iPad not what got man entry to the United States Earlier this week, we wrote about a Canadian man who said he was able to cross the US border and gain entry to the United States using a scanned passport on his iPad. As it turns out, the US Customs and Border Protection agency says [...]
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 [...]
Arizona’s Unfair US Immigration Law Not Dead Yet
US Immigration Law to get review Last year, the state of Arizona proposed and passed a US immigration law that unfairly targeted illegal immigrants in the states, which would have allowed police to detain anyone who “looked” illegal and ask them for proof of immigration status as well as make immigrants carry their proof of [...]
Moving to the US from Canada? Know the tax issues
Below is a blog written by my colleague south of the border,Renea Glendinning, CPA of Kerkering, Barberio & Co. in Sarasota Florida. It is a great summary of the tax issues facing Canadians wishing to move to the US. Beyond just US immigration issues which are discussed extensively in our blogs, people wishing to immigrate [...]
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 [...]
Clarifying the Notion of Dual-Intent US Visas
Some US Visas Denied Many foreign nationals seeking non-immigrant visas are unclear about the “presumption of immigrant intent” and are consequently denied their visas because they are unable to prove their temporary nature of their stay in the U.S. Why are the majority of non-immigrant visas denied? What must a foreign national know when seeking [...]
Canada-United States border crossings: more security measures likely
US Senate for more scrutiny on Canada-United States border A Senate hearing later in May will put renewed focus on the Canada-United States border, pushing for higher security. The Canada-United States border is the longest border in the world – measuring 6,400 kilometers – but many American politicians are concerned about its security, according to [...]
US Border crossing avoiding secordary inspection
Katherine I would like to thank you and Niren & Associates. Josue passed through the border this morning with no issues. He only needed to present his passport and was not even required to pull in for a secondary inspection or supply any additional paperwork. Whatever you did worked!!! Thank you again. Tom
Will Canadians require a US Visa to enter the United States?
US Senator suggest Canadians should need a US visa to enter the United States An influential United States Senator has proposed that discussion begins between the United States and Canada on whether Canadians should require visas to enter the United States for security reasons. Almost immediately, Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney told the [...]
Pop Star Faces possible US visa application denial
Prior assault charge could affect US visa application British singer and television singing competition “X Factor” judge Cheryl Cole is facing the possible denial of her US visa application because of an assault charge from seven years ago, according to the Daily Mail. According to the British newspaper, in 2003 Cole punched a bathroom attendant [...]
Law Office Notes Series: US Waivers Inadmissibility to the US
New information about US Waivers Every month, at our office we have meetings among the staff about the various ares of Canada and US Immigration and Visas we handle every day. We discuss the latest developments in the law, new procedures, share experiences etc. This helps all of us keep up to date with the [...]
US Waiver Approved for Canadian
US Waiver approved thanks to Niren and Associates Hi Mary I would like to thank you for helping me with my US Waiver application to enter the USA. I had been trying without success for many years until I found and contacted your immigration law firm. Being able to enter the USA means so much [...]
United States to introduce rules affecting Canadian travel to the US and in transit
Many people flying out of Canada can expect even more scrutiny and delays as the United States government is implementing new rules that would pull the personal information of Canadian passengers who are flying over the United States – for example, from Canada to Mexico. According to Canada’s assistant privacy commissioner, the Canadian government is [...]
You are now being "Spotted" at Canadian Airports
New Canadian Airport Security Measures As our ongoing effort to inform the pubic about Airport Security, we have learned that along with the introduction of controversial full-body scanners and other new security regulations, Canadian airports will now include specially trained officers who “spot “suspicious individuals based on their behaviour and how they look or dress. [...]
TN Visa for 3 Years at the Peace Bridge for Canadian
Hello Fadi I just wanted to thank you for everything you did to help in the process of getting my TN visa. Yesterday I went to the Peace Bridge and applied for the visa and had NO problems in getting my 3 year TN Visa so off to Texas I go. Thanks again Lorraine
