Posts by Michael Niren

The Canadian Government puts forward on August 17 the intended regulatory changes to the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) that will improve Canada’s selection for skilled workers who can certainly meet the expectations upon arrival in the country. Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney said that skilled immigrant workers the way to success in […]

  Manslaughter conviction results in Dog the Bounty Hunter being denied visa American celebrity reality TV star Dog the Bounty Hunter has been denied a visa to travel to the United Kingdom because of his criminal record. Dog’s criminal record stems from a manslaughter conviction from the late 1970s in the United States, where he […]

Are you at risk of being deported from the United States? You may be eligible for the deferment of an action on deportation orders if you meet the criteria. The Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued a memorandum that may benefit young undocumented individuals who entered the United States in good faith […]

A grandmother living in Toronto was deported to Sri Lanka earlier this month, accompanied by a Canada Border Services Agency officer on her flight. The woman, who is 70 years old, has a Canadian daughter and granddaughter and no family in Sri Lanka – and currently, there’s barely anyone available to pick her up at the […]

Applying for an immigrant visa without the assistance of an immigration attorney is far from easy. There are many ways to work and live in Canada. Coming to the country as a provincial nominee is among the surest means to get employment in Canada. How to get a provincial nomination certificate You must be nominated […]

Wow. That is a sentiment I have heard from time to time from people seeking immigration help. A common complaint that I have heard over the years goes like this: “I hired an immigration lawyer. He impressed me. I paid him his fee and now I can’t reach him and have no idea what is […]

Dear Colleagues I had a half hour consultation with Mr Fadi Minawi this morning – he was polite, knowledgeable and helpful – I was having difficulty finding out if the renewal of my US Permanent resident card (green card) had been approved, and he was able to get the information for me very quickly and phone me back to […]

Obtaining an LMO An LMO (Labour Market Opinion) may be a legal necessity for employers who want to hire foreign workers. It essentially proves that there are no qualified Canadian applicants nearby, and allows you to hire foreign workers instead. Not all jobs that hire foreign workers require an LMO, but many do.  The LMO […]

Here is a nice email from a happy client applying for a PR Card ______________________________ Subject: THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!   I have experienced the most professional and most efficient immigration services at Niren Associates. I have used the Niren for my work permit  and was amazed with the results.  I will retain Niren Associates to help me […]

Government complains to Law Society about Toronto Immigration Lawyer A colleague of mine (Guidy Mamann, a reputable and well-known Toronto immigration lawyer whom I have great respect for) was complained against by the government. They complained to the Law Society of Upper Canada – the regulatory body that governs Ontario lawyers – saying that he […]

As reported by CBC Immigration Minister Jason Kenny and Human Resources Minister Diane Finley have teamed up against foreign strippers and sex workers, making it policy to deny them postive Labor Market Opinions and Work Permits.   This means exotic dancers need not apply if they are foreigners. And for those already in Canada on work visas, your time […]

Good Afternoon Amandine, I am taking this opportunity to express my appreciation for the wonderful job you and your law firm did for my fiancee and I just received a letter CIC documenting the approval of my Temporary Resident Permit for 3 years.  I I wanted to say thank you very much. Have a wonderful […]

My name is Atash and I am currently a client at Niren & Associates.  Recently I re-applied for my Humanitarian Parole for entry into the United States.  This was in lieu of my pending Waiver Application case, which was in the hands of the USCIS at the time of my re-application. Throughout this process, Laura […]

This is a first I think. As reported in the Globe and Mail, the government took the unusal step of complaining to the Law Society of Upper Canada, the regulatory body governing  Ontario lawyers. The complaint was against  a Toronto Immigration Lawyer for allegedly engaging  in professional misconduct for claiming that the government gave special treatment to Conrad Black in processing […]

We are humbled and honoured to have been notified that we won the 2012 Top Choice Award for Top Immigration Law Firm in Toronto for the third year in a row!       A big thank you to our clients, friends and colleagues who voted for us. We are really grateful for all your support and encouragement. Our mission has […]