Posts by Michael Niren

The Canadian Government has added eight new countries to the “safe” countries list that was established last year as a part of the new refugee laws in Canada. As a part of the safe countries list, which also includes countries like Slovenia, Belgium, Austria, the Czech Republic, France and Hungary among many others, citizens from […]

A huge thanks to Shabnam and the team at Niren and Associates. They handled my TRP visa application fantastic. Now I’m able to enjoy my holiday which has been great. They had great communication with me through out the whole application. I will be using Niren and Associates to apply for my Canadian work visa. […]

According to Yahoo News, a Canadian actor who has appeared on the hit television series Supernatural was trying to cross the US-Canada border and ended up with a five-year ban from the United States along with being denied entry to the United States. The actor, Chad Rook, says that he was crossing into the United […]

If you are looking for help with your immigration case in Toronto, you’ve come to the right place. While we are not immigration consultants, we are instead immigration lawyers. This means that we are more qualified to handle your immigration case, are better regulated and we can offer services that immigration consultants cannot. Why are […]

Happy Valentine’s Day to all of our friends and immigration clients. We’ve got a lot of love and appreciation to go around to all of the people in our lives, especially our immigration clients who have let us help them obtain their United States and Canadian visas.  We know it’s not always a stress-free application […]

Deciding to get married is an exciting decision for a couple. However, it can become tricky when the partners do not hold the same citizenship. It is a common misconception that people who marry Canadians are automatically granted citizenship or residence of some kind which is false. To become a Canadian citizen, all applicants need […]

An LMO is also known as a Labour Market Opinion. It is a component of the Canadian work permit process. There are two parts to obtaining a work permit in Canada. The first is obtaining a Labour Market Opinion, while the second is the work visa application itself. A Labour Market Opinion is essentially permission […]

Any foreign national who wishes to work in the United States will typically have to apply for a United States work visa or work permit before they can be allowed to work in the United States legally.  There are a number of work visa types available for foreign nationals, some of which are specifically for […]

The Federal Skilled Worker Program just re-launched, and we are often asked what jobs qualify for this program. The jobs are found on a list called the NOC job list, or the National Occupation Classification. This list of jobs ensures that the definitions of various occupations around Canada are the same across the board, and […]

Are you considering immigrating to the United States or Canada on a permanent basis? Do you want to visit the United States or Canada temporarily to work, study or vacation? A licensed immigration lawyer (or licensed immigration attorney in the United States) can offer you great guidance and assistance when it comes to applying for […]

The Harbourfront Centre in Toronto has cancelled its World State season opener because the starring actor was stuck in his native Ivory Coast. Delayed Entry Into Canada Due to Visa The actor, Frank Edmond Yao, was not denied entry to Canada, he was just unable to get his visa expedited in time in order to enter […]

In an effort to ensure that we always offer the best service to our immigration clients, our immigration law firm has new extended hours! Niren and Associates Immigration Law Office Hours Our Toronto immigration law office is now open: Weekdays: 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. Weekends: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Our immigration law firm […]

Permanent residents of Canada who hold a permanent resident card, or PR card, must renew these cards every five years to be sure to always have a valid PR card. Without a valid PR card, permanent residents can run into problems like being unable to re-enter Canada after traveling abroad.  But when should you renew […]

The amount of people from the United Kingdom and the United States who immigrate to Canada every year has been increasing over the last few years. Canada has plenty to offer foreign nationals from all over the world, including jobs.  In fact, new changes to Canadian immigration programs may result in even more United States […]

Our own Immigration Lawyer Michael Niren appeared on CTV News this week to discuss Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney’s suggestion that Canadian citizens who have dual citizenship could have their Canadian citizenship revoked if they participate in terrorist act. This comes after a person with dual Canadian and Lebanese citizenship was confirmed to […]