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.

E-2 visas for the US

By Michael NirenDecember 19, 2019
The E2 visa is a highly sought-after visa that rewards those who can invest in a new or existing United States business with a work permit. This is a great opportunity for many foreign nationals from all over the world, but the applicant themselves must be from a country that has a treaty with the […]

Do I need a visa for a business meeting in the United States?

By Michael NirenJune 6, 2013
If you are a foreign national who will be engaging in business activities such as a business meeting in the United States, you may require a business visitor visa. This visa is not a work permit, but rather a visa for when you are in the United States doing work on behalf of your foreign […]
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What happens if your PR card expires?

By Michael NirenDecember 19, 2019
Permanent resident cards (PR cards) all have an expiry date, and the government recommends that you take the necessary steps to renew your card at least six months in advance of this expiry date. However, often times permanent residents are unable to do so and end up with an expired card.  So what happens if […]

Have you been denied entry to Canada?

By Michael NirenJune 6, 2013
Have you been denied entry to Canada? That may have been an extremely distressing and upsetting situation – it may have even been a huge surprise, and it might have ruined your travel plans if you had planned a vacation or a visit with family in Canada.  Canada has an obligation to ensure that it […]
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Requirements for a TN visa for the United States

By Michael NirenDecember 16, 2019
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Did you know that there is a United States work visa available specifically to Canadian citizens who have a job offer in the United States? This visa is called the TN visa, and it is available for professionals who work in certain occupations. This visa is even quicker to obtain than most work visas, because […]

Entrepreneur immigration in Canada

By Michael NirenJune 5, 2013
Canada has a number of different opportunities for entrepreneurs, business people, investors and self-employed persons who wish to immigrate to Canada as permanent residents. One of these opportunities was just introduced for entrepreneurs, and is called the Start-Up visa.  Unlike other visas that require special skills to immigrate (such as the H1B work visa for […]

Do I need a visa for a business meeting in the US?

By Michael NirenJune 5, 2013
If you have a business meeting or other business event in the United States, even if you are a Canadian citizen you might need to obtain a business visitor visa. This visa is called the B1 business visitor visa, and is for activities like business meetings.  However, sometimes it is tricky to determine whether or […]

PR card expired outside of Canada

By Michael NirenJune 5, 2013
Permanent resident cards expire every five years. Permanent residents in Canada must carry these cards as identification, they allow them to return to Canada after traveling. But often, these cards are allowed to expire outside of Canada and usually it is just because the permanent resident overlooked it or could not return back to Canada […]

Refused entry to Canada? We can help

By Michael NirenJune 5, 2013
Did you know that a criminal record can make you inadmissible to Canada? This means that if you attempt to enter the country you will be turned away. Unfortunately, it does not matter whether your conviction is very old, for a minor offense or if you’re a completely different person now than when it occurred. […]

Immigration Lawyer Michael Niren quoted: Applicants who fail Canadian citizenship test to get second chance

By Michael NirenJune 5, 2013
According to recent reports from Postmedia News, the Canadian government is going to be allowing citizenship applicants who fail the citizenship test to re-take the test within four to eight weeks. However, if the applicant fails the test a second time, they will have to be assessed by a citizenship judge and this may take […]
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Requirements for a TN visa for the US

By Michael NirenDecember 16, 2019
Work in the USTN Visa
If you are a professional who has a job offer in the United States, you may qualify for a TN visa. This is a special visa for Canadians (and citizens of Mexico) only, and the application process is relatively fast compared to other types of visas. However, that does not mean that this is an […]
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L-1 visas for the United States

By Michael NirenNovember 19, 2020
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If you are a foreign national or Canadian who is intent on expanding your business to the United States, the L1 work visa may be the perfect option for you. This visa is a specific visa for individuals who are transferring from a foreign company to a United States-based office of that same company. Depending […]
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The Canadian Start-Up Visa

By Michael NirenJune 4, 2013
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Have you heard? The Canadian government just announced the launch of its new start up visa in April, which is a special visa for entrepreneurs who have great ideas and want to bring those business ideas to Canada. Unlike other entrepreneur or special skill visas in other countries like the United States, the Start Up […]
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We can help you if you have been denied entry to Canada

By Michael NirenApril 5, 2020
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Did you know that if you have been denied entry to Canada, or you think you may be denied entry to Canada, there are options available to you? Being denied entry to Canada usually happens because the traveler has a criminal record of some kind. Even the most minor of offenses can result in a […]

I am being transferred to the United States

By Michael NirenJune 3, 2013
The United States is home to many branches, subsidiaries and offices of international companies whose headquarters are located in different countries all over the world. As such, it is not uncommon for businesses to continue to expand to the United States or transfer employees to the United States. When this happens, even though the office […]
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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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