Second time working with Visaplace, and was successful again with a visa application for parents (2 out of 2). Worked with Felicita and Mansi, strong guidance, very detailed approach to putting together a very thorough and comprehensive application. Good feedback and support throughout the full process. Highly recommend Visaplace!
TN Visa Application at the Peace Bridge Approved
TN Visa application approved thanks to Niren and Associates immigration law firm Hello Fadi/Laura This morning (Monday) I went to the Peace Bridge to process my TN Visa application. It was a long process, as we had anticpated, which took them 2.5 hours to interview/process. It was a successful application however, as I got the status […]
New Canadian passports may be “more convenient” and will not include fingerprints
The new Canadian electronic passport will be valid for 10 years but according to the Canadian government, Canadians are unaware of what the new passports will include and what they won’t include. Last week, the government provided some more information on the new e-passports to clear things up. Passport Canada recently released the results of […]
Spousal Sponsorship gone Bad: Family and Immigration law don’t always see “eye to eye”
Spousal Sponsorship repercussions CBC reported last week that a Canadian man who was married to a Ukrainian woman for a short time now wants her deported. He still pays spousal support for the woman, who he met through a dating website. He applied for a visitor’s visa (temporary resident visa) on her behalf, and married […]
Lawyer assists with Permanent Resident Card Renewal for Canada
Permanent Residence Card Renewal Approved Hi Katherine, I wanted you to know that I am grateful to you and your assistant Johanna for the guidance and help in renewing my permanent resident card status. First of all, I really appreciated the guidance you gave me for my travel document application, and instructing me on which […]
US Business Visa Secured
US Business Visa Secured thanks to Niren and Associates immigration law firm I’d like to take the chance to thank Niren & Associates for the excellent work in securing my US Business Visa Pass for a recent & critical trip to Las Vegas for an important Trade Show function that I needed to attend. Their […]
American Actor makes Refugee Claim in Vancouver fearing Hollywood “Wackers”
As widely reported Actor Randy Quaid (“Cousin Eddie” in the Chevy Chase Vacation movies) has applied for refugee status in Canada along with his wife, Evi. While the Quaids were on the run, reality show star Dog the Bounty Hunter made a public plea for the Quaids to turn themselves in, otherwise, “the Chapman family […]
Immigration Services now in Orlando, Florida
We continue to expand our immigration services throughout Canada and the US. We now have a presence in Orlando Florida. Like in Toronto, we offer the same US and Canada Immigration and Visa services. Call us directly. Stay tuned for more news of our immigration and visa service expansion plans.
Citizenship Week Citizenship Award recipients announced
This week is Citizenship Week in Canada, and once every year during Citizenship Week the Canada Citizenship Award is given out in a citizenship ceremony. The award was formerly called the Citation for Citizenship. The award is given out to recognize the contribution of those who help newcomers while promoting the rights and responsibilities that […]
So how do your lawyers communicate with you?
Or do they? A big, perhaps, one of the biggest concerns immigration clients express is the level of accessibility they will have to their lawyers. After all people are playing thousands of dollars for legal services that will have a major impact on their lives i.e., moving to a new country temporarily or permanently. Sadly, […]
Immigration and Refugee Board refusal sends man back to Mexico
The assistant to a journalist allegedly killed during Mexico’s drug violence had been denied refugee status. The man was the assistant to Amado Ramírez Dillane, who was prominent among Mexican journalists and covered the drug cartel violence and the activities of government officials, leaving him with a number of enemies. He was killed in April […]
Should I make the move?
As immigration lawyers, we often get inquires from people asking whether they should move from their place of residence to Canada or to the US. Now this may seem like a standard question for an immigration lawyer but in most cases, we find that such people have really “jumped the gun” so to speak. What […]
Live Chat responses from Canadian Immigration Minister
Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney engaged in a Live Chat through the Globe and Mail website a week ago, which allowed Canadians to ask questions to both the minister and Rob Oliphant, who is the Canadian Liberal Multiculturalism critic. A series of well-rounded questions were asked, and several questions sparked miniature debates between […]
Happy Canadian Thanksgiving to our Immigration Clients and Friends
We in Canada have a lot to be thankful for. Consistently rated as one of the best countries to live in by the UN, Canada is a top immigration destination for those seeking a better life for themselves and their families. With our stable banking system, low crime rate and highly educated demographic, Canada has […]
New Canadian immigration program expansion for newcomers
Last week, Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney announced a new program intended to provide new immigrants with ways to get temporary work experience relevant to their occupational fields. These work placements will be within the Federal government in order to help newcomers have a smoother transition into the Canadian workforce. “Newcomers are key […]
George Galloway to sue Canadian Immigration Minister
George Galloway, a former member of the British Parliament who was refused entry to Canada for a year-and-a-half has announced he is planning on suing Canadian Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney as well as the Canadian government for damaging his reputation. Galloway was active in British Parliament and is known for his opinions […]