A criminal record can be a rather large obstacle for foreign nationals who wish to enter the country, even on a temporary basis. Canada’s increased border security over the last decade or so means they’re more strict when it comes to choosing who is allowed into the country, and who is not. Someone who wishes [...]
Denied entry to Canada for a misdemeanor crime
Did you know that a criminal record can cause you to be refused entry to Canada? This is even true for small crimes, including misdemeanors. Many people who try to enter Canada every day are surprised and distressed to learn that they are inadmissible to Canada, and it can be upsetting to have to turn [...]
Denied entry to Canada due to a 30 year old conviction!
Although I had traveled to Canada many times over the years, I was denied entry in Jan 2013 due to a 30+ year old conviction in the states. While I was at first reluctant to work with an attorney I had contacted over the Internet, I was very pleased with my decision to use Niren [...]
TRP Application Approved for 9 Months made difference in my life
Dear Shabnam and Elnaz, I apologize for the delayed update! I returned late last night from Buffalo. Things went very well! I met with an officer and she approved my TRP Application for 9 months- until October 2013, which clears me for my contract from July 7th-September 1st. I’m so happy and grateful this all [...]
Entering canada with a felony conviction
If you have a criminal record such as a felony conviction, you may have difficulty entering Canada. Can I enter Canada with a Felony Conviction? Canada has strict rules when it comes to admitting people with criminal records. Essentially, if you have been convicted of an offence that occurred less than 10 years ago, in most cases, you are [...]
Denied entry to Canada from the US?
Are you an American and have you been denied entry to Canada? Or do you wish to enter Canada from the US but perhaps have a criminal record? There are many reasons Americans are not admitted to Canada including reasons for medical and criminal inadmissibility. Americans generally do not require visas to enter Canada for [...]
Show Stopper for Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) 2012 being Refused Entry to Canada
As the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) is underway, there is a lot of star gazing these days on the streets of Toronto. Penlope Cruz, Tom Hanks, and Canadian Rachel McAdams to name a few are gracing our city. The TIFF is a big deal for Toronto and for the film industry in general. Toronto is one [...]
TRP Application Approved for 3 Years
Good Afternoon Amandine, I am taking this opportunity to express my appreciation for the wonderful job you and your law firm did for my fiancee and I just received a letter CIC documenting the approval of my Temporary Resident Permit for 3 years. I I wanted to say thank you very much. Have a wonderful [...]
Alberta’s New Pilot Program for Foreign Workers, to Remedy Labor Shortage
Facing a severe labour shortage, Alberta has recently set up a temporary foreign worker pilot project to help employers hire highly skilled foreign workers in positions that cannot be filled by Canadians or permanent resident. Labor market objective Launched in June 2011 under the Temporary Foreign Worker Annex to the Agreement for Canada-Alberta Cooperation on [...]
Temporary Resident Permit Approved at the Border
Roxanna, Thank you very much for all your help in providing me a great package that I presented to the border agents in Vancouver B.C. in which they accepted me for a Temporary Resident Permit. I found it particularly great that you were able to finalize the package in only two days and that you [...]
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 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 [...]
