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.

Live-in Caregiver Granted Permanent Residency While In Coma

By Michael NirenApril 20, 2013
According to this article in the Toronto Star, a woman from the Philippines who came to Canada as a live-in caregiver in 2008 has been granted permanent residency status under extremely rare and unexpected circumstances. Maricon Gerente, 44, had been waiting to obtain permanent resident status in Canada since 2011 so she could bring her […]

How can I work in the US on a TN Visa?

By Michael NirenApril 20, 2013
If you are planning to work in the United States or have been offered a job in the United States, you need to obtain a work visa. You must be a Canadian citizen to work in the United States on a TN visa, while also having an existing job offer from a United States employer.  […]

Bridging Open Work Permit Information

By Michael NirenApril 20, 2013
As of December 15 2012 Citizenship and Immigration Canada announced that they will be allowing permanent resident applicants to obtain work permits while they are awaiting the finalization of their application. This will allow permanent resident applicants to now work while they are awaiting the answer on their application! Who is Eligible for the Bridging […]

Can You Be Denied Entry to the US for Criminal Record?

By Michael NirenApril 19, 2013
The United States Customs and Border Protection officers are in charge of making sure they they keep the United States safe by preventing people who may pose a security risk from entering the country. As such, they have the discretion to deny entry to individuals who they feel do not meet the requirements for admissibility […]

How to find the right Immigration Lawyer

By Michael NirenApril 19, 2013
I was asked this question: I am looking to find an immigration lawyer to help me with my visa application but I really don’t know how to judge what lawyer is best for me. Can you help? This is an important question and is perhaps the most important because regardless of the type of immigration […]

Toronto Immigration Law Firm: How we can help

By Michael NirenApril 19, 2013
Toronto Immigration Law Firm Here to Serve YOU! I’m here to tell you a little bit about our law firm Niren and Associates.  My name is Michael Niren and I am the founder of the firm Niren and Associates is a Toronto based immigration law firm. We are located in central Toronto but our clients […]

Denied entry to Canada for a misdemeanor

By Michael NirenApril 19, 2013
Many people know that if you have a criminal record or criminal history and try to enter Canada, you could be denied entry. However, few people actually realize that you can actually be denied entry to Canada even if you only have a misdemeanor on your record or your criminal record is from something that […]

Retiring in the United States

By Michael NirenApril 18, 2013
A common question we receive is how can a Canadian retire in the United States? They’re looking for some place with a bit of a warmer climate, and may be looking to stay there permanently or only over the winter.  Unfortunately, there is no retirement visa for the United States despite how popular it would […]

Why can someone be denied entry to the US?

By Michael NirenApril 18, 2013
Are you concerned about being denied entry to the United States? This is a common concern for many as it can be a very unpleasant surprise to be denied entry to the United States in your travels. Even if you are a Canadian citizen, you can still be denied entry.  There are many reasons people […]

What are the requirements for a TN visa?

By Michael NirenApril 18, 2013
Did you know that there is a special United States work visa available just for Canadian citizens? This work visa is available at the US-Canada border, and can be applied for by Canadian citizens who have a job offer with a United States employer.  But just because a visa can be applied for at the […]
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Federal Skilled Worker Program Updated Occupation List For 2013

By Michael NirenJanuary 2, 2020
Working in Canada
The wait is finally over for the new eligible occupations under the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) that will be effective May 4, 2013. New Requirements under the 2013 Federal Skilled Worker Program While Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) will not be accepting applications for the 24 eligible occupations until May 4, 2013, there are some new […]

Have you been denied entry to Canada for DUI?

By Michael NirenApril 18, 2013
Having a criminal record for a DUI is one of the most common reasons people are denied entry to Canada. Even if your DUI conviction is from very long ago, you can still be denied entry. There are many other types of criminal records that can cause you to be denied entry to Canada, while […]

Qualifying for the Provincial Nominee Program in Saskatchewan



By Michael NirenApril 17, 2013
Saskatchewan is a Canadian province with a huge economy and many exports including minerals and grain. Saskatchewan also has the most categories for eligibility in its Provincial Nominee Program, which is a popular immigration program that offers permanent residence and is a quicker way of immigrating than many other streams. Categories for the Provincial Nominee […]

Being Denied Entry to Canada for DUI

By Michael NirenApril 17, 2013
Often, Canadian border officials will use their discretion to deny entry to individuals who they feel could pose a threat to Canada or Canadians. In many cases, criminal records are the reason these individuals are denied entry and many of these people do not pose an actual risk. Of these criminal records, a record for […]

Can I be denied entry to the US for DUI?

By Michael NirenApril 17, 2013
Criminal records are one of the most common reasons why someone would be denied to both the United States and Canada. A DUI conviction is a common reason why people find themselves denied entry to either country. Canada and the United States have different rules regarding DUIs, or driving under the influence convictions. Canada will […]
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