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.

Federal Skilled Worker Refusal and Re-Application – Case Study

By Michael NirenJune 29, 2013
The client submitted a Federal Skilled Worker application through Quebec, and was refused. How Niren & Associates Helped The client contacted us after his refusal and we were able to help him get his application reopened. We reviewed communication between the parties, and articulated grounds under the Immigration Act for why his case should not […]

Canadian Citizenship Applications Backlog

By Michael NirenJune 24, 2013
In order to speed up the backlog of citizenship applications the Immigration Minister has announced that the Government of Canada will be setting aside $44 million dollars over the next two years and 8 citizenship judges have been appointed. In addition to this the Government has scaled their citizenship fraud investigations and is to determine […]
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Medical Care Options When Visiting the United States or Canada

By Michael NirenDecember 6, 2021
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You must always be mindful of your health while traveling. People who travel internationally have a 50% probability of contracting a travel-related sickness. While the majority of travel-related illnesses are mild, several highly deadly infectious diseases are prevalent in some places of the globe. All travelers should be well-prepared for their trip and be aware […]
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What Are My Obligations As A Sponsor?

By Michael NirenDecember 19, 2019
Family Immigration
Many people are not aware that when they sponsor a family member they are actually responsible for them for a certain amount of years. Financially responsible among other things. This only begins once they have been accepted as a Canadian Permanent Resident. Beginning the Sponsorship Process So before you begin the sponsorship process just remember, […]

Proof of Canadian Citizenship

By Michael NirenJune 16, 2013
Proof of citizenship is needed in order to do various things for example: Vote Obtain a passport Obtain Employment Access various government Services Obtain a drivers License Obtain a Social Insurance Number The total processing times for this application are approximately  6 months.  If you know you are going to need this documentation within the […]

How To Hire A Temporary Foreign Worker

By Michael NirenJune 16, 2013
Employers in Canada are able to hire a foreign worker temporarily or offer them a full time job. There are several programs available for those who are looking to hire from outside the country. Temporary Workers The Temporary Foreign Worker Program allows employers to hire worker from another country to fill temporary labour. Employers are […]

If I Marry A Canadian Can I Become A Citizen?

By Michael NirenJune 15, 2013
Marriage to a Canadian Citizen does not mean that you are automatically Canadian. You must first apply for Permanent Resident status through the sponsorship program. You must then apply for Canadian citizenship and meet the same requirements as any other person seeking Canadian Citizenship. Applying For Canadian Citizenship In order to apply for citizenship after […]

Get To Know Canada

By Michael NirenJune 15, 2013
Canada is a beautiful country, four different seasons, multiculturalism at it’s best and one of the most peaceful countries in the world. Chances are, if you’ve chosen to immigrate anywhere Canada would probably be a first choice on your list of countries to begin your new life. Provinces and Territories Canada is made up of […]
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Seeking Refugee Status in Canada

By Michael NirenDecember 9, 2019
Asylum claims are now heard faster, on December  15, 2012 the system was changed. Those who claim Refugee status will have their claim heard faster, as well as sent back home faster if It’s been denied. Getting a Canadian Refugee Visa Canada offers protection to selected individuals who fear they may be prosecuted or would […]

Canadian Citizenship Application Process

By Michael NirenJune 13, 2013
Applicants who fail their first citizenship test will now be able to rewrite their test instead of waiting for a citizenship judge. How the Citizenship Application Process Has Changed In the past those who failed their citizenship test were required to wait for months for an appointment with a citizenship judge who made a decision […]

CIC Online Help Center

By Michael NirenJune 13, 2013
Citizenship and Immigration Canada has a new online center that has helped more the four million people since it launched over six months ago. Getting To Know the CIC Online Help Center The new help center is an online help agent that assists people with filing out their applications, helps them receive brief answers to […]
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Start-up Visa program for Canada

By Michael NirenMay 20, 2020
Business Visa
Canada has just launched a new visa program for entrepreneurs called the Start-up Visa. This visa is a great way for people with business ideas to enter Canada. This visa is expected to be very popular and there will be limited space every year until the visa is made permanent. It will be made permanent […]

My PR card expired outside of Canada

By Michael NirenJune 11, 2013
If you have a permanent resident card, you know that it is an important document that allows you to re-enter Canada should you leave it. All PR cards have expiration dates that must be renewed accordingly. The problem many people face when they realize that their PR card has expired while they are outside of […]

Refused Entry to Canada?

By Michael NirenJune 11, 2013
Have you been denied entry to Canada? Or are you worried about the possibility? Being denied entry can ruin your travel or business plans and cause an undue burned on your finances. The worst situation is when you find out you are inadmissible to Canada, even though you had no idea you were. The fact […]
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How to apply for a TN visa

By Michael NirenJune 10, 2013
Work in the USTN Visa
The TN visa is for Canadian citizens who have a job offer in the United States. The TN can be applied for at the United States border, which makes it an ideal visa for many Canadians. However, the TN visa, though processed very rapidly, is not always easy to obtain. If you do not bring […]
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Visa place helped me with my daughter’s sponsorship 3 years ago. Last week I contacted them for some clarification on a different matter. It was about an issue which technically was a problem of CIC’s software glitch and had nothing to do with Visa Place.
Yet Reena Sandu was assigned for my case. she helped me with enthusiasm and showed no hesitation despite me being an ex-client from 3 years ago.
I was very happy that even after 3 years of finishing business, Visa Place were respectful of their clients. Special thanks again to Reena for her enthusiasm and support.

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