Posts by Michael Niren

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 […]

If you are a Canadian citizen who wishes to immigrate to the United States from Canada, there are several different immigration streams you can use to do so.  However, it is vital that you choose the right immigration stream, as they are all quite different and each has their own specific requirements. If you are […]

Toronto is one of the largest cities in North America and is one of if not the most multicultural cities in the world. Many people move to Toronto permanently every year, while others work, study or visit Toronto on different types of visas. There are many options out there when seeking help with your Visa […]

Most types of United States visas have expiry dates, and a condition of your visa is that you will leave the United States before it expires. However, if you are unable to leave the United States and your visa expires while you are still in the country, you could be facing serious consequences because you […]

Every year, approximately 250,000 people immigrate to Canada as permanent residents, and many of them immigrate to Canada from the United States and all over the world.  Successfully becoming a permanent resident of Canada is rewarding but is not always an easy task. There are several ways to become a permanent resident of Canada. It […]

The United States is a place where millions of people wish to move to, and Canadians are no different. But even though Canada and the United States are close both physically and ideologically, Canadians can’t just move to the United States without going through the proper immigration channels. Likewise, United States citizens cannot just move […]

 If you want to visit the United States you may require a visitor visa.  Visitor Visa’s are non-immigrant visas’ for foreigners. There are two categories that may apply to you: B -1 Visa – This visa is for visitors traveling for business purposes. Such as negotiation of a contract, meeting with associates or settling an […]

In order to apply for your citizenship, you must determine whether or not you are able to do so. There are 5 basic categories that are required in order to apply. 1. Age You must be 18 years of age or older to apply for citizenship. 2. Permanent Residence You must have resided in Canada […]

Do you want to immigrate to Toronto? Whether you want to obtain a study permit, a visitor visa, a work visa or even move to Toronto on a permanent basis, the immigration system is full of red tape that can make immigrating to a new place difficult and time consuming. However, if you hire a […]

Someone who has obtained a visa for the United States but has stayed past the expiration date of that visa is considered to have overstayed their visa. This happens quite often, but it is a very serious matter.  What you need to know if you have overstayed a United States visa is speak with a […]

Do you want to immigrate to Canada from the US? There are many different ways someone from anywhere in the world can immigrate to Canada on a permanent basis. Before you apply, you should determine your eligibility for a particular immigration stream in Canada by speaking with a licensed immigration lawyer about your options when […]