Posts by Michael Niren

Canada Immigration Statistics and Population Increase A new Canada Immigration Statistics report has found that Canada’s population increased in the third quarter of 2010 because of the highest rates of immigration to Canada in 40 years. From July to October, Canada’s population increased 129,300 to 34,238,000. According to Statistics Canada, about 65 per cent or […]

Temporary workers in Canada didn’t have proper work permits Three temporary workers in Canada are facing deportation for accidentally overstaying their temporary work permits. The three workers are being called the “Three Amigos” in their small community, and the three amigos were working for over a hear and a half in Alberta until the poor […]

Senate blocks The DREAM Act The DREAM Act (Development, Relief and Education for Alien Minors Act) is designed to provide a path for legal status to people who came to the United States illegally as children. It passed through the House of Representatives in November of this year, but did not have the number of […]

Fake immigration consultant targeted students online We have previously blogged about a fake immigration consultant who took money from a group of students from China, promising to sort out their visa overstay issues. The immigration consultant didn’t do anything at all, that is, until one of the students had no money left after giving the […]

I have used Niren & Associates for both my L1-A Visa and Green Card (Canada to U.S.).  They are prompt, courteous, professional, and highly skilled.  I was always kept aware of what to expect during two very complex, multiple-step processes, and always felt confident that their advice and services were top-notch. I wouldn’t use any […]

Why Canada immigration application refusals happen It is up to the applicant to ensure that their Canada immigration application is filled out properly, does not  have any mistakes and includes all of the necessary paperwork and documentation. It is not up to the government to contact you to let you know that you have forgotten […]

H1B Visas news and updates for 2010 Earlier in 2010, the United States Government increased the fees for companies applying for H1B visas, while fees for immigrant H1B processing also increased. However, the fee increases were extremely small, and in some cases the fees only increased by only $5. As of December 10th, 2010, there […]

Dear, Mary, I highly appreciate & thank you for all your hard work, and assistance you provided in putting together my E2 work Visa application. Mary, thank you very much. I found the interview preparation the most valuable aspect of the whole process. It provided me with the confidence. Mary, I want to know that, […]

Nobody it seems, according to  Canadian Minister of Immigration and Citizenship Jason Kenney speaking in the Philippines last month to assess the situation about unscrupulous Immigration Consultants. In a press conference, Kenney said he is aware that people representing themselves as immigration consultants had been advertising and claiming they can help Filipinos enter Canada. “But […]

Immigration consultant legislation receives final approval Legislation to regulate immigration consultants has received final approval in the House and Commons this week, and just has to pass through the Senate to become official. The bill, Bill C-35, would make it illegal for people who are unauthorized,to give immigration advice in exchange for a fee. The […]

Words from a recent TN Visa client… Hi Katherine I just wanted to take this opportunity to thank you & your staff for your immense help in enabling me to secure my TN Visa recently. There is no doubt in my mind that you & your team prepared me fully, not only in providing the […]

Canadian Working on a TN Visa Q.  I am a Canadian working in the USA as a Management Consultant under on a TN Visa. My Visa expires in January 2011 and I want to renew it. Can I renew it from within the US or do I have to return to Canada and apply at […]

New Canadian citizenship test had five times the failure rate A new Canadian citizenship test was introduced this past March, along with a special, more in-depth citizenship guide that was designed to inform immigrants of Canada’s laws, culture and politics. Since this new test and accompanying study guide have come out, failure rates have increased […]

Prior assault charge could affect US visa application British singer and television singing competition “X Factor” judge Cheryl Cole is facing the possible denial of her US visa application because of an assault charge from seven years ago, according to the Daily Mail. According to the British newspaper, in 2003 Cole punched a bathroom attendant […]

Immigration Hearing Q and A Q. I have been illegally here for many years and now things have caught up with me. I have an immigration hearing next month and I don’t know what to do? Do I need a lawyer? _______ A. Depending on your circumstances, the outcome of  your immigration hearing could mean […]