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 requirements do I have to meet to obtain a TN visa?

By Michael NirenApril 17, 2013
A TN visa is an attractive United States work visa option because it allows Canadian citizens to work in the United States legally. It can be applied for at the US-Canada border, meaning that you do not have to wait weeks or months for your application to be processed like you would have to with […]

I was denied entry to the United States, what are my options?

By Michael NirenApril 16, 2013
If you are denied entry to the United States, you may be under the impression that this is a final decision and you won’t be able to travel to or through the United States for a very long time. However, that is not the case.  There are United States waivers available for many individuals who […]

NOC Job List for the Skilled Worker Program

By Michael NirenMay 28, 2020
The Federal Skilled Worker Program was temporarily halted a while ago so that the lengthy immigration backlog could be cleared up. Now that the backlog has been cleared quite a bit, the government is reopening the Federal Skilled Worker Program on May 4th, 2013. However, the program will only be open for 24 different occupations. […]
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What is Needed to Obtain a TN Visa for the United States?

By Michael NirenApril 3, 2020
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Did you know that as a Canadian citizen, you could be eligible for a special type of United States work visa available to Canadian citizens? This visa is the TN visa, and it is exclusively available to Canadian citizens under the North American Free Trade Agreement, or NAFTA. In order to obtain a TN visa, […]
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Canadian Temporary Work Permits for NAFTA Professionals

By Michael NirenDecember 7, 2020
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North America Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) If you are a business professional and need to gain access to Canada for business reasons or work you are in luck!  There is an agreement called NAFTA which allows citizens of Mexico and the U.S to enter Canada for business purposes. If you are covered by NAFTA you […]

What can I do if I have been denied entry to the United States?

By Michael NirenApril 15, 2013
Have you been denied entry to the United States? Many people don’t realize that you can actually be denied entry to the United States for a variety of different reasons, including having a criminal record. Some of the reasons you can be denied entry to the United States include having a communicable disease, having ties […]

Overcoming criminal inadmissibility with a TRP

By Michael NirenApril 15, 2013
If you are someone who is inadmissible to Canada, you could overcome your criminal inadmissibility temporarily with a TRP, or Temporary Resident Permit.  Why would someone be inadmissible to Canada? Well, in these times of heightened border security many people are caught up in increasingly strict security restrictions and regulations who don’t need to be. […]
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Changes to the Job List for the Federal Skilled Worker Program

By Michael NirenApril 5, 2020
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As you may have read, a significant backlog of immigration applications has caused the Canadian government to put a temporary stop on the acceptance of applications for the Federal Skilled Worker Program. However, the government is going to start accepting applications for the new applications as soon as May 4th, 2013! When the time comes, only […]
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Can Canadians Retire in the USA?

By Michael NirenApril 15, 2013
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Retiring to the United States is a dream of many, but it is not as if you can just pack up and move to the United States because it’s time to retire. Even if you are a Canadian citizen, moving from Canada to the USA requires the proper channels in order to do so. Whether you […]

Can I Be denied Entry to the United States for DUI?

By Michael NirenApril 15, 2013
A DUI is just one of the reasons why people can be denied entry to the United States. Even if your DUI offense occurred a long time ago, if you have a criminal record for DUI in Canada you could be inadmissible to the United States. Inadmissibility to the United States Due To DUI If you attempt […]

Entering Canada with Criminal Record

By Michael NirenDecember 16, 2019
A criminal record can be a rather large obstacle for foreign nationals who wish to enter the country, even on a temporary basis. Canada’s increased border security over the last decade or so means they’re more strict when it comes to choosing who is allowed into the country, and who is not. Someone who wishes […]
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How to Retire in the US as a Canadian Citizen

By Michael NirenApril 8, 2024
It’s no secret that many Canadians of retirement age travel to the United States every year to spend the winter, but what about retiring in the United States permanently as a Canadian citizen? Canadians Retiring in the United States Unfortunately, no such retirement visa for Canadians exists, although it would be a great idea and […]
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4 Categories for the Provincial Nominee Program for Manitoba

By Michael NirenAugust 10, 2020
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Provincial Nominee Programs are a great way for Canadian provinces and territories to nominate immigrants to work and live there who will benefit the provinces and territories economically. There are eleven provinces and territories participating in Provincial Nominee Programs, with Manitoba being one of them. There are several ways to qualify for the Manitoba Provincial […]

Coming to Canada as a Skilled Worker: Changes to the job categories

By Michael NirenApril 13, 2013
Exciting news! Citizenship and Immigration Canada has re-opened the Federal Skilled Worker Program, and will begin accepting applications on May 4th, 2013. There is a cap of 5,000 applications over the next year of 300 per occupation, of which there are 24. The PhD program has a cap of 1,000, while there are cap exceptions […]

Do I need a visa to work in the US?

By Michael NirenApril 12, 2013
Canada and the United States have a pretty solid relationship, with both countries receiving workers, visitors and immigrants from the other every single year. However, Canadians and other foreign nationals cannot just work in the United States, they need a visa. The type of visa they need is a United States work visa, but there […]
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