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!
TN Visa Application Approved for 3 years
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.
Caribana Festival is a special time for Toronto and Immigrants
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 […]
Is Same Sex Immigration to Canada possible for Gay and Lesbian couples?
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 […]
Sponsorship Application Refused because of my Previous Marriage
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 […]
E2 Visa Lawyers Role in the US Business Application Process
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 […]
Do Canadian Permanent Residents Need a US Visitor Visa to Enter the US
If you are a Canadian Permanent resident and not a Canadian citizen, you may require a visa to enter the USA depending on what country you are from. For instance, if you are a Canadian PR from India, you will need to apply for a US Visitor Visa whereas if you are from, say, the […]
E-2 Visa issued but can I Reenter the US?
Hi Michael, You obtained an E-2 work visa to the US for me several years ago. My question now is if I was to leave America for over 30 days would that be a problem? Hope all is well, HW _________________ Hello If your E-2 Visa was obtained at a US Consulate (say in Toronto) […]
Sponsorship Appeal was Successful but I’m Still Waiting.
My appeal was allowed through the IAD (Immigration Adjudication Division) on 2 August 2008 and the Canadian High Commission opened my file after 3 months of the decision. They said that they did not get letter from IAD that my appeal is allowed. I then submitted the same letter to them and they advised that […]
Spousal Sponsorship Application leads to Canadian Landed Immigrant Status.
Dear Mary and Victoriya, As of Monday, July 13th at 6:00 am I am a Canadian landed immigrant . I would like to express my deepest thanks and appreciation for all your work and help throughout this lengthy, sometimes frustrating, process. Your hard work, commitment, support, follow ups, up dates, encouragement, always returning my calls […]
New Canadian Visa Requirements for Nationals of Mexico to reduce Refugee Claims
Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney announced today that as of July 14, 2009 Mexicans will require temporary resident visas or more commonly known as visitor visas to enter Canada. Citizens of the Czech Republic will also face such restrictions. The rationale given is to stem the flow of refugee claims from Mexico which […]
Permanent Resident Card and Canadian Citizenship Requirements
Our family got Canadian Permanent Residence and a Record of Landing in 1995. I traveled back to Hong Kong and returned to Canada on a regular basis to meet the legal requirements. In 2000, I stayed in a Hospital (I have medical records) for some months and I did not to return to Canada for […]
J-1 Visas to the US: Educational and Cultural Exchange Visas
The J-1 visa is used by international visitors to enter the United States (U.S.) temporarily for educational or cultural exchange purposes as by the Exchange Visitor Program defined by the Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act. Exchange Visitor program participants are expected to return to their respective home countries to utilize the skills that they […]
US and Canadian Immigration and Visa Videos: Join US at our YouTube Channel
Niren and Associates has a YouTube Channel featuring a series of videos about Canadian and US Visas and Immigration. The videos are about topics ranging from Canadian immigration to US Work Visas. You can find our Immigration Video Chanel here at: http://www.youtube.com/user/visaplace We hope that you find them enjoyable and informative. You can also access […]
Spousal Sponsorship Refusals are too High
As reported by Torstar News, government documents reveal that just under 50% of spousal sponsorship applications are refused from certain regions such as southern China, Western Africa. In other areas refusal rates are also unacceptably high. MP Olivia Chow calls this high refusal rate “cruel and arbitrary”. I cannot agree more. At our office, we […]
Do I Need a US Waiver for a Stopover?
If you have overstayed your visa, you may be eligible for a waiver, which would mean you could avoid the three or ten year bar. Understanding US Waivers for a Stopover If you have been denied entry to the US because of a criminal record, you need advanced permission to enter the US – in […]