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!
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 […]
President Obama calls new Arizona Immigration law “misguided”
Reaction to the Arizona Immigration law During the White House Rose Garden ceremony (in which members of the United States military who are originally from other countries become American citizens) American President Barack Obama said that a reform of the country’s “broken immigration system” is necessary. “…On a day like this, we are reminded of […]
Canadian Government creates options for stranded travelers with expired visas
Expired Visa? The Canadian government has a solution for those stranded during the recent volcanic eruption. The Canadian government announced on Thursday, April 22, that they would be introducing special accommodations for visitors from other countries whose visas may have expired during the severe and prolonged travel delays due to the recent volcanic eruption. The […]
Spousal Sponsorship Appeal Successful: Husband and Wife to be Reunited
Spousal Sponsorship Appeal successful thanks to Niren and Associates Immigration Law Firm I am very very thankful to Katherine Yang forever. She handled my sponsorship appeal so well that it succeeded. She had worked very hard and very closely on my file. It was impossible without her strong effort and understanding. Her submission was so great and considerable. […]
Former Toronto Immigration Judge guilty of soliciting sex from Refugee Claimant
Toronto immigration judge scandal A former Toronto-area Immigration and Refugee Board member (Judge) has been found guilty for trying to obtain sex from a female refugee claimant from South Korea in exchange for refugee status. Steve Ellis, 50, was found guilty on Wednesday, April 21st, of bribery under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act as […]
“I am a New Immigrant to Canada with extensive experience and skills. But do I need Soft Skills for the Work Place?”
What kind of skills does a new immigrant need to be successful? This is an interesting article from Brian Epstein, The Career Helper on “Soft Skills”. Soft Skills relate to a person’s ability to get along with others in the work place and go beyond your resume. New Canadian immigrants, especially from outside North America, […]
Entry to the US for Canadian Approved under US Humanitarian Parole
Entry to the US made possible thanks to Niren and Associates immigration law firm Hey Fadi, Just checked my e-mail. I can’t thank you enough for what you have done (for my Humanitarian Parole to the US). My kids especially my oldest daughter will be so happy that I will be home in the US […]
Spousal Sponsorships becoming harder for Arranged Marriage Cases
Spousal Sponsorships and arranged marriages We recently blogged about the Government of Canada proposing new regulations to become tougher on marriages or adoptions of “convenience” for immigration purposes. Now, Canadian immigration officials have released information saying that arranged marriages will be under increased scrutiny, primarily affecting the Hindu, Muslim and Sikh communities as well as […]
Michael Niren featured in the Law Times Magazine on Regulating Immigraton Consultants in Quebec
We have blogged about the need for regulation of immigration consultants in order to protect the public from fraudulent representation. As we have reported, it appears that the Province of Quebec has taken the lead in cracking down on unscrupulous immigration consultants. And we applaud Quebec for their efforts. However, there may be a “grey […]
US Business Visas for After Sales Service for Business Visitors working in the US
More information on US Business Visas for our clients As part of our series on US Business Visas, discussed here and here, there is an exception to the rule that prohibits work in the US without a work permit. The general rule is that if you wish to work in the US, you require a […]
I was refused a US Business Visa. What Next?
US Business Visa refusal questions for our immigration lawyers Q. I applied for an US Business Visa under the E-2 category. My application took a few months and came back refused because my investment was not “substantial enough” . I invested $50,000 into a gym in Maryland. How much investment qualifies as “substantial investment” for […]