Q. I am a Canadian citizen with a job offer in New York as a graphic designer. I went to the Rainbow Bridge in Niagra falls to apply for the visa but was denied. The US customs offer told me that my job offer was not sufficient but did not give me much more details. I am very [...]
Preventing the Adverse Effects of US Visa Overstays
Any nonimmigrant that remains in the United States after an authorized stay has ended will be liable for overstaying. You can face the pain of loosing some privileges, benefits and opportunities if you choose to stay in the Unites States after the period of your authorized stay is over. Some of the consequences you could [...]
Why Was I Refused Entry to the US When I have a Valid Visa?
What does a visa mean to you? I remember in late 2009, a young Korean lady was held at John F. Kennedy airport in New York by a US Immigration Officer who was accusing the young lady of illegally using her valid tourist visa to enter into the United States to do temporary work. The officer began [...]
How Do I Maintain my Permanent Resident Status If I’m outside the US?
How many times have you heard that you may lose your Green Card status if you commit an act that is a ground for deportation? Sections 237 and 212 of the Immigration and Nationality Act are clear on this point. If you committed certain felonies and prohibited acts described in sections 237 and 212, [...]
Qualifying and Applying for a Returning Resident Immigrant Visa
If you are a lawful permanent resident or a conditional US Green Card holder who has been absent from the United States for more one year or over the validity period of a Re-entry Permit, you will be required a new visa in order for you to be readmitted to the US and resume your [...]
Have you been denied entry to the United States for minor offences?
Canadian man denied entry to the United States While Canadian laws against marijuana possession have become quite relaxed over the past few decades, imagine if it was 1967 and police discovered traces of marijuana in a pipe – in your home. You would be convicted of drug offences because of the laws of the time. [...]
Man using passport scan to cross US border results in criticisms
Scanned passport results in entry to the United States Canadians know that they need a valid passport in order to cross the US border and gain entry into the United States. But over the holidays, one Canadian man was allegedly able to cross the US border using only a digital scan of his passport contained [...]
US Waiver Application for Canadians
Denied Entry at the US Border? You may need a US Waiver Application for Canadians Canadians crossing into the US is like a pastime. Whether entering the US for a shopping trip, to visit a relative or for business, Canadians take advantage of our largest trading partner’s close proximity and huge border facilities that can [...]
Canadians being denied entry to US
Increased security leads to Canadians being denied entry to US More Canadians are being denied entry to the US after the events of September 11, 2001 because of heightened security restrictions. According to this Metro News article, one man has had to cancel vacations and business trips after being denied entry to the US, despite traveling [...]
Denied entry to the United States? What are your options.
Reasons to be denied entry to the United States A criminal conviction, even from long ago, can result in someone being denied entry to the United States. Being denied entry to the United States at the border can put a serious dent in your plans, whether you’re traveling for business or for pleasure. No matter [...]
Canadian gains Entry to the US on Humanitarian Parole
Humanitarian Parole allows Canadian entry to the US Dear Sir, I wish to express my deepest thanks for the tremendous work that your firm has performed in providing a means for my son Don to gain entry to the U.S. on a Parole Status. The work of Katherine Yang has been outstanding and to my [...]
US Humanitarian Parole for Canadian to attend Father’s Funeral in the US
US Humanitarian Parole approved thanks to Niren and Associates Hi Katherine / Jeff Li: I want to congratulate Niren and Associates, especially Katherine and Jeff for helping me with my US Humanitarian Parole application and I was able to attend my dad’s funeral. I did came back to Toronto on August 23rd and surrendered my [...]
US Business Visa approved after denied entry
US Business Visa approved thanks to Niren and Associates I would like to thank Niren and Associates for your recent help in assisting me in obtaining a B1 business visitor’s visa for the US after being turned back at the US border in June. Katherine Yang along with Fadi Minawi prepared a re-entrance package and [...]
Lying to US Border Officials is fraud, as Toronto doctor finds out
Lying to US Border Officials is Fraud Toronto sports doctor Dr. Anthony Galea is accused to giving his athlete patients human growth hormone (HGH), which is a substance that is banned in almost all sports. Galea is charged with defrauding the United States Government because he lied to border agents as well as a number [...]
Urgent Entry to the US Resolved: Humanitarian Parole Application
Hi Michael, Mary and Fadi, I would like to start off by wishing you all a very Happy New Year! I hope that the next decade brings you all love, laughter and happiness. I want to thank you guys for helping me with my US Humanitarian Parole application and my trip to New Jersey was [...]
