Assessment of your Canadian immigration case Before beginning the Canadian immigration process, you should know if you at least have a good chance of immigrating to Canada or are eligible to immigrate to Canada. An immigration lawyer will be able to assess your case and let you know the likelihood of success, but should never [...]
Won our Appeal after being denied Visa to Canada. Thanks Katherine!
To Niren & Associates, Friday May 20th 2011 Although at this time my Partner in life has not yet been given her Permanent Resident Visa to enter Canada, I must say now a huge and grateful Thank You to all involved in helping Myself and My Conjugal Partner be able to reside together here in [...]
Canadian immigration application refused on medical grounds: autistic teenager
Couple denied permanent residence despite son not immigrating to Canada. Robert and Pauline Crowe of England have been deemed inadmissible to Canada because Robert has an autistic son – a son who he does not have primary custody of and who would never move to Canada anyway. Lewis Crowe, 17, lives with his mother in [...]
Canadian Permanent Residence Skilled Worker Case under Appeal: Leave Granted
Hi Mary, Thank for you the amazing news! The hair on my arm actually stood up when I read it. I can’t begin to explain how much this means to me. Thank you so much for you help with this. Things are looking up. PLEASE let me know how I can help build our case as strong as possible for our [...]
What if my Canada immigration application is refused?
Why Canada immigration application refusals happen It is up to the applicant to ensure that their Canada immigration application is filled out properly, does not have any mistakes and includes all of the necessary paperwork and documentation. It is not up to the government to contact you to let you know that you have forgotten [...]
The "Other Side" of the Canada Immigration Story
Two sides to every Canada immigration story All too often we hear in the media about how immigrants are taking away jobs from Canadians; how Refugees are entering Canada in droves and benefiting from Canada’s social systems; how it is so “easy to get into and stay in Canada”. Well the reality is that many [...]
But do I need an Immigration Lawyer to Represent Me?
Q. My family intends to apply for Permanent Residence and we are deciding whether or not we should hire an immigration lawyer to represent us. What are the pros and cons? _____________________ A. The question as to whether to retain the services of an immigration lawyer to help you with your immigration or visa application [...]
Canadian Work Permit Refused because of lack of Ties to home country.
Canadian Work Permit Refused? I applied twice for a Canadian work visa complete with all the required documents and papers like valid LMO (Labour Market Opinion) approval and job offer from a prospective employer situated in Alberta. However my application for a work permit was refused twice for the sole reason that I did not [...]
Federal Court Delays Deportation from Canada
Mississauga hairdresser would suffer harm if deported from Canada Roohi Tabassum, a Pakistani National, has received a temporary suspension of deportation from the Federal Court of Canada on grounds that she would suffer irreparable harm if she was removed from Canada. In 2001, Ms. Tabassum came to Canada from the US and filed a refugee [...]
Immigration Judge gives Obama's Aunt 10 more months for Deportation Appeal Case
Obama’s Aunt given more time for deportation appeal President Barack Obama’s aunt, Zeituni Onyango, attended the first immigration hearing regarding her appeal against deportation to home in Kenya. She was given until February of 2010 to appear in court with her legal arguments on why she should be allowed to remain in the United States. [...]
Humanitarian and Compassionate Application Refused for U.S. War Resister by Canada Immigration
American War Resisters and Canadian Humanitarian and Compassionate Applications American war resister, Dean Walcott, who has been denied his application for Canadian permanent residence based on Humanitarian and Compassionate grounds told reporters that he has been ordered to leave. Walcott, an Iraq war resister who has been living in Toronto for two years, said that Canada’s [...]
CBC Documentary on the Plight of Refugee Claimants in Canada
Earlier this week, we posted a blog about the film “The Visitor” which is about the hardships a family involved in US deportation proceedings. There is now a Canadian version in the form of a CBC documentary called “Seeking Refuge”. The documentary is about the real life stories of four refugee claimants who escape persecution [...]
Canadian Refugee Claims, Immigration Appeals and Admissibility Hearings may see Faster Processing
Canadian Refugee Claims processing times In an effort to improve public relations, Immigration Minister Jason Kenny has finally begun refilling vacant positions in the Immigration and Refugee Board (IRB). The Minister has just appointed 12 people to sit on the vacant board in an effort to reduce some of the congestion facing the IRB regarding refugee [...]
Immigration Detention Hearings and Reviews: What you need to know.
Immigration detention hearings in Canada Often our law firm gets calls from people who have been “picked up” by the immigration authorities, in Canada known as the Canadian Border Service Agency (CBSA). In most cases, such persons are residing in Canada without status, sometimes for many years. These “overstays” usually came to Canada legitimately as [...]
Should I have an Immigration Lawyer with me at the Border?
Can an Immigration Lawyer help with border crossing issues? Many clients when applying for any given visa/status at a P.O.E. (Port of Entry), or simply wanting to travel to the USA or Canada like having a lawyer physically with them to overcome any issues with a CBP/CBSA or Immigration Officer that may arise.
