Posts by Michael Niren

Hi Beth! I finally made it across to the US. I was sent to secondary inspection at the Peace Bridge and was kept there for quite a while being asked a million and one questions over and over about my purpose in the states and my ties to Canada, but I think when they were […]

Hello. I was laid off from a construction firm early this year and I am on an LMO. Instead of going back home I stayed in Canada to find some work. Now my work permit is expired. I applied for a 90-days restoration of status to stay in Canada while waiting for a new job […]

This is just a quick note to say thank you to all of the staff at your firm who assisted my son in obtaining a study permit to Canada. Everyone  I communicated with, either by phone or e-mail, were very professional, helpful and most of all courteous. My questions were  answered promptly and all correspondence […]

I am a US Citizen and had a DUI 3 years ago. I tried to enter Canada but I was refused entry because of my DUI Conviction. What Can I do to get into Canada? I am a business person and have occasion for frequent travels to Canada. _________________ Your DUI conviction renders you inadmissible […]

I am having a terrible time with Canada immigration and now I am due to be deported from Canada. It was set for 12th September 2009 but 20 minutes later I received a call from the agent at the CBSA and he told me that they made a mistake and my ticket is no longer […]

Mary, I meant to get back to you sooner.  We did go to the Canadian Consulate in Buffalo on Tuesday and all went well.  We came back the same day, landed in Canada as immigrants with no problems.  I have even managed to get a drivers license, applied for an OHIP card and Canadian Social […]

I have an o.w.i that I received little over 2 years ago.  I have a fishing trip planed for August 28th to Canada (I live in the U.S) I applied for the TRP and that was a lot of leg work. Well it took month to get  a reply from the Canadian Consulate only to […]

In most cases, when it comes time to renew a PR card, an application detailing travel history over the previous five years will be required to show that the applicant has satisfied the 730-day minimum residence requirement. When your application is granted, the immigration authorities will issue you a new PR card that is good […]

Sometimes it is important it take a step back and gain some perspective about why we do what we do. As immigration lawyers, we handle thousands of immigration and visa applications. There are a lot of technical issues to think about on a daily basis in order to properly process these applications. To do our job we have […]

As of April 2009, the Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program has introduced a US Visa Holder Category focused on H-1B Visa holders. This immigration program enables skilled foreign workers on US Work Visas to apply for Canadian Permanent Residence with the intention of working in Alberta. This program is designed fill occupational shortages in certain high […]

Hi Fadi; A quick note to say that all went well – and I got the TN visa for 3 years. Just in Chicago now (missed my flight) – they were backed up in there –  and so I spent much time waiting. Thank you for your guidance and help. M.C.

Every year Toronto puts on a spectacular festival enjoyed by over one million participants. Caribana is in its 42nd year and is a 3 week long festival celebrating Caribbean culture which has been welcomed by Toronto and other cities throughout Canada . Caribana is a festival of food, entertainment, culture and fun. Our law firm is […]

We are a same sex couple from New York and wish to immigrate to Canada. How can this be achieved? ________________ For years, Canada has recognized the validity of same sex relationships and considers them on equal par with more traditional family unions. If you are married as a same sex couple or have been […]

Hello Mr. Niren, I would like your opinion on my sponsorship. My husband was refused because of my previous marriage. Canada Immigration jumped to the conclusion that my second marriage is not bona fide because of my previous marriage was brief . I have reapply with more proof that my marriage is genuine. What do […]

Q. Hi I wish to open a convenience store in the US. I am a Canadian citizen and have about $100,000 to invest. How can an immigration lawyer help me with the E2 Visa application? _____________________ A. As with all other US Visa Applicants, lawyers can play a very important role in managing the entire […]