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!
Former CFL quarterback deported from Canada to United States
US football player deported from Canada A former Canadian Football League quarterback originally from Texas has been deported from Canada after assault charges have been stayed against him. Cody Ledbetter, formerly of the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and the Edmonton Eskimos, was charged with assault earlier this year when he violated his probation […]
L-1 Visa Application and renewal approved
L-1 Visa Application approved thanks to Niren and Associates We selected Niren & Associates after careful research on our part and interviewing several lawyers at various law firms in the Greater Toronto area. We felt that we had a difficult case because of a past denial of admission to the U.S. and picked Mr. Fadi […]
Judge orders Tamil migrants released from detention
Tamil migrants who were on the MV Sun Sea, the ship that recently docked in British Columbia, have been released from detention after spending one month behind bars. A federal judge had initially reserved his decision on whether they should be released until Friday, September 17th. On Friday, the judge ordered the Tamils, all women, […]
Update on the Canadian Immigrant Investor Program
Canadian Immigrant Investor Program Closures As discussed before, the Federal Immigrant Investor Program is currently suspended pending regulatory changes. This means CIC is not accepting any new Investor Immigration Applications for processing at this time. However, the Quebec Immigrant Investor Program is still open for business! Below are the general criteria for applicants who wish […]
Law Office Notes Series: US Waivers Inadmissibility to the US
New information about US Waivers Every month, at our office we have meetings among the staff about the various ares of Canada and US Immigration and Visas we handle every day. We discuss the latest developments in the law, new procedures, share experiences etc. This helps all of us keep up to date with the […]
Teen barred for life from United States for “angry” e-mail
Drinking and dialing can land you in a lot of trouble in your personal life, but drinking and e-mailing can be worse if it ends up being sent to the wrong people. A single e-mail has now landed a British teenager with an alleged lifetime ban from visiting or entering the United States. The White […]
Should Israelis be given Canadian Refugee status?
Canadian Refugee status for Israelis An Israeli who said his conscience wouldn’t allow him to join the Israeli Army and that he feared terror attacks had his refugee claim denied by Federal Court of Canada this week. Yuriy Goltsberg, 35, was born in the Ukraine but has Israeli citizenship. He and his wife and daughter […]
Canadian gains Entry to the US on Humanitarian Parole
Humanitarian Parole allows Canadian entry to the US Dear Sir, I wish to express my deepest thanks for the tremendous work that your firm has performed in providing a means for my son Don to gain entry to the U.S. on a Parole Status. The work of Katherine Yang has been outstanding and to my […]
India to crack down on Canadian Immigration consultants…maybe
Beware of Canadian Immigration consultants abroad Last week Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney visited India in order to discuss how the country’s police force can deal with immigration consultants who guarantee their clients a life in Canada through fraudulent means. As Kenney left, he said that officials in the Indian government had promised […]
US doctors immigrating to Canada to earn more money
More doctors immigrating to Canada from the United States It’s long been the assumption that Canadian doctors are jumping ship and heading to other countries like the United States to live and work. However, new statistics show quite the opposite as American physicians have begun moving to Canada to work instead. Some reasons are surprising: […]
Immigration to Canada the Solution to Canada’s Labour Problems
Immigration to Canada will help solve Canada’s labour shortage problems The Conference Board of Canada, an independent, non-profit research organization, recently released a paper that analyzes Canada’s population demographics, anticipated growth and the labour shortage the country will face once the baby boomers become set to retire around 2020. “While other options for growing the […]
Niren and Associates Immigration Lawyer Fadi Minawi new AILA Canada Chapter Media Liaison
I want to congratulate Fadi for being selected as the AILA (American Immigration Lawyers Association) Canada Chapter Media Liaison for this coming year. This means that any local or Canada -wide newsworthy event having do to with US Immigration Law will be communicated by Fadi on behalf of AILA to the media. Conversely, when the […]
Medically Exempt Countries for Canada Temporary Visas
Citizens from a total of 175 countries, including Mexico, Croatia and the Bahamas can now enter Canada without medical examinations according to the IRCC. “We are committed to ensuring there is a balance between welcoming visitors and newcomers to Canada while protecting the health and security of Canadians. CIC uses an objective threshold to determine […]
Hockey player may be denied entry into Canada after arrest for DUI
Arrest may result in NHLer being denied entry into Canada Edmonton Oilers Goalie Nikolai Khabibulin was found guilty last week of extreme DUI, excessive speeding and a blood alcohol level of .164, which is more than twice the legal limit. He was sentenced to 30 days in jail by the judge in an Arizona courtroom, […]
Denied Entry to the US? Useful information on US Waivers for Canadians
Information on US Waivers when one is Denied Entry to the US Below is an excerpt from an AILA (American Immigration Lawyers Association) bulletin sent to me by our Associate Fadi Minawi, an AILA member. I think it is a good summary regarding information on US Waivers: ________________________________________________________________ There are many reasons why a person […]