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US Sponsorship Greencard Review: Happy clients makes us happy!
I could not recommend Niren and Associates more! I am a Canadian citizen married to a Canadian/American whom was relocated for work but because we were not married at the time of his relocation the company would not sponsor me so I needed to apply for a green card on my own. My application went […]
Is the New Asylum System in Canada Working?
(Below is a transcription of this video) Hello. This is Michael Niren. I’m an immigration lawyer and founder of VisaPlace.com. Many people are asking the question, “Is the new Canadian asylum system actually working?” The Effect of the New Asylum System in Canada According to CIC, it is. There is about an 87% reduction in […]
Immigration Through Expression of Interest
(Below is a transcription of this video) Hello, my name is Michael Niren. I’m an immigration lawyer and founder of VisaPlace.com. There was a recent article in the CBC outlining proposed plan for 2015 called “The Expression of Interest Program,” and what that’s about is changing the immigration system to be based more on immediate […]
Canada / US Border Data Exchange Program
(Below is a transcription of this video) Hi, my name is Michael Niren. I’m an immigration lawyer and founder of VisaPlace.com. I’m here to talk about the proposed Canadian/U.S. border data exchange program. What Is the Data Exchange Program? Typically, the U.S. government and the Canadian government, they do share some information about individuals who […]
What Are the Red Flags for Canadian Spousal Sponsorship Applications?
(Below is a transcription of this video) NOTE: This article was originally written in 2014. Hi, my name is Michael Niren. I am an immigration lawyer and founderof VisaPlace.com. Recently, there was an article in the Toronto Star aboutthe inner workings of immigration and what red flags officers consider tobe of concern. Cases flagged as […]
What If My Spousal Sponsorship Is Refused?
After obtaining permanent residence in Canada, it is very common for one to then try to bring their spouse to live there too. There are a handful of factors, however, that may cause someone to be refused spousal sponsorship. Reasons Why Spousal Sponsorship Is Refused Ineligible to Sponsor It is important to note that simply […]
Can Justin Bieber Be Deported from the US?
(Below is a transcription of this video) Hi, this is Michael Niren, immigration lawyer and founder of VisaPlace.com. So what’s going on with Justin Bieber and the petition to have him deported from the United States? If you’ve heard in the news, and most people have heard about this, he was charged with reckless driving. […]
What Happens If Your Visa Is Refused?
(Below is a transcription of this video) Hi this is Michael Niren, I’m an immigration lawyer and founder of VisaPlace.com. Today, I’m going to talk to you about visa refusals. It’s not a very happy topic, but it happens all too frequently. What Are the Next Steps If Your Visa is Refused? Depending upon the […]
Can I Immigrate to Canada With a DUI?
(Below is a transcription of this video) Hi, my name is Michael Niren. I’m an immigration lawyer, and founder ofVisaPlace.com. We got another question regarding immigration to Canada. Inthis case, can I immigrate to Canada if I have a DUI? This is a similarquestion we received about can you immigrate to Canada if I have […]
What Are Your US Work Visa Options?
(Below is a transcription of this video) Hi, my name is Michael Niren. I’m an immigration lawyer and founder of VisaPlace.com. We got a question today about, “What are my options for getting a work visa to the US?” US Work Visa Options Well, there are a number of options that are available, depending upon […]
What If My TN Visa Application Was Refused?
(Below is a transcription of this video) Hi, my name is Michael Niren. I’m an immigration lawyer and founder of VisaPlace.com. What happens if your TN Visa application is refused? It’s an unfortunate situation. It happens fairly frequently, depending upon the case. Your refusal can be based on the fact that your job offer did […]
Changes to Canadian Citizenship Laws
(Below is a transcription of this video) Hi, this is Michael Niren, I’m an immigration lawyer, and founder of VisaPlace.com. Today, I’m going to talk to you about the proposed changes to Canadian citizenship law. The government is talking about a few changes which are significant. Important Changes to Canadian Citizenship Laws One of the […]
Moving to Canada Without a Job Offer
When immigrating to Canada as skilled workers, we usually encourage those entering the Express Entry pool to obtain a job offer before settling in Canada for extra CRS Score points. For those who rather wait until settling in Canada for a job offer, you may want to know your options. Express Entry Programs That Don’t […]
Can I Immigrate to Canada With a Criminal Record?
(Below is a transcription of this video) Hi. My name is Michael Niren. I’m an immigration lawyer and founder ofVisaPlace.com. Today we have a question: Can I immigrate to Canada if Ihave a criminal record? Well, the answer is it depends. It depends on the seriousness of theoffense and the circumstances. In many cases, if […]
Applying for H-1B Visas for 2014
(Below is a transcription of this video) Hi, my name is Michael Niren. I’m an immigration lawyer and founder of VisaPlace.com. I’m here to discuss H-1B visas. On April 1, 2014, the government will be accepting H-1B applications once again. There’s an annual cap of 65,000 H-1Bs that will be accepted for the calendar year, […]
