Conrad Black, once a Canadian who renounced us citizenship to become an English Lord finds himself in very unusual legal waters from an immigration perspective. As someone with a criminal conviction, he would be considered inadmissible to Canada as a non-Canadian citizen. This means that despite the fact that Lord Black was born in Canada [...]
Temporary Residence Permit for skipper sailing into Vancouver
Temporary Residence Permit obtained thanks to Niren and Associates We had the privilege of representing a Skipper who required a Temporary Resident Permit (TRP) in order to enter Canadian waters off Vancouver. The applicant was on his boat during his journey from Hawaii to Vancouver, Canada and could not receive faxes or emails. It would take him 14 [...]
Temporary Resident Permits for Husband and Wife from Korea
Temporary Resident Permits issued thanks to Niren and Associates Hi Michael, I just wanted to express my appreciation on your excellent and quality services. Mary emailed me today that she was notified that my and my wife’s TRPs for Canada had been approved. Mary has been very generous and patient in answering all my emails. She indeed [...]
I have been Denied Entry into Canada and I have a Wedding to attend
Denied Entry into Canada question for our immigration law firm Q. I am a US Citizen. A few days ago, I travelled to the Toronto Airport and was told that I could not enter into Canada because I have a DUI. The customs officer told me I have to apply for a Temporary Resident Permit. [...]
American with Criminal Record Needs Entry to Canada for Business
Entry to Canada question for our immigration law firm Q. I have two DUI convictions in the US. I am an American. I know that I will need a Temporary Resident Permit to cross into Canada. However, I have a business meeting in Canada within a month’s time and I have to attend. How can [...]
Refused Entry to Canada Resolved through a Temporary Resident Permit
Temporary Resident Permit helps man enter Canada Michael & Shabnam, Thank you so much for your remarkable turn around on my need to enter Canada on extremely short notice. A mere 48 hours after retaining your services and providing you with the first bit of documentation, I was landing in Canada with my application for [...]
Temporary Resident Permit Application Approved for "Highly Satisfied Customer"
Shabnam, I am very happy to report that I just left the Douglas Poe Port of Entry with an approved Temporary Resident Permit! (Temporary Resident Permit) I want to thank you for the incredible support you have given me throughout this entire process. Your constant availability, and incredible follow-up have been very comforting for me [...]
Are you planning to travel to Canada for the Vancouver 2010 Olympics but have a criminal record? Be Prepared.
Planning to travel to Canada with a criminal record? Those planning to travel to Canada for the 2010 Vancouver Winter Games have to meet the same requirements everyone else does to enter the country, and travelers from certain countries do indeed require a visa. Past criminal convictions or offenses can sometimes result in your being [...]
Entry to Canada Approved at Toronto Airport
Hi Katherine, I just wanted to tell you how much we appreciated your help in getting Han’s visa. It was an uphill battle right from the start but with your dedication, hard work and good advice, he is finally here. I cannot thank you enough. After being separated for two years, it was so nice [...]
I was refused entry into Canada because of my DUI. What can I do?
I am a US Citizen and had a DUI 3 years ago. I tried to enter Canada but I was refused entry because of my DUI Conviction. What Can I do to get into Canada? I am a business person and have occasion for frequent travels to Canada. _________________ Your DUI conviction renders you inadmissible [...]
TRP Temporary Resident Visa Refused at the Canadian Consulate: I have a Fishing Trip!
I have an o.w.i that I received little over 2 years ago. I have a fishing trip planed for August 28th to Canada (I live in the U.S) I applied for the TRP and that was a lot of leg work. Well it took month to get a reply from the Canadian Consulate only to [...]
Canadian Border Crossing a Success
Hi Lily, We really appreciate all the effort you put in to preparing the Canadian entry crossing information package. It helped a lot to have it together – certainly it helped with our confidence when we entered the Canadian border station! The officer that we dealt with at the border was quite decent. [...]
Canada-US Border Crossings: New Passport Requirements come into effect June 1 for Canadians and Americans
New Passport Requirements for Canadians and Americans Well the day is almost here where Canadians and Americans will require passports, enhanced drivers license or a travel card such as a NEXUS or FAST card in order to cross the border. On June 1, presenting a birth certificate or a traditional drivers license to a customs [...]
