Refused at the Canadian border? Being refused at the Canadian border or being denied entry to Canada can be extremely time consuming, frustrating and costly. Imagine paying upfront for a nice vacation only to find that you cannot enter Canada or stop at any Canadian airport – or, you have an important event such as [...]
The Balanced Refugee Reform Act: Canadian Immigration changes you need to know about
Canadian Immigration changes to refugee system Citizenship and Immigration Canada has announced that The Balanced Refugee Reform Act (also known as Bill C-11) has received Royal Assent and will therefore come into effect on June 29th, 2012 and affect Canadian Immigration. However, Royal Assent also made the changes put forth by the bill to humanitarian [...]
Temporary Resident Permit Renewed year after year for 6 years!
Hello! It’s hard to believe its been almost 6 years since I contacted Michael Niren to ask for help. After giving some thought to this entire process I can truthfully say that Niren & Associates has delivered on everything that they said they would do. Michaels’ personal touch on my initial filings for the TRP [...]
Temporary Resident Permit requirements are “brutal”
Dear Shabnam, Wanted to thank you for facilitating a TRP (Temporary Resident Permit). The requirements are brutal and very complicating! Thank you for coordinating a plan and getting the job done! You and your team are extraordinary. The time you dedicated to my file is much appreciated. I could not have asked for a better [...]
Hockey player may be denied entry into Canada after arrest for DUI
Arrest may result in NHLer being denied entry into Canada Edmonton Oilers Goalie Nikolai Khabibulin was found guilty last week of extreme DUI, excessive speeding and a blood alcohol level of .164, which is more than twice the legal limit. He was sentenced to 30 days in jail by the judge in an Arizona courtroom, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
I had a DWI conviction in the USA and my Probation Ended. Why was I Denied Entry to Canada?
Denied Entry to Canada for a criminal offense? My family and I live in the USA by Canadian Border near BC. My wife is Canadian and my son is Canadian. I am an US citizen. We all reside in the US.All of our relatives live in Canada (in-laws, sister law and nice and more). Now [...]
Federal Court Judge Upholds Canada Immigration's Entry to Canada Refusal for UK MP
UK MP denied entry to Canada, decision upheld As it turned out, Mr. Galloway, the British MP’s plight for entering Canada ended yesterday as Federal Court Judge Marineau upheld the decision by Canada Immigration to deny his entry to Canada for speaking engagements. The Court found that Mr. Galloway would not suffer “irreparable harm” as a result [...]
Temporary Resident Permit Application Approved
Temporary Resident Permit Application Approved Stacey, Mike Thank you for all of the hard work and assistance you provided in putting together my TRP (Temporary Resident Permit) and Work Permit Applications. Honestly, I felt your services were worth every penny. I have no complaints. I cannot tell you how embarrassing it is to have these [...]








