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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How Long is Processing for Canadian Application?

By Michael NirenFebruary 22, 2024
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There are many steps you must take and requirements must meet to become a Canadian citizen. But it’s common to have many questions about what happens after you apply. Understanding Canada’s Citizenship Processing Times After you apply for citizenship, you must wait to take the citizenship test. The time between submitting your application and writing […]
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H-1B Visa Cap Has Been Reached For 2014

By Michael NirenJune 10, 2014
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(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 […]
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H-1B Visa for Canadians

By Michael NirenNovember 22, 2020
If you are a Canadian and looking to work in the United States you are in luck! There are many close ties between the US and Canada which allows Canadians to obtain a work visa. Many Canadians are eligible for a TN visa as a professional under the UMCA but many look at the extensive […]

How to Avoid Being a Victim of Immigration Fraud

By Michael NirenJune 6, 2014
(Below is a transcription of this video) Hi, this is Michael Niren, Immigration Lawyer and founder of visaplace.com. A lot is being said about avoiding being a victim of immigration fraud. Immigration fraud is an ongoing problem world-wide; individuals holding themselves out to be legal representatives for people to assist them with their immigration applications. […]
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Canada’s Reputation for Immigrant Investors is Being Tarnished

By Michael NirenDecember 3, 2019
Business Visa
As reported by Yahoo Canada News on Thursday June 5, 2014 – “Angry millionaires suing over Canadian citizenship another symptom of ailing immigration system, critics claim”. Canada’s Immigrant Investor Program in Moratorium The root of this issue is Canada’s Immigrant Investor Program (IIP) which used to offer 2,500 visas a year to wealthy foreign nationals […]

Jeb Bush – US Illegal Immigrants Come As ‘Act of Love’

By Michael NirenJune 4, 2014
(Below is a transcription of this video) Hi, this is Michael Niren, Immigration Lawyer and founder of visaplace.com. Recently former Florida Governor Jeb Bush made a statement that was quite controversial.  He basically said illegal immigrants are coming to the United States out of an act of love for their families. US Illegal Immigrants Come […]

LMO Blacklist for Work Visa Non-Compliance

By Michael NirenJanuary 8, 2020
(Below is a transcription of this video) Hi, this is Michael Niren, an immigration lawyer and founder of visaplace.com. Employers now have to be very careful about complying when they’re hiring foreign workers. There’s now what we call a blacklist published on the CIC website. Understanding LMO Work Visa Non-Compliance and the Blacklist This blacklist is a […]
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Quebec Investor Program Re-opens for 2014

By Michael NirenDecember 3, 2019
Business Visa
(Below is a transcription of this video) Hi. This is Michael Niren, Immigration Lawyer and Founder of visaplace.com . The Quebec Investor Program is being reopened. That’s great news. They’re going to be taking applications in September of 2014. The criteria is that you have to have a net worth of $1.6 million and invest […]
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How Express Entry Works for Canadian Immigration 2019

By Michael NirenDecember 30, 2019
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The Canadian Government has gone ahead with a new system that will allow qualified immigrants to gain ‘Express Entry‘ starting in 2015. This will help fill open jobs for which there are no Canadian workers. Express Entry which used to be known as Expression of interest will be an easier path to Canada that will pick […]

The Nova Scotia Provincial Nominee Program for 2014

By Michael NirenMay 29, 2014
(Below is a transcription of this video) Hi, this is Michael Niren, I’m an immigration lawyer and founder of VisaPlace.com. The Nova Scotia provincial nominee program is open. They are accepting only 150 applicants. It’s an opportunity for individuals to immigrate to Canada to the province of Nova Scotia. It’s a great program however not […]

The US is in Need of Temporary Foreign Workers

By Michael NirenMay 27, 2014
(Below is a transcription of this video) Hi. This is Michael Niren, an immigration lawyer and founder of visaplace.com. I’ve been saying for some time that there’s a disconnect between employees in the US needing foreign workers, low skill workers, high skill workers to fill the labor force and immigration regulations; which is very restrictive […]

CAN+ Program for Mexicans Coming to Canada

By Michael NirenDecember 19, 2019
As reported by Canadian Government News on May 12, 2014 – The federal Canadian government is making it easier for Mexican nationals to travel to Canada. “Under a new program called CAN+, Mexican nationals who have travelled to Canada or the United States within the last 10 years will be eligible for expedited visa processing”. […]

Update on LMO suspension for Food Services: FAQs

By Michael NirenMay 17, 2014
There are many questions surrounding the recent decision by the Federal Government to suspend the LMOs for employers in the Food Services. Below are some answers to those questions we hope will help. Who is effected? Most establishments that sell food and drink will be effected by the latest cancellation of the FSW category for food servers. […]

Mohamed Harkat Could Remain in Canada “Indefinitely”

By Michael NirenMay 16, 2014
As reported by CBC News Thursday May 15, 2014 – “The risk of Mohamed Harkat being deported and tortured in his home country of Algeria could keep the terror suspect in Canada indefinitely”. The court ruled that returning an individual to where they faced torture or death was unconstitutional and a violation of international human […]
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Do I Qualify For Permanent Residence In Canada?

By Michael NirenDecember 16, 2019
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In 2013, about 200,000 people became permanent residents of Canada. These individuals entered Canada as permanent residents under several different eligibility levels. Some became residents because they proved their ability to work and support themselves in the nation, others became residents because a loved one sponsored their arrival, others still became residents under refugee status. […]
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