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.

What kind of visa do I need to work in the United States?

By Michael NirenApril 25, 2013
Did you know that if you are a Canadian citizen or another foreign national, you need a visa to work legally in the United States?  The type of visa required is a work visa. Many Canadians apply for United States work visas every single year, and many of those Canadians end up working in great […]

Being Transferred to the United States for Work

By Michael NirenApril 25, 2013
If you are an employee at a company that operates outside of the United States, or you are a business owner and you want to take that next step and expand your business in the to the United States, you will require a United States work visa. Required Visas for Being Transferred to the United […]

Do you need a US work visa?

By Michael NirenApril 25, 2013
Some people think that if you are a Canadian citizen you can just pack up and move to the United States if you have a job offer. However, that is not the case at all. Even Canadian citizens, like all foreign nationals, require a United States work visa in order to legally work in the […]

Immigration Fraud Nets Five-Year Prison Term

By Michael NirenApril 25, 2013
An immigration attorney in the United States has been sentenced to five years in prison after helping thousands of people immigrate fraudulently, netting millions of dollars in fees.  The attorney, Earl Seth David, of New York, had been living in Canada since 2006 but was extradited to the United States last year. According to prosecutors, […]
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Will a DUI cause me to be denied entry to Canada?

By Michael NirenApril 5, 2020
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Criminal records are a very common reason why people would be denied entry to the United States and Canada. A DUI conviction is one of the most common criminal records that travelers are dealing with when they try to enter each country. While both countries take DUIs seriously, Canada takes them more seriously than the […]
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Can I enter the United States with a DUI?

By Michael NirenJune 19, 2020
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It is not always clear what kind of criminal convictions will result in your being denied entry to the United States. A DUI, in particular, can result in your inadmissibility to the United States, especially if there are additional criminal convictions or multiple DUI offenses on your record. Entering the United States with a DUI […]
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Quick Tips for Applying for Canadian Citizenship

By Michael NirenApril 8, 2020
We get lots of questions about Canadian citizenship. Here are some quick tips about applying. Canadian Citizenship Application Quick Tips Age You must be 18 years of age or older to apply for citizenship. Permanent Residence You must have resided in Canada for 3 years or 1095 days in the past 4 years. You may […]

How can you work in the United States if your company is transferring you

By Michael NirenApril 24, 2013
If you work for a foreign company, and this includes a Canadian company, and your employer has decided to transfer you to the United States, you can work legally if you obtain the proper work permit first. In this situation, as well as in a situation where you are a business owner who wishes to […]

Do you need a United States work visa?

By Michael NirenApril 24, 2013
A common question we receive at our immigration law firm is whether a Canadian citizen needs a work visa in order to work in the United States. It’s true, like all foreign nationals, that Canadian citizens must have a job offer in order to work in the United States.  However, the tricky part is that […]

Do I need a visa to visit Canada?

By Michael NirenApril 24, 2013
Depending on where you hold citizenship, you may need to obtain a visa before you are allowed to visit Canada. Many people visit Canada every year, whether to go on vacation, act as a tourist or visit their friends and family. In order to do so, ensure that you are aware of whether or not […]
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If I have a DUI will I be denied entry to Canada?

By Michael NirenApril 5, 2020
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Being denied entry to Canada is a very serious matter. Worse, it can be embarrassing, upsetting and completely ruin any plans you had. It does not matter if you were visiting friends, you’ve spent a lot of money on a vacation or you’ve got a very pressing family emergency in Canada. If you are deemed […]
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Can You Enter the US with a DUI?

By Michael NirenJanuary 3, 2024
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If you’re wondering if you may enter the United States with a DUI on your record, the short answer is probably yes, as long as you follow all customs procedures. However, entering the US with a DUI can be difficult. A DUI (Driving under the influence, or DWI – driving while intoxicated) is a very […]

New Skilled Worker Program List – Opens May 4, 2013

By Michael NirenApril 23, 2013
The Federal Skilled Worker Program is a Canadian immigration stream that offers permanent residency to individuals who are able to immigrate to Canada based on their own credentials, including age, language proficiency, education level and their work experience. To qualify for this immigration stream, the work experience must be in a certain occupation. The Federal […]
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Immigrating to Canada from Australia

By Michael NirenApril 23, 2013
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If you are from Australia and want to immigrate to Canada, you can do so a number of ways. In addition, as an Australian you have an advantage, because being from an English-speaking country means that you can much more easily make the transition to Canadian society than people from other countries. However, you will […]

What you need to know about TN visa applications

By Michael NirenApril 23, 2013
The TN visa for the United States is an extremely popular work visa option. It is popular because there is no cap, meaning there isn’t a restriction on how many of these visas are given out each year. It is also very popular because as a visa only for Canadians, it can be applied for […]
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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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