Posts by Michael Niren

According to an article in the Toronto Star , The Canadian Society of Immigration Consultants (CSIC) has published the names of hundreds of immigration consultants on their website, saying are no longer members and are not allowed to charge for their services. Since June 30th, the Canadian Society of Immigration Consultants has been replaced by […]

Illegal immigrant can’t get health care because she didn’t pay application fees A Grenadian woman who came to Canada in 1999 and remained in Toronto after her visitor visa expired has been denied free health care by the Federal Court of Appeal, according to an article in the Globe and Mail. As the woman’s health […]

Hi Shab, It was a little frightening but I got through immigration on Friday with a TRP valid until 31 July. Ron will scan and send the TRP to you first thing Monday morning and I presume we will have to get an application for an extension under way as soon as possible. It is […]

Dear Mary, thank you so much for your call and email with this information! I have to apologize for my tears, I’d have control over my emotions but this is something that I have been dreaming since I first came to Canada and it has been almost 11 years now. This is like a present […]

We here in Canada have just celebrated our July 1 holiday and now it’s time for our US friends to celebrate their Day of Independence. The 4th of July is a special day not just for Americans but for all those who cherish freedom and individual rights. Despite the bad “PR” that Americans often get […]

Depending on your application for immigration to Canada, you may be required to undergo a medical exam. In Canada, permanent residents usually have to undergo a medical exam, which will determine if the person’s health is a danger to the public or will be an excessive demand on Canadian health and social services. This can […]

June 20th was World Refugee Day, and Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney marked the occasion with a speech he delivered in Ottawa. According to his speech, Canada has been a safe refuge for refugees since the 1700s for people escaping oppression and persecution everywhere. “Last year alone, we resettled more than 12,000 refugees […]

New US immigration law may make life miserable for illegal immigrants The Federal government intervened and amended the super-strict Arizona immigration law before it passed last summer removing the parts of the law that unfairly targeted minorities living in the state. Initially, the law gave power to law enforcement that would allow them to stop […]

In Canada, some temporary resident applicants may have to undergo a medical examination by a doctor in order to be admissible to Canada. Unlike permanent residence applications that often necessitate a medical examination, visitor visas  including temporary foreign workers, students and visitors do not usually need one. In most cases, visits to Canada that last […]

Mayor Bloomberg says no United States visa reform is “national suicide” New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg said that United State’s lack of immigration reform is “suicide” in a speech to the United States Council of Foreign Relations last month, telling those on hand that the United State’s economy would suffer if it was not easier […]

Calculating Points to Come to Canada as a Skilled Worker Some Canadian immigration methods require the calculating of points to determine whether or not you are eligible for the Skilled Worker category. Points are calculated based on education level, language proficiency, experience, age, employment opportunities and adaptability. Calculating education points For education, the maximum available is […]

Citizenship and Immigration Canada has announced important changes to three of its immigration programs that will come into effect July 1st, 2011. The changes affect the Federal Skilled Worker Program, The Federal Immigrant Investor Program and the Federal Immigrant Entrepreneur Program. Changes to the Federal Skilled Worker Program Effective July 1st Only 500 applications will […]

Dear Mary and Shabnam: I passed my final Ph.D. exam this week and I am finished at the University of Western Ontario except for a few minor things. I want to thank you for all you did for me and your prompt response to facilitate and expedite the study permit that I needed.  The border […]

Family had been told to leave Canada by June or face deportation from Canada We recently blogged about the ordeal of the Maeng family originally from Korea who has lived in New Brunswick and run their own business there for the last eight years. The family was recently denied an extension for their temporary residency […]

The United States Travel Association is teaming up with several other United States travel, tourism and hospitality organizations to raise awareness about the importance and necessity of United States visa reform to improve the economy and create jobs. According to the United States Travel Association, every 35 visitors to the United States creates one job […]