Posts by Michael Niren

Permanent resident cards expire every five years. Permanent residents in Canada must carry these cards as identification, they allow them to return to Canada after traveling. But often, these cards are allowed to expire outside of Canada and usually it is just because the permanent resident overlooked it or could not return back to Canada […]

Did you know that a criminal record can make you inadmissible to Canada? This means that if you attempt to enter the country you will be turned away. Unfortunately, it does not matter whether your conviction is very old, for a minor offense or if you’re a completely different person now than when it occurred. […]

According to recent reports from Postmedia News, the Canadian government is going to be allowing citizenship applicants who fail the citizenship test to re-take the test within four to eight weeks. However, if the applicant fails the test a second time, they will have to be assessed by a citizenship judge and this may take […]

If you are a professional who has a job offer in the United States, you may qualify for a TN visa. This is a special visa for Canadians (and citizens of Mexico) only, and the application process is relatively fast compared to other types of visas. However, that does not mean that this is an […]

If you are a foreign national or Canadian who is intent on expanding your business to the United States, the L1 work visa may be the perfect option for you. This visa is a specific visa for individuals who are transferring from a foreign company to a United States-based office of that same company. Depending […]

Did you know that if you have been denied entry to Canada, or you think you may be denied entry to Canada, there are options available to you? Being denied entry to Canada usually happens because the traveler has a criminal record of some kind. Even the most minor of offenses can result in a […]

The United States is home to many branches, subsidiaries and offices of international companies whose headquarters are located in different countries all over the world. As such, it is not uncommon for businesses to continue to expand to the United States or transfer employees to the United States. When this happens, even though the office […]

Can you obtain a United States work visa through an investment in a new or existing business? The answer is yes! You can obtain an E2 investor visa, which is a work visa, when you make a substantial investment in a United States business (new or existing). Getting a U.S. Visa Through Investment The investment […]

Did you know that Canada has several different programs available for business immigration? This can include investors, self-employed persons, or even entrepreneurs. One example of how Canada is investing in innovation and the economy is the new Start-Up Visa, which allows entrepreneurs to immigrate to Canada as permanent residents if they have the right type […]

If you have been denied entry to Canada, you may have felt extremely stressed and upset. Unfortunately, this actually happens often. In addition, you may be concerned that you will be denied entry to Canada and you might avoid coming to Canada because you don’t want to take chances. In most cases, a criminal record […]

Do you want to enter the United States, but have a criminal record or other issue and are concerned about being refused entry? When dealing with denied entry to the United States for any number of reasons, there are actually special documents that you can apply for called United States waivers of inadmissibility. These waivers, good […]

Have you overstayed your visa for the United States? This is a very serious situation, but it can happen more often and more easily than you would think. Most visas are temporary and have an expiry date, at which point you must leave the United States and return to your home country. An overstay is when […]

If your immigration application is denied, it’s important that you do not panic. Immigration application denials, while serious, are common and there are ways that they can be dealt with through an appeal process. However, it is vital that you act as quickly as possible in order to meet the strict appeal deadlines, which can […]

People who are denied entry to the United States or who are worried that they will be denied entry to the United States often feel hopeless as to their situation. It can also come as an unexpected surprise that you are unable to go to the United States, even if you have made plans or […]

Despite how upsetting it can be when you are denied entry to the United States at the border, you do have options. In many cases you can apply for a United States waiver that will allow you into the country anyway, but you need to apply for these well in advance of your travel.  If […]