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!
Our Immigration Law Firm Recommended
Niren And Associates Immigration Law Firm “I would like to take an opportunity to offer a formal recommendation for Michael Niren. As the Senior Lawyer for Niren and Associates Immigration Lawyers I have known Michael for approximately two years. Michael has demonstrated an incredible initiative and a strong dedication. Michael leads by example and many […]
Complex TN Visa Application Approved
TN Visa Application Approved I hired Niren and Associates to handle my TN visa case in 2008. I had a very complex situation, and the team of Michael and Fadi did a fantastic job listening carefully to the issues at hand, and proposed a clear and concise immigration strategy. The documentation package they prepared far […]
Re-Entry Permits for US Green Card Holders: Maintaining US Permanent Residence Status
Re-Entry Permits for US Green Card Holders For those that have U.S. Permanent Residency (Green Card Holders) but are planning on leaving the United States for an extended period of time (over a six-month period), one should file for the I-131 Re-Entry permit. Those that have not filed and have been absent from the United […]
Federal Court Delays Deportation from Canada
Mississauga hairdresser would suffer harm if deported from Canada Roohi Tabassum, a Pakistani National, has received a temporary suspension of deportation from the Federal Court of Canada on grounds that she would suffer irreparable harm if she was removed from Canada. In 2001, Ms. Tabassum came to Canada from the US and filed a refugee […]
Immigration and H1N1
How does H1N1 or the Swine Flu affect Immigration to Canada? Apparently first discovered in Mexico, the Swine Flu, a respiratory illness, has spread beyond the Mexican borders to Canada, the US, Europe and even Israel . For those who remember the outbreak of the SARS virus five years ago, it was a very stressful […]
Entering Canada or the US? Get Ready for New Passport Requirements June 1
Passport requirements for travel between Canada and the United States Beginning June 1, the United States will implement the final phase of the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI). The WHTI will require all Canadian citizens and US Citizens to present a valid passport or other accepted secure documentation when entering the U.S or Canada. at […]
Stopped at the Canadian Border or Airport and Denied Entry to Canada? What are your Options?
Being denied entry to Canada Depending on the reason why you may have been denied entry to Canada, you may be able to re-apply for entry. Generally, persons with certain criminal records may be considered as “inadmissible” for entry to Canada. In other cases, a customs officer, known as a Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) […]
Canadian Citizenship Applications: It’s About “Values”
It appears that the federal government will be revising the regulations pertaining to Canadian citizenship applications to include greater emphasis on the country’s “values,” federal Immigration Minister Jason Kenney said Tuesday.Kenney said his department is conducting a complete review of the citizenship program to improve its content, “with a focus on Canadian values.” The emphasis […]
Client Satisfaction Survey
We need your help! We like to believe one of the aspects that sets us apart from other immigration law firms is we care what our clients think! At Niren & Associates we are always trying to improve, but we need your help to do so. If you could please take 2 mins to fill-out […]
Denied Entry to Vancouver, Canada Avoided for US Citizen
US Citizen avoids being Denied Entry to Canada Dear Mary, Your immigration law firm prepared an application for entry into Canada for me last summer. Last summer I was told that I did not need the documents and was admitted into Canada. However, yesterday, I returned to Vancouver for the second time with a much […]
US Congress Creates Generous US Citizenship Grant for Legal Permanent Residents
New US Citizenship Grant created According to a new fact sheet released on the U.S Citizenship and Immigration Services website, US Congress has created a grant program worth $1,200,000 to “to support citizenship preparation programs for legal permanent residents.” This includes ESL programs, community outreach programs, education programs (e.g. teaching American history and other aspects necessary to know for […]
Rampage Kills 13 at the US Immigration Centre in NYC
From everyone in the office, we would like to offer our deepest sympathies to the families of the 12 victims of the Binghamton Immigration Center. According to Fox News, a gunman entered the building blocking the entrance with his car. He shot both the receptionists and proceeded to a classroom where the rest of his […]
Client Speaks: L-1 Visa Application Approved
L-1 Visa Approved Hi Mary We are in Sunny Tennessee. Thanks so much for your help with our L-1 Visa Application. You are a very nice person to deal with and we are grateful for your personal assistance as well as that of the immigration law firm. It was kind of scary at the border. […]
Immigration Judge gives Obama’s Aunt 10 more months for Deportation Appeal Case
Obama’s Aunt given more time for deportation appeal President Barack Obama’s aunt, Zeituni Onyango, attended the first immigration hearing regarding her appeal against deportation to home in Kenya. She was given until February of 2010 to appear in court with her legal arguments on why she should be allowed to remain in the United States. […]
Federal Court Judge Upholds Canada Immigration’s Entry to Canada Refusal for UK MP
UK MP denied entry to Canada, decision upheld As it turned out, Mr. Galloway, the British MP’s plight for entering Canada ended yesterday as Federal Court Judge Marineau upheld the decision by Canada Immigration to deny his entry to Canada for speaking engagements. The Court found that Mr. Galloway would not suffer “irreparable harm” as a result […]