Posts by Michael Niren

What does Bill C-50 mean for Canadian immigrants? In June 2008, the Canadian government approved Bill C-50 that proposes a series of changes to the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act .  The full implementation of the Bill has been put on hold until a new government is elected on October 14, 2008.

If you have visited our website in the past you will notice that it is new and improved!  We hope that you find it more informative and  interesting than ever about our law firm and Canada Immigration and US Immigration visas. We would love to know what else you would like to see on our website. […]

It would be interesting to chart the correlation of the US economic situation and the number of US business visa applications and visa approvals.  At first thought it would seem that, with economic tough times in the United States, people would hesitate to expand their business in the US and apply for an L1 Visa , […]

As the office receptionist, I come into contact with almost every client at our firm, whether new or current. For the most part, our Canadian immigration clients are hard working, honest people that want to live in Canada, make a living, raise a family and be happy. That is what life is about isn’t it? […]

A first-hand look at learning immigration law through experience The world of immigration is much larger and more complicated than I could have ever imagined. Each day is a new learning experience. Though I have only been with the firm for a short time and I am new to immigration law, I’ve been amazed with […]

Dear Fadi Minawi, Thank you for helping me get my TN Visa. My visa was approved swiftly and painlessly at the border, despite my being very nervous. To be honest the only difficulty I had, which was minor, was in finding the border entry. When I first called your office needing your legal services I was […]

Mistake on Canadian Immigration form Q&A Q. Hello,I am a Canadian immigrant and will be moving back to Canada. I have a daughter who is 4 years old. She is a US citizen. I did not mention her when I was applying for Canadian immigration. Now I want to bring her to Canada with me. […]

Introduction of the Canadian Experience Class As of today, the Canadian Experience Class has come into effect as new immigration program aimed to help temporary foreign workers and foreign students to use their managerial, professional, technical or trade work experience towards their applications for Permanent Residency. Specifically, the Canadian Experience Class will allow the transition from […]

Hi Fadi, I am writing this letter to you because of your favor you did for me. Yesterday I passed the border and now I am living in California. again thank you very much and I wish the best for you in your life. Happy holiday! Best regards, Babak

Hi Fadi, Thank you very much for all your hard work and support in helping me obtain my TN visa.  You took the time to fully understand my unique situation, and developed an immigration strategy that was clear and concise.  I would highly recommend Niren and Associates to anyone that needs assistance in obtaining a […]

Folks, just want to let you know I made my trip to the border crossing yesterday and was successful in obtaining my work visa. I believe it was your covering letter that tipped the odds in my favour. I would like to thank all of you for your help and patience (especially Stacey for taking all […]

TN VISA BASICS It may come as a surprise to some, but Canadians do not have an automatic right to work in the US. Despite the fact that Canadians can enter the US as visitors without a Visa (although they need to show proof of Canadian citizenship and a photo ID and a passport at […]

Michael,I just wanted to send a short note to thank your organization for assisting in the work permit process for Mimi Tinetti at WorkSafe BC.Mariana really went out of her way to make this happen and I wanted to let you know that I really appreciate her efforts.Thank you once again!Sincerely,Philip Phistry

Hello Fadi, Hope all is well in Toronto. I wanted to write a short testimonial regarding your service. “I found the interview preparation the most valuable aspect of the whole process. It provided me with the confidence I definitely required for my application at the point of entry.” Regards, George

Fadi, Yesterday my TN got approved, Thank you very much for all your support. I appreciate your smart work, commitment, you went extra mile visiting our home to sign the letter. I recommend your services to all who seek help in immigration matters. Thanks Krish