry candidates is already making a significant difference to Canada’s labor market. On January 31st, a total of 779 skilled workers (covering a plethora of professions) received invites to apply for permanent residency in the country. The applicants possessed either […]
5 Surefire Ways to Get Denied Entry to the USA (and How to Avoid Them)
Have you been denied entry to the USA? You’re not alone. Since 9/11, more and more people are being turned away at the border. Below, we’re going to explore what you can do if you’ve been denied entry to the United States and the various options that are open to you. Reasons Why You Could […]
