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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Can I Apply for a Canadian Visa if I Was Refused Before?

By Michael NirenFebruary 3, 2015
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(Below is a transcription of this video) Hi, this is Michael Niren, immigration lawyer and founder of Visaplace.com. We had a question. “I was refused before for a visa, and now I want to apply again. Can I?” Well, the answer is yes, of course, you certainly can apply for a visa after refusal. There’s […]

What Other Things Should I Consider When Applying for a Visa?

By Michael NirenFebruary 3, 2015
(Below is a transcription of this video) Hi this is Michael Niren, immigration lawyer and founder of visaplace.com. We were asked this question. If I get a visa, is that it? What else do I have to consider other than just getting the visa? And that’s a great question. What the questioner means is that […]

Where Can I Find the Best Information About Immigration

By Michael NirenFebruary 3, 2015
(Below is a transcription of this video) Hi, this is Michael Niren, immigration lawyer and founder of VisaPlace.com. We were asked this question. “Where do you find the most credible information about immigration?” That’s a big question. Obviously, these days people turn to online sources to find all about immigration. Immigration is everywhere, it’s in […]
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How Much Should I Budget for Immigration Lawyer Fees?

By Michael NirenMay 10, 2022
Do you have your heart set on immigrating, but aren’t sure how much to budget for immigration lawyer fees for Canada or the US? For immigration programs such as Express Entry or Green Cards, hiring an immigration lawyer isn’t absolutely essential, but it can be beneficial if you’re unsure of how to proceed or want […]

Do I Need a Job Offer to Get a Work Permit?

By Michael NirenJanuary 8, 2020
(Below is a transcription of this video) Hi, this is Michael Niren, Immigration Lawyer and founder of VisaPlace.com. We were asked this common question, “Do I need a job offer in order to get a work permit?” Now, I’ve had discussions about this before online and I am going to try my best to clarify […]

Do I Need an Immigration Lawyer to Help me Apply?

By Michael NirenFebruary 3, 2015
(Below is a transcription of this video) Hi, this is Michael Niren, an immigration lawyer and founder of visaplace.com. One question we get a lot is, “Can I do my own immigration application? Do I really need a lawyer or immigration professional to help me?” For the record, let me clear this all up. The […]
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How Long Can a Canadian Snowbird Stay in the US 2024?

By Michael NirenNovember 28, 2023
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6 Months. A Canadian can stay in the US for a maximum of 6 months from the date of entry, BUT any exit and re-entry resets the clock. Of course, Canadians should be careful doing this, as too many exits and re-entries within a given period might cause CBP officers to infer an intent to […]
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Immigrant Investor Venture Capital Pilot Program

By Michael NirenDecember 3, 2019
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(Below is a transcription of this video) Hi, this is Michael Niren, Immigration Lawyer and Founder of VisaPlace.com. The Canadian government will be introducing late January 2015 so in a few weeks from now, the New Immigrant Investor Program and it’s called, I will read it “The Immigrant Investor Venture Capital Pilot Program.” This is […]

How to Deal With all the Immigration Changes in 2015

By Michael NirenFebruary 2, 2015
(Below is a transcription of this video) Hi. This is Michael Niren, immigration lawyer and founder of VisaPlace.com. We are asked about all the changes to immigration in the last six months. There’s been a tremendous amount of change. It’s been overwhelming. For example, the labor market impact assessment for temporary foreign workers, express entry […]

How long can a Canadian stay in the US?

By Michael NirenFebruary 2, 2015
Hi this is Michael Niren immigration lawyer and founder of VisaPlace.com. We are asked, especially during the winter season, how long cans a Canadian stay in the US. How long can a Canadian visit in the US? Well, there’s a real misconception out there and I want to try to clear it up once and […]
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Denied Entry to Canada? Here are 3 Things You Need to Do Next

By Michael NirenAugust 12, 2020
Have you recently been denied entry to Canada? There are plenty of reasons why this can happen, but try not to panic as there are steps you can take to remedy the situation. 1. Contact VisaPlace The first step you should take after being denied entry to Canada is to contact VisaPlace.com – we can […]

New Visa Regulations Makes the US a Chinese Tourist Destination

By Michael NirenJanuary 30, 2015
The United States and China entered a reciprocal agreement at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit last year that will extend the length of short term business and tourist stays for the citizens of each country. Qualified applicants from China can now obtain multi-entry B-category nonimmigrant visas that are good for up to ten years. This […]

Time to Start Work on Your H-1B Visa Petition

By Michael NirenJanuary 30, 2015
It’s almost time to submit your petition for an H-1B visa for the 2016 fiscal year which begins on October 1, 2016. Applications will be accepted beginning April 1, 2015 until the cap of 65,000 has been met. Employers and prospective employees should begin the process now if they know they will require an H-1B […]
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Express Entry comes to British Columbia

By Michael NirenDecember 7, 2020
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The province of British Columbia has developed its own subcategory of Citizenship and Immigration Canada’s express entry system. It will allow the province to select candidates that will satisfy the economic needs of British Columbia while also offering individuals the chance to immigrate to Canada without a job offer. The province will nominate candidates who […]
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Express Entry Now Available in Saskatchewan

By Michael NirenJanuary 30, 2015
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Saskatchewan has implemented a new subcategory of the federal express entry program that is intended for new immigrants to Canada interested in living in Saskatchewan specifically. Those who wish to be considered should ensure they designate Saskatchewan as their province of choice when applying to be ranked in the federal express entry pool. The Saskatchewan […]
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