Posts by Michael Niren

(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 PR card renewals. We handle a lot of PR card renewal applications, and generally speaking in order to qualify for a PR card renewal, you have to […]

Canada’s homegrown superstar Justin Bieber is spiralling out of control, but will his antics in Florida get him sent back to Canada? If you also had a hard time keeping track of Bieber’s antics we hope you found this helpful. Of course, this is just our thoughts; only time will tell whether Bieber gets deported or […]

Think the American dream is only for people born in America? Think again: here are 7 superstars that weren’t born in the US but became world famous American stars. Did you know about all the superstars on this list? Tell us which one surprised you by writing in the comment section.

What is Immigration? “Immigration” properly defined is the movement of individuals from their homeland to a new country for the purpose of permanent settlement. The phenomenon of immigration has existed from the beginning of human travel. People have been “on the go” for centuries. From the time we learned to walk, the movement of people […]

[leadplayer_vid id=”52BF29C4227AF”] Are You Ready to Apply For The H-1B Visa? A new year is approaching and for those interested in working in the US, the H-1B application deadline will be fast approaching. Each year Congress sets a limit on how many H-1Bs will be accepted. Over the last few years the number has been […]

I had Niren & Associates as my immigration lawyer to apply for my PR in Canada. They also offered to do a Bridging Open Work Permit (BOWP) for me once I got the 1st stage approval. This turned out to be very important as I found a new job but the employer didn’t want to […]

We Were Awarded the ‘Top Choice Award Winner 2013 for Immigration Lawyers in Toronto’ Again! We are pleased to have won the Top Choice Award for Top Immigration Firm in Toronto for the fourth year in a row. We are really grateful to our clients who have trusted us with handling their Canadian and US […]

CIC just announced that it will prioritize the processing of applications from people who are victims of the typhoon in the Philippines. The press release stated:“Canadians are deeply saddened by the devastating impact Typhoon Haiyan has had on the Philippine people,” said Minister Alexander. “Our government will continue to take action to support those impacted […]

I love visiting the Canadian government’s immigration website. There is a lot of information about Canadian immigration and visas that is provided there. Lately, Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) has added a lot of “how-to” videos trying to guide people and encourage them to fill out their application forms right online.  They tell you that […]

Toronto Mayor Rob Ford admitted he used crack-cocaine after a video of him possibility taking drugs or being in a “drug house” re-surfaced. The police are in possession of this video and the Mayor has not been charged with any crime. US Immigration Law Could Prevent Ford From Entering However, under US immigration law, Rob […]

[leadplayer_vid id=”527D7B1536D96″] According to a CIC Press Release, Live in Caregivers (LIC) will be admitted to Canada in record numbers: the highest since 2003 when the program began.  Canada will be admitting 17500 LICs for 2014. This is strange given that present backlogs are huge resulting in processing times well over a year in some […]

Did you hear? On January 2nd, 2014, Citizenship and Immigration Canada will be re-opening the Parent and Grandparent (PGP) program for new applications. The wait times in the program and the backlog are expected to be cut in half. CIC had stopped accepting applications on November 5th 2011. Nearly after two years of waiting, parents […]

The government has made some tweaks and changes to the point system for selecting immigrants in hopes of increasing the proportion of immigrants who speak French on arrival with a 20 percent increase to about 82 percent. Immigration and Cultural Communities Minister Diane De Courcy said “We want people who choose Quebec to be able […]

The new Start-Up Visa Program grants Permanent Residency for foreign entrepreneurs while assisting them to become established in Canada. The successful applicants link with private sector organizations in Canada, where they will receive funding, guidance as well as expertise. For the foreign entrepreneurs, the program has been expanded to include business incubators who can help […]

Blogging for immigration lawyer is a must. This post is dedicated to my fellow immigration lawyers and immigration practitioners who are increasingly relying on the internet to find prospective clients. These days most of us in one way or the other need to be online to maintain, grow and expand our reach. So I just wanted […]