In November, we posted to remind everyone that the nominations for the 2012 Top 25 Canadian Immigrants contest held by RBC was open – and now we’d just like to offer a quick reminder that the nominations are drawing to a close: The nominations are only open until January 24th, 2012 at noon. “Who qualifies [...]
Happy New Years from your Immigration Lawyers!
Happy New Years from all of us at Niren and Associates. We had a great year despite some challenging regulatory changes in immigration law. We are proud of our successes and have learned from our failures. Canada and US immigration is our passion and we look forward to making dreams come true for those wishing [...]
New Years Canadian Immigration Lawyer Top 10 Tips for Immigration Applications
The year is coming to a close and what a year it has been! Below are what I think are THE Immigration Lawyer Top 10 tips for people interested in immigration to Canada. Now our “top 10″ isn’t going to be what you think. I am not going to waste your time feeding you a [...]
Canadian Immigration Help: Where do you turn?
Where to go for Canadian Immigration Help Getting help with Canadian immigration cases is easier said than done. Where do you turn? Call a friend? Call the CIC Help Line? Go on the internet and pick a lawyer with the fanciest website? Its seems with all the sources for help available, the challenging of finding [...]
A Clash of Cultures or Clash of Values? An Immigration Lawyers perspective
As an immigration lawyer I am exposed to so many cultures though our clients, their families and employers on a daily basis. Part of my job is to understand people so I can best serve their interests when it comes to their immigration needs. Understanding people, however, is more than just knowing what visas they [...]
Happy 2011 Thanksgiving to our American Friends and Immigration Clients
Its turkey time again south of the border and while it hasn’t been the best year for the US in terms of the economy and geo-political developments, there is always a lot to be thankful for as Americans. America is a free country founded on the principle of individual rights where its citizens can pursue [...]
Inside Scoop on Canadian and US Immigration Help: Watch our Webinar
You want to know the “real deal’ when it comes to hiring a lawyer or law firm for immigration services? There is a lot of mis-information out there in cyberspace about who to turn to for help when it comes to immigration service providers, whether they be licensed immigration lawyers, consultants or just friends and family. Immigration [...]
Key Changes to three Canada Immigration Programs: Federal Skilled Worker, Investor and Entrepreneur Programs
Citizenship and Immigration Canada has announced important changes to three of its immigration programs that will come into effect July 1st, 2011. The changes affect the Federal Skilled Worker Program, The Federal Immigrant Investor Program and the Federal Immigrant Entrepreneur Program. Changes to the Federal Skilled Worker Program Effective July 1st Only 500 applications will [...]
Happy Memorial Day to our US Immigration and Visa Clients and Friends
Wishing everyone south of the border a great Memorial Day. It is always a great time to celebrate with our American friends. Having represented so many Americans and US Permanent residents and companies over the years, we share in their celebrations. We wish you all the best!
Happy Victoria Day
From Niren and Associates Immigration lawyers, have a great long weekend and enjoy the fire works. Canada is not a monarchy but a democracy. However, we have not forgotten our roots. The Queen is still our head of state, at least in name. Immigrants from around the world settle in Canada from countries where Kings [...]
Need an Immigration Lawyer in Boston?
Our immigration law firm’s reach has now come to “Bean Town”. We are proud to announce that we are offering US and Canadian immigration and Visa services in the Boston, Mass area. Our address there is 8 Faneuil Hall Marketplace 3rd Floor Boston, Massachusetts 02109. Visit our website at www.bostonimmigrationlawyer.org We are looking forward to [...]
Election 2011: Federal Parties and Canadian Immigration Issues
Canada votes on May 2nd in a federal election, and the Vancouver Sun has written a great, unbiased article that shows the three major parties’ general thoughts on immigration as well as their history on immigration issues. From the Vancouver Sun: Immigration and The New Democratic Party (NDP): – Promises a special appeal division for [...]
High IQ Test score may be required for Immigration to Canada! Only smart people need apply.
It was just announced new criteria for qualifying under Skilled Worker category may be significantly modified to include IQ scoring. According to the proposal, applicants must take an IQ Test and score at least 120 in order to be considered candidates for Canadian Permanent Residence. “Canada has made it a priority to attract the best [...]
Five ways to fill out your immigration application form properly
How to fill our your immigration application form for success When you submit an immigration application form, it will eventually be reviewed by an immigration officer. Immigration officers have a massive amount of immigration application forms to go through on a daily basis, and you don’t want simple mistakes or omissions to result in your [...]
