Posts by Michael Niren

Canadian permanent residency is a dream of many people around the world. Hundreds of thousands of people apply to immigrate to Canada as permanent residents every year, but many of these applications are denied. It’s important to ensure that you choose the correct option for yourself and your situation, and that you are eligible for […]

The Canadian government has announced its guide for new immigrants in Canada. The Guide  has several changes from the last version which was introduced six years ago. This particular version is twice the length of the previous version, and highlights several things that weren’t focused on heavily in the past version. How the Guide for […]

Many people don’t realize that a criminal past can affect their ability to enter other countries. Nowhere is this more true than when it comes to entering Canada, even if you are from the United States. Anyone can be denied entry, and most often people are denied entry to Canada because they have a criminal […]

Are you in the United States on a visa and you are worried you may not be able to leave the country before your visa expires? Have you already overstayed your United States work visa? Believe it or not, this happens very often to many foreign nationals including Canadian citizens. While this is a common […]

Immigrating to Canada through marriage is called spousal sponsorship. The spousal sponsorship program in Canada is a great way for families to be reunited in Canada, whether they are married couples, conjugal partners or common-law spouses.  But the government of Canada has recently launched an ad campaign against immigration marriage fraud, and a few instances […]

There are many different opportunities for people from all over the world who wish to immigrate to Canada, especially Toronto which is also known as one of the most multicultural destinations in the entire world. Many people come to Toronto every year to live here permanently, or even temporarily on visitor visas, work visas or […]

Did you know that a criminal record can cause you to be refused entry to Canada? This is even true for small crimes, including misdemeanors. Many people who try to enter Canada every day are surprised and distressed to learn that they are inadmissible to Canada, and it can be upsetting to have to turn […]

What is a United States visa overstay? An overstay is when you stay in the United States longer than your visa has allowed. All visas have expiry dates, and you are expected to have left the United States by the time yours is set to expire. However, sometimes things happen and you are not able […]

Hundreds of thousands of people immigrate to Canada every year as permanent residents, while many others immigrate temporarily on work permits, student visas and visitor visas.  The government of Canada has many different immigration streams and programs available to people all over the world – including the United States – and they are continually coming […]

One of the most common questions we are asked at our immigration law firm is, how can you help me immigrate from my country when you are all the way over in Toronto? We are frequently asked by people from all over the world how we can help them if we are located in Toronto. […]

Do you want to immigrate to Canada? Have you married a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, or you are planning on it?  Spousal sponsorship can lead to permanent residence if you meet the requirements to sponsor your spouse, conjugal partner or common-law partner to come to Canada. However, these types of applications can be quite […]

If you commit a crime, it can come back to haunt you later. This is especially true if you want to enter Canada one day. For example, did you know that if you want to enter Canada but you have a criminal record, you could be denied entry? It happens a lot, and even United […]

If you are a Canadian citizen who wants to immigrate to the United States, you are not alone. Many Canadians want to immigrate and eventually do end up immigrating to the United States using a variety of different means. No matter what, Canadians need to use the proper legal immigration channels in order to immigrate […]

If you are only just beginning your immigration journey, it may seem daunting. While there are many different ways of immigrating to Toronto and many different visas you can apply for, the amount of paperwork involved and the requirements you need to sort out to ensure you are eligible can be daunting. However, did you […]

Have you attempted to enter Canada, only to come to discover that you have been refused entry? You are not alone – this happens to many people, and it can happen to you no matter who you are or where you are from.  Being denied entry to Canada is a very common occurrence, and one […]