Posts by Michael Niren

Often we get this question: “If I want to apply for a Green card, what are the Affidavit of Support Requirements?” The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) generally requires a petitioner to file an Affidavit of Support, which ensures that the intending immigrant has a sufficient financial source and will not be a public […]

A financial sponsor is needed by anyone looking to acquire a lawful permanent residence in the United States through a family based petition. When you file a petition for your relative to immigrate to the US, you are deemed to have accepted the responsibilities and agreed to sponsor your beneficiary by filing an Affidavit of […]

  It is always nice to  receive comments from our clients like the one below. We really strive to make dreams come true. Moving to Canada is always a challenge. The paperwork, waiting periods and follow ups with Canada Immigration do not make it easy. So when we are successful with our cases, it is […]

If you are a prospective employer of a foreign national whom you want to sponsor to become a US permanent resident on the basis of  a permanent job offer, you must carefully examine the multifarious process involved. Before you proceed to the first step you need to  ascertain whether your prospective employee will meet any […]

Jobs That Do Not Require a Work Permit in USA Many US visas require that a job offer has been made to you when you want to work in the United States. The reason that you need a job offer to qualify for those visas is that your employer will file a petition on the […]

Based from the large quantity of applications received by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (UCSIS) in some countries, family based petitions have become one of the most sought after methods in bringing a relative into the United States. In certain countries like China, Philippines, and Mexico, the period of waiting could be very […]

About US Waiver Applications If you have a criminal record and would like to enter the United States, you may need a waiver of inadmissibility in certain circumstances. Some people enter the US  without issues, but are then denied entry on other occasions. If you attempt to cross the border knowing you are inadmissible, you […]

How H-1B Employers must comply Why must United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) impose strict compliance on establishing proof of employer– employee relationship when all other requirements have been met for H-1B visas? Not only is the employer required to provide proof of petitioner–beneficiary’s relationship, the employer has to also show the relationship to […]

When an American citizen or lawful permanent resident marries someone from another country, they usually have one main question: how long will it take to bring my spouse to the United States? As a United States permanent resident, you can petition your spouse to immigrate to the United States. While your spouse can be eligible […]

Working in Canada is a very attractive option for many. But in order to work legally in Canada, you need to get a work permit or a work visa. There are different ways to get a work permit in Canada, depending on where you currently live. Work Permit in Canada for Americans and Mexicans Under […]

Some people are denied entry to Canada because of a criminal record. In the past, people have been denied entry to Canada for criminal offenses they never thought would catch up with them – such as an arrest for marijuana possession decades ago or a DUI conviction. Rest assured, a criminal record of any kind […]

Want to work in British Columbia? You might require Canada Work Permit renewal Immigration to Canada is hard enough;  being allowed to stay is another story. Shortly after coming to Canada, some visitors and immigrants will try to get jobs in the country. To work in in this country you would need a Canada Work […]

Can a Canadian Work in the US? Yes indeed! While Canadians cannot just pack up and move to the US and work, there are several ways that Canadians can obtain a visa to legally work in the US. The best option for a Canadian who wants to work in the United States may be a […]

As reported in the news, Conrad Black was released from a US prison and today has been admitted to Canada. He has been convicted of Fraud and did time for it in the US. Since he renounced his Canadian citizenship in order to become a member of the House of Lords in the UK, he […]

In order to visit, study or conduct business in Canada, people from many different countries need to apply for a visitor’s visa (for a list of countries whose citizens who do and do not require a visitor visa click here). In Canada, a visitor visa is also called a Temporary Resident Visa or a Temporary […]