Second time working with Visaplace, and was successful again with a visa application for parents (2 out of 2). Worked with Felicita and Mansi, strong guidance, very detailed approach to putting together a very thorough and comprehensive application. Good feedback and support throughout the full process. Highly recommend Visaplace!
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 […]
I had a five year Bar to Enter the US which has now Passed. Do I still need a US Waiver?
Questions about US Waivers for our immigration law firm Q. I am a Canadian citizen. About 5 years ago I was denied entry to the US for misrepresentation and was given a 5 year bar. I did not try to enter the US during those 5 years but now I wish to go for visitation. […]
Quebec Immigration Consultant Controversy: Michael Niren featured in Lawyers Weekly
Lawyers Weekly article about Immigration Consultants and Quebec’s new regulations It seems that this story is not going away. As reported, the province of Quebec is proposing legislation aimed at curbing unethical and unprofessional representation by immigration consultants in Quebec. While we fully support Quebec for its initiative, the way in which their proposal reads […]
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 […]
I Overstayed my J-1 Visa. Can I return to the US?
What to do if you overstay your J-1 Visa? I overstayed my J1 visa (for 14 months) and was granted a voluntary departure in 2001. By that time I was a Chilean citizen. Now I am a Canadian citizen and have a good job in Toronto. I would like to go to the States for […]
EB-6 “Startup Visa” Proposed: April 27, 2014
New EB-6 Visa A bill that’s currently in the United States Senate will add another category to the list of American visas available for foreign nationals. The bill called the Startup Visa Act, was introduced by Republican Senator Richard Lugar and former presidential candidate John Kerry in February. This new visa would stimulate the American […]
Michael Niren Guest Speaker at Corporate Immigration Law Conference in June
The Canadian Institute will be hosting a Corporate Immigration Law Conference “Mastering Corporate Immigration Applications” on June 11-12. The two day conference will be held at the Metropolitan Hotel in Toronto. Mr. Niren will be a guest speaker at the conference and will discussing the following topics: Reviewing documentation required for different immigration applications Identifying information […]
US Waiver Needed for Overstay in the US
A question for our law firm about Overstay in the US Hi Mr. Niren, I have some questions, We entered to U.S as B1/B2 visa holders, in March 2001 I applied to the 245-I (Labor Certification) in order to adjust our status. I was sponsored by a company in Georgia but before my process was […]
Arizona Immigration Law taints International Workers’ Day in the US
May 1st was International Workers’ Day in the United States. Instead of celebrating or recognizing the contributions of immigrants to the country, many activists were far too busy protesting the new immigration law that was signed in Arizona just recently.This law has stirred up much controversy and we have previously blogged about it here. In […]
Unlicensed Ontario Immigration Consultant cheats Immigrants out of up to $100,000
Immigration Consultant steals immigrants’ money In our ongoing effort to warn and educate the public about unlicensed and unethical immigration representatives, below is the latest story of more victims of unscrupulous consultants taking advantage of intending immigrants to Canada. A recent situation in Windsor saw an Immigration Consultant Francesco Salvatore (Sam) Burgio of Amherstburg, Ontario […]
Overstayed US Tourist Visa and Now Wishes to Return
Overstayed US Tourist Visa? Dear Michael. I traveled to US in 2001 August, and overstayed my tourist visa. After a year, I attended Immigration Court and they told me to leave the US. I did leave but did not do so on the given time, but rather 3 years later. That was 4 years ago. […]
Work Permits for Canada Renewed for Americans for 3 Years
Work Permits for Canada renewed thanks to Niren and Associates Michael, Shabnam We just wanted to express our gratitude for the outstanding job Shabnam did in getting our Canadian work permits renewed. After the hassles we had last time we certainly appreciate getting 3 more years on our first attempt. Regards, Dave S and Ken […]
HST Coming: Save on Immigration Legal Fees before July 1
Sadly the HST (Harmonized Sales Tax) will become law on July 1, 2010. Worse is that the Ontario government has implemented transition provisions where payments made before July 1 but for services rendered after July 1, 2010 will be subject the HST. The HST, in Ontario, amounts to 13% on top of the cost of […]
GOT IT!! TN Visa granted Three Times
TN Visa granted thanks to Niren and Associates Hi Fadi, Just wanted you to know that I got the TN Visa yesterday…so you’re 3 for 3! You can add that to your record. It was the BEST birthday present ever! If anyone is looking for an immigration lawyer, I’m sending them your way. Thanks again, […]
First Stop for Permanent Residence Applications: The Central Intake Office (CIO) in Nova Scotia, Canada.
How a Permanent Residence Application works In an effort to increase efficiency for Canadian Permanent Residence Applications, the Central Intake Office (CIO) in Sydney was created to reduce the backlog. The objective of the CIO is to reduce the enormous backlog of over 1 million people waiting for years. Here are the nuts and bolts […]