Posts by Michael Niren

We have a lot of clients contacting us to know more about PNP programs, so I would like to talk about this important topic today. Hello everyone, my name is Hishge Bessey with visaplace.com. Canadian PNP programs may be different from one to another, depending on which province you’re applying for. These differences arise depending […]

Have you ever dreamt of visiting either Canada or the United States? Well, we have some amazing news for you. VisaPlace is happy to announce an exciting new contest! Starting in December and ending December 30th, 2015, you can enter for a chance to win up to $2500 in immigration services for a Canadian or […]

The U.S. government has set up a few programs that welcomes foreign investors who set up businesses, enterprises and other investments that benefit American citizens. What Is the E2 Visa Program? The E2 visa program is one of many different types of programs that gives foreigners the ability to legally work and live in the […]

What kind of business should you invest in? The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration website explains that, as a TN visa applicant, you have to prove a substantial investment in a “new or existing enterprise” and that the business is an “active commercial or entrepreneurial undertaking”. The business must also be able to support you and […]

  Is your family here with you in Canada? When establishing a life in a new country, having your parents and grandparents with you can go a long way to making that country feel like home, as well as potentially improving the living conditions of those who raised you. If you and your family are […]

Permanent Residence for Canada in less than 6 months! In less than 6 months we secured our Permanent Residence approval for my husband with the help of Niren & Associates. The representatives worked with us to ensure all forms were completed thoroughly and that we had all the required supporting documents upon submission. We expected […]

(Below is a transcription of this video) Hello, this is Michael Niren, an immigration lawyer and founder of visaplace.com. So here’s an update on the Syrian refugee crisis. Obviously the concerns have been heightened due to the terrorist attack in Paris this week – a horrific attack. The concern is that at least one of […]

Just days into the new Canadian Government, immigration and citizenship issues have arisen as one of, if not the most pressing concerns of the Justin Trudeau lead administration. To many, it may not be at all surprising that a Liberal government, that is traditionally regarded as subscribing to more immigrant-friendly immigration policies, relative to the Conservatives, would take a […]

Canada offers a great opportunity for all people. Not only having one of the most qualified education, but Canada also opens the door for those who would like to immigrate to Canada permanently. So, it’s very important to get approval for your study permit so that you can pave your road towards immigration. Also, for […]

Are you a skilled worker living outside of Canada trying to immigrate to Canada? There’s some good news for you – Quebec’s Skilled Worker Program is now open to 3,500 applicants. Read on to learn more about eligibility criteria and how to apply. The Quebec Skilled Worker Program Quebec wants to attract a higher number […]

Canada Quebec Immigration The Quebec Skilled Worker program has no list of eligible occupations. If the criteria set out by Immigration Quebec are met, individuals will qualify for the program regardless of their occupation or field of expertise. The Quebec Skilled Worker Immigration program is different from other Canadian immigration programs in that it involves two steps. […]

This week Saskatchewan Immigration Nominee Program has re-opened and accepting upto 500 applications under International Skilled Worker Category – Express Entry category. However, 500 cap was filled with in 3 days. It’s important to prepare your application ahead of time with your legal representatives to be able to submit before application closes. Especially PNP nominees […]

Increasing the Cost of Living as a Snowbird The Canadian government has implemented a new program that promises to make it a lot more difficult for snowbirds to enjoy their cross-border lifestyle. In an effort to save hundreds of millions of dollars over the next five years, the government plans to track the activities of […]

Despite improving relations with the United States, India suffered the highest number of US work visa rejections – a staggering 56 per cent over the last couple of years. Between 2012 and 2014, India’s L-1B visa denials rose well above the average 13 per cent for other countries whose citizens applied for a US work visa. The data, collected from the […]

Were your children born in the US, but you’re not an American citizen? You’re not alone. There are thousands of people in the same situation as you are. And they’re all worried about comments made by presidential candidates threatening to strip American-born children of their citizenship because of their parents’ nationality. While the candidates sound […]