Posts by Michael Niren

Criminal inadmissibility to Canada is a serious issue that many United States citizens and other foreign nationals face every day. They cannot enter Canada because they have a criminal record, and if they attempt to enter they will likely be denied entry or worse, detained in rare cases.  Border security is much more strict these […]

Are you a Canadian who wants to retire in the United States? This is a common question among Canadian citizens who are looking for a place a little bit warmer to spend their golden years. However, there are restrictions as to whether you can retire in the United States or not.  In most cases, you […]

Of the eleven provinces and territories who participate in Canadian Provincial Nominee Programs, the Yukon is the only territory to do so. Provincial Nominee Programs are great because you can live and work in the province or territory you have chosen and you can apply directly, so the process is much faster. 2 Categories for […]

Being denied entry to Canada happens to people every day. It can be very unexpected, especially if you are unaware that a criminal record for something such as a DUI can cause you to be denied entry. Still, it happens. But it can be highly distressing if you have an emergency in Canada that you […]

Overstaying a United States visa, meaning you have remained in the United States even though your visa has expired, is a very serious matter. However, it happens more often than you’d think – even to Canadians – for a variety of reasons. If you overstay your visa in the United states you could face a number […]

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. […]