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.

Latest changes to the Foreign Worker Program

By Michael NirenApril 28, 2013
If you haven’t heard, the temporary foreign worker program in Canada, which allows employers to bring foreign workers into the country to work jobs that Canadians aren’t available for, is going to be experiencing some big changes.  These changes will make the process more expensive, while also ensuring that the employers aren’t displacing Canadian workers […]

Buffalo Immigration Office closure results in significant delays for couple

By Michael NirenApril 28, 2013
A Canadian nurse who has been working in the United States for the last 7 years is getting frustrated with the delay in bringing her American husband and their 10-month-old son back to Canada. The couple had submitted their application for the husband’s permanent residency to the Buffalo immigration office in March of last year, […]

How to Renew Your Permanent Resident Card

By Michael NirenApril 28, 2013
Permanent resident cards in Canada are special cards that are given to permanent residents. These permanent resident cards, or PR cards, are valid for about five years, and they expire after this five year period.  You are responsible for making sure that your permanent resident card is always valid, so you will need to renew […]

Applying for a TN visa for the United States

By Michael NirenApril 27, 2013
Did you know that there is a United States work visa specifically for Canadian citizens? This visa is available to Canadian citizens under NAFTA, or the North American Free Trade Agreement. It is also available to citizens of Mexico, but not for permanent residents of Canada. The TN visa is even available at the Canadian-US […]

What Do I Need to Apply for a TN Visa?

By Michael NirenDecember 6, 2019
Are you a Canadian citizen with a job offer in the United States? Is this job offer in a professional occupation, such as engineering, medicine or science? You could be eligible to apply for the TN visa, which is a United States work visa that is only for Canadians. Understanding the TN Visa In order […]

Do I need a visa for a business trip in the United States

By Michael NirenApril 27, 2013
Did you know that if you have a business trip in the United States, you may be required to obtain a special visa? The business trip visa for the United States is the B-1 business visitor visa, which will allow you into the United States for a specified period of time to engage in permissible […]

Which US work visa is right for me?

By Michael NirenApril 27, 2013
Work visas are special documents that are available for foreign nationals or Canadian citizens who wish to work in the United States. In order to work in the United States legally, you will need to obtain one.  However, there is not just one type of United States work visa. Each situation and type of job […]

Does a DUI Make You Inadmissible to Canada?

By Michael NirenApril 27, 2013
Did you know that a DUI, even one that happened many years ago, can make you inadmissible to Canada and denied entry at the border? This can be a very inconvenient situation, especially if there is an important reason for you to enter Canada or you have made plans in Canada with others.  A criminal record […]

Provincial Nominee Program In Canada

By Michael NirenApril 27, 2013
The Provincial Nominee Program is for those who are looking to immigrate to a specific Province  or Territory for Employment and who meet certain criteria set out by the Canadian Government and  specific labour market needs. Provinces That Offer The Provincial Nominee Program Each province needs different types of employees, they allow potential immigrants to apply […]

Being Transferred to the US for Work

By Michael NirenApril 26, 2013
Many Canadians and other foreign nationals are under the impression that if one is being transferred to the United States by their employer, they do not need a work permit or a visa. However, this is a mistake. Any foreign national working in the United States, including a Canadian citizen, will require a work visa […]

Which United States Work Visa Do I Need?

By Michael NirenApril 26, 2013
Did you know that if you are a foreign national who wants to work in the United States, you must first obtain a United States work visa? These work visas are necessary to work legally in the United States as a foreign national, even if you are a Canadian citizen. However, it’s not as if […]

Why obtain a visitor visa to Canada?

By Michael NirenApril 26, 2013
Visitor visas are required for many of the hundreds of thousands of visitors who come to Canada every year, to ensure they are not at risk of remaining in Canada illegally and that they are not going to do anything that is prohibited as a visitor, such as working. Whether you need to have a […]

If I have a DUI, can I enter Canada?

By Michael NirenApril 26, 2013
While the Canadian government takes all types of criminal convictions quite seriously, a criminal record for a DUI is something that will most likely render you inadmissible to Canada. This means that if you attempt to enter Canada, you will be told you are inadmissible and you must return to where you came from immediately.  […]

Can I Enter the US if I have a Criminal Record for DUI?

By Michael NirenJanuary 3, 2020
Unfortunately, no matter what shape your life is in now, having a criminal record for a DUI no matter how long ago this conviction occurred can make it difficult to travel to different countries. For example, Canada will not let you enter normally if you have a conviction for a DUI, while the United States […]

Applying for Post Graduate Work Permit In Canada

By Michael NirenApril 26, 2013
If you are here on a student visa and see yourself wanting to further your career in Canada there is most definitely a solution for you. Let us show you how. What is a Post Graduate Work Permit? The Post Graduate Work Permit allows you to work in Canada after you have completed your studies. […]
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