Posts by Michael Niren

iPad not what got man entry to the United States Earlier this week, we wrote about a Canadian man who said he was able to cross the US border and gain entry to the United States using a scanned passport on his iPad. As it turns out, the US Customs and Border Protection agency says […]

Over 6000 Skilled Worker Applications submitted  As of January 3, 2012 just over 6000 Skilled Worker Applications have been received. There is a cap of 10,000 accepted per year. And for each occupation under the General Occupation List for Skilled workers, there is an individual cap. Below are a list of the occupations and the […]

Scanned passport results in entry to the United States Canadians know that they need a valid passport in order to cross the US border and gain entry into the United States. But over the holidays, one Canadian man was allegedly able to cross the US border using only a digital scan of his passport contained […]

I could say so many words trying , perhaps getting close, to express our gratitude for all the work done for our case, but would not be enough. We thank you Dimitri, and Mary Keyork, of course, for all the professional work done, the attention, care and dedication to our case. Saturday was our “historical” day, […]

More immigrants heading out west to work in Alberta Immigrants to Canada are heading out west as more and more jobs become available, hoping to work in Alberta where oil companies expect to hire 100,000 people over the next few years. Alberta’s booming oil industry is attracting immigrants from all over the world, while farming […]

Embarking on a journey to live and work in Canada is an exciting and life-changing decision. Whether you’re considering Canada as your new home, exploring better career opportunities, or seeking a fresh start, navigating the Canadian immigration process can be both challenging and rewarding. In this guide, we’ll provide you with valuable tips and insights […]

To Whom It May Concern; Re: Niren & Associates I came to work with Niren & Associates through a referral and can’t say enough about this firm.    I have dealt with a complex US immigration situation for close to 19 years and have spent the last 10 years working with other firms, to no […]

Faces cannot be covered when taking the Canadian Citizenship Oath We recently posted a blog entry on the new Canadian Citizenship oath rule, which stated that effective immediately people are not allowed to cover their face or mouths when taking the oath. This means that Muslim women will not be able to cover their faces […]

Untrue myths about refugees in Canada We’ve been looking at the number of untrue myths about Canadian immigration and immigrants lately. You can find our previous entries on the subject here, here and here. Immigration in Canada is sometimes a hot topic and is often the subject of untrue myths and cause uninformed prejudices. Refugees […]

Open work permits issued to live-in caregivers According to this CBC News article, at least 10,000 open work permits have been issued to live-in caregivers (more details here). Many advocates of live-in caregivers say the move is unprecedented, as the open work permit allows live-in caregivers to come to Canada but not have to be […]

We had a blast, eating some homemade and yes some store-bought food, exchanging and stealing gifts, handing out awards and smashing gingerbread houses. What more can you ask for? After a year of hard work,  the staff at Niren and Associates deserved to let loose and that they did! A special Thanks to Michelle Madl […]

Words cannot really convey how grateful I am to Niren and Associates for all they have done for me. I seeked their services and advice to obtain a TN work visa. During the whole process the most unexpected situation occurred when I travelled to where I was barred from entering the United States for 3 years. This became a huge […]

This week’s list of 3 Untrue Immigration Myths has a focus on illegal immigrants, which are often subject to much prejudice in Canada. Canadian Illegal Immigrants Myths The following myths are untrue however, are commonly passed off as legitimate arguments: Illegal Immigrants Myth 1.  Illegal Immigrants Are Criminals Illegal immigration is a fact of life […]

Work Visas Rules for Live in Care Givers Change Live in Caregivers have been in the news over the last year. Concerns over abuse in the work place have raised issues about whether they should be able to leave their employers during the process for permanent residence. The Canadian government has in response allowed Live […]

Face coverings during Canadian Citizenship oath banned On Monday, Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney said that effective immediately, face coverings are not allowed when people take the Canadian Citizenship oath. What this really means is that Muslim women will not be allowed to wear burkas, niqabs or anything that covers their faces – […]