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Immigration Consultations soon to be offered by Video and Instant Messaging
Video immigration consultations available soon Niren and Associates, Immigration lawyers is proud to announce that in addition to offering personal consulations at our offices in Toronto, Hamilton and Buffalo and telelphone consulations, we will soon be providing Video and Instant Messaging consulations. This way we can answer your questions in real-time over the computer just like […]
Should I have an Immigration Lawyer with me at the Border?
Can an Immigration Lawyer help with border crossing issues? Many clients when applying for any given visa/status at a P.O.E. (Port of Entry), or simply wanting to travel to the USA or Canada like having a lawyer physically with them to overcome any issues with a CBP/CBSA or Immigration Officer that may arise.
Immigration Minister Visits Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, PAKISTAN–(Jan. 10, 2009) – Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney held meetings with the Pakistani Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani and other government officials during a two-day visit to Pakistan. “Pakistani Canadians play an important role in Canada. We are seeing more and more newcomers arriving from Pakistan,” says Kenney.
Facing Deportation from Canada? Reasons Why, Appealing, How to Return
About Deportation From Canada At our office, we handle many deportations from Canada cases. The Canadian government department responsible for deportation from Canada and removals is the Canadian Border and Services Agency (CBSA). The CBSA is, among other things, in charge of protecting our borders from inadmissible persons and proceeding with removals against inadmissible persons […]
Immigrant Settlement Funding in Canada Increased by 20 Percent
Canadian new immigrant settlement funding increased Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism, Jason Kenney announced that provinces and territories outside of Ontario and Quebec will be allocated more than $240 million in new immigrant settlement funding to help newcomers settle and integrate into their new communities. This is an increase of over $40 million or […]
Open up Immigration to End the Housing Crises
Here is a solution to the housing crises that many may not have considered. Open our borders to well meaning, peaceful, productive people around the globe. In a flash, I will bet that the housing slump in Canada and in the US will come to an abrupt end. Currently, in Canada and the US, immigration policies are […]
Immigration Minister Kenny Declares Santa Claus a Canadian Citizen
Santa is a Canadian Citizen While Canada, Denmark, Norway, Russia and the United States have all laid claim to the North Pole, Canada’s Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism, Jason Kenney, yesterday officially designated the legendary Christmas gift-giver as a Canadian citizen, with air rights to fly over the country at any time.
Canadian NAFTA Work Visas Now Issued Up To Three Years
[NAFTA is under revision. NAFTA will most likely turn into the USMCA (United States Mexico Canada Agreement). USMCA is expected to be approved in the beginning of 2019. Until then NAFTA will remain active and the visas under NAFTA are still available. Learn more about how the USMCA will affect Canadians. ] Professionals from the USA […]
Study: Canada Ranked as Most Welcoming Country by Immigrants especially by Americans
Canada is perceived to be one of the easiest countries to live and settle in, according to a recent study by HSBC Bank International. Commissioned to take a look into the lives and experiences of their customers who live across the globe, the “HSBC Bank International Expat Explorer” survey is the largest ever independent survey of expatriates spanning countries in […]
New Immigration Lawyer joins Niren and Associates at Toronto Office
Niren and Associates Immigration Lawyers is pleased to announce the addition of a new Associate Lawyer to our staff roster. Naomi Zener, Canada and US Immigration Lawyer B.A., LL.M Naomi Zener earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science at McGill University in 1999, after which time she obtained both her LL.B. at Osgoode Hall […]
Mumbai Victims Remembered by Immigration Minister Kenney
In an unprecedented show of solidarity with India, Canadians and members of the Indian diaspora gathered at the Toronto International Convention Centre in Mississauga today to pay homage to the victims of the terror attacks in Mumbai. The Mumbai terror attack on November 26 left 183 people killed and over 300 injured.
Immigration Applications can Succeed or Fail on Legal Technicalities
US And Canada Immigration Applications can be affected by small mistakes There are cases when the law works in your favor and cases when it does not. In our immigration law practice, we see many immigration applications get approved or get refued based on legal technicalities. In some cases, there are immigration applications that are […]
New Ministerial Instructions for Skilled Worker Applications
New Skilled Worker Applications News Details of the long-awaited “ministerial instructions” were posted on the CIC website on November 27, 2008, and come into effect immediately for Skilled Worker Applications. The new set of eligibility criteria applys to all new federal skilled worker applications received on or after February 27, 2008. All applications made before […]
Canada Aims to Eliminate Immigration Backlogs, Accept Quarter Million New Residents
Jason Kenney, Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism, announced today that “Canada will stay the course on immigration in 2009, welcoming between 240,000 and 265,000 new permanent residents.”
Canadian Permanent Resident Card and Renewal FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Canadian Permanent Resident Cards Here are some common questions our office receives about Canadian Permanent Resident cards (also called PR cards). You may also read our website for more information about Permanent Residence Card rules and about the residency requirements for maintaining your card.