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!
Two new Canadian Visa Programs announced this week
Saudi Nationals given Canadian Visa Extension The Canadian ambassador to Saudi Arabia recently announced that some Saudi nationals will have the chance to obtain extended validity, multiple-entry visas to visit Canada. Prior, the Canadian visas were only valid for a period of 18 months. Now, Saudi nationals may be able to study in Canada or […]
Top 25 Canadian Immigrants named for 2010
The winners are in! We had previously blogged about the nominations opening for the second-annual Top 25 Canadian Immigrants 2010 contest, the first awards program of its kind developed by Canadian Immigrant Magazine. All nominees had to be 14 years of age or older, a Canadian landed immigrant or citizen of Canada that has been […]
US Nonimmigrant Visa Application Government Fees to Increase
Visa Application Government Fees to Increase A Press Release on May 24, 2010 from the US Department of State advises that as of June 4th US Non Immigrant Visa Government Application Fees will be increased. Of course our legal fees remain the same! The statement from the Department of State is reproduced below: On May […]
“Mystery man” in Immigration Detention for years due to Unknown Identity.
Man can’t leave Immigration Detention until authorities know where he’s from A man saying his name is Andrea Jerome Walker of the United States has been in Canadian custody ever since 2006. The man is in Permanent immigration limbo, despite providing both the Canadian and United States governments with a birthdate, city of birth and […]
French family’s Permanent Residence Appeal denied: Now facing Deportation
Family’s Permanent Residence Appeal denied because of daughter’s illness We had previously blogged about the Barlagne family, a family that immigrated from France almost 5 years ago after being told by immigration officials that they were exactly what Canada was “looking for”. However, the family’s youngest daughter has cerebral palsy, something that is not contagious […]
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 […]