400 Immigration Law Blog Posts We are thrilled to announce our 400th Immigration Law Blog Post! Thanks to your interest, we have been able to address a wide range of topics in US and Canadian immigration law that impact all our lives. You have been active participants in our blogs sending us your comments that [...]
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Canadian-born man faces deportation from unusual immigration law
Canadian-born man faces deportation: Can you be deported from Canada if you’re born here? Apparently. It is not unusual for foreign-born people living in Canada as Permanent Residents who run into trouble with the law face to face immigration troubles, and even less unusual for them to face deportation from Canada if the crimes are [...]
What is mayoral candidate Rob Ford's stance on Immigration to Toronto?
Rob Ford’s stance on Immigration Toronto mayoral candidate Rob Ford allegedly said this week that Toronto is “full’”. With a population of 2.5 million already, Ford said that, “We’re the largest city in Canada and we don’t have the infrastructure to deal with more people. The city is congested as is. Where are we going [...]
Tamil refugees arrive in Canada to be processed this week
In 2009, 76 Tamils were found aboard the Ocean Lady, and this week another boat has docked containing approximately 500 Tamils, who have been at sea in cramped conditions since May. Some of the refugees were dehydrated upon arriving, but Canadian officials have found no evidence of weapons or communicable disease on board. The Tamil [...]
L-1 Visa was issued after successful interview
L-1 Visa issued thanks to Niren and Associates Hi Fadi, Thank you so much for walking me through the interview process. It was definitely a big help as far as obtaining my L1 Visa is concerned. Thank you also to your assistant, Danielle, who has remained optimistic through the whole process. I will certainly recommend [...]
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 [...]
Provincial Nominee Programs increase Visa Numbers
Provincial Nominee Programs to grant more visas The Canadian government has finally succumbed to pressure from a number of provinces that have been lobbying to remove the visa cap in the Provincial Nominee Program, after it has become very apparent that Canada is in dire need of more foreign workers due to labour shortages. On [...]
L1 Visa Granted for Canadian
Hello Mary, I have success and was approved for a L1 Visa for one year. I was at the border at 10:45 am and I was very lucky to get a nice officer and he just asked me where you going to work and where you will stay.He also asked me about what you do while [...]
Important Changes to Humanitarian and Compassionate Applications
Humanitarian and Compassionate Applications Several changes to the humanitarian and compassionate (H&C) provisions of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act came into effect. Below are a summary of the Humanitarian and Compassionate Applications changes set out to CIC: a person cannot have two H&C applications pending at the same time; H&C decision makers will no longer [...]
New US Visa fee to be introduced for British Nationals
New US Visa fee The United States Department of Homeland Security has announced that British travelers will be charged a fee related to the Electronic System for Travel Authorization, or ESTA. As of the 9th of September, British visitors will have to pay US$14 to apply to ESTA. This fee is used to promote tourism [...]
Canadian immigration and military deserters: New rule
Canadian immigration and military deserters A bulletin published by Citizenship and Immigration Canada on July 22nd states that “persons who have deserted the military in their country of origin may be inadmissible to Canada”. Michelle Robidoux of the War Resisters Support Campaign, a support organization for Canadian war resisters, told the Postmedia News on Monday [...]
Best Wishes to Mary Zhang Senior Immigration Assistant
Mary has been with us for many years and has successfully helped with a wide range of Canadian and US Immigration applications. She is regarded fondly by our staff and clients alike. Mary will be leaving us for a temporary period for maternity leave. She will be missed during her “Mat leave” but we look [...]
Why was my Canadian tourist visa refused?
Canadian tourist visa refused? Toronto Star published an article this week about a Peruvian man, Jorge Sanabria, who was scheduled to deliver a keynote speech at Wilfrid Laurier University in June but denied a tourist visa (temporary resident visa) to Canada without any apparent reason. Regulation 179 is the section of Canada’s Immigration and Refugee [...]
TN Status Application "With Love"
TN Status Application goes well thanks to Niren and Associates Hi Fadi, Thanks for your guidance for preparing my TN status application. I know, it would not have been possible without your help. Your suggestion for getting the evaluation of my academic credential and professional experience, help preparing the offer letter and help me prepare [...]
Canadian Foreign Workers being targeted by shady employment recruiters
Canadian Foreign Workers should beware of shady immigration consultants Unscrupulous immigration consultants have been widely reported on in the media of late, taking advantage of immigrants and taking their money while offering little in return and in some cases, nothing in return. They finally received enough attention for the government to propose new rules to [...]
