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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!
Can I Request a Fast Appointment at the U.S. Consulate/Embassy?
Many applicants who are required to attend US visa appointments at the U.S. Consulate/Embassy in Canada often ask “well, how soon can I get an appointment?” or “how long do I have to wait?” These common questions all share a common answer. The current waiting times vary depending on the location of the Consulate/Embassy. In general, […]
President Obama’s US Immigration Reform Speech Highlights
US Immigration Reform United States President Barack Obama gave a speech at the National Council of La Raza this week, making several remarks on US immigration reform and gateways to United States Citizenship for illegal aliens living in the country. Obama also mentioned the DREAM Act, which was blocked in the Senate. The DREAM act […]
Happy 4th of July to our American Friends
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 […]
Corporate employee crosses border as business visitor
Afternoon Amandine, Our company is very satisfied with the level of service provided by Niren and Associates to date. As with all service based companies, communications are a critical component of success and Niren and Associates clearly understands this with comprehensive follow-up and attention to detail regardless of the communication format. Niren and Associates’ professional […]
H-1B Visas Reaches Cap for 2010
Remaining 11,000 H-1B Visas Taken At the end of last year, a surprisingly high amount of H-1B visas were still available, which some speculated was due to the recession and higher visa fees. However, those fears can be set aside now as all of the remaining visas, which carried over into January, have all been […]
H-1B Visas Update: Visas still Available
Cap for H-1B visas not yet Reached The cap for H-1B visas for the fiscal 2010-2011 year still has not been reached. According to United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, a record high number of H-1B visas are still available, about 11,000. In 2009, it took until December for the cap to be reached. Most […]
H1B Visas Update for 2010
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 […]
An H1B Visa “Thank You”
H1B Visa Approved thanks to Niren and Associates Immigration Law Firm Dear Fadi: How does one express the deep gratitude I owe you and your firm? Before contacting your firm I had engaged two law firms in the USA. The first was quick to quote a non-refundable price and send contracts. After this they were also […]
US Business Visa approved after denied entry
US Business Visa approved thanks to Niren and Associates I would like to thank Niren and Associates for your recent help in assisting me in obtaining a B1 business visitor’s visa for the US after being turned back at the US border in June. Katherine Yang along with Fadi Minawi prepared a re-entrance package and […]
EB-6 “Startup Visa” Proposed: April 27, 2014
New EB-6 Visa A bill that’s currently in the United States Senate will add another category to the list of American visas available for foreign nationals. The bill called the Startup Visa Act, was introduced by Republican Senator Richard Lugar and former presidential candidate John Kerry in February. This new visa would stimulate the American […]
US Business Visas for After Sales Service for Business Visitors working in the US
More information on US Business Visas for our clients As part of our series on US Business Visas, discussed here and here, there is an exception to the rule that prohibits work in the US without a work permit. The general rule is that if you wish to work in the US, you require a […]
I was refused a US Business Visa. What Next?
US Business Visa refusal questions for our immigration lawyers Q. I applied for an US Business Visa under the E-2 category. My application took a few months and came back refused because my investment was not “substantial enough” . I invested $50,000 into a gym in Maryland. How much investment qualifies as “substantial investment” for […]
US Business Visas for Canadians: The Various Options
US Business Visas for Canadians We are contacted every day from Canadians wishing to work or visit the US. Depending on a person’s circumstances, there are different US Visas that may be appropriate for them in terms of entering the US. Visas for Working in the USA For the purpose of working in the US, […]
Temporary Protected Status (TPS) Program Introduced to Help Haitians in the US
Temporary Protected Status Program The United States Department of Homeland Security has introduced a Temporary Protected Status, or TPS program to help Haitians living in the United States. No other significant weather event has impacted Haiti more than the tragic January earthquake, which was the reason for the introduction of the program. The government has also […]
E-2 Investor Visas Are Becoming Harder for Canadians to Obtain These Days
E-2 Visas Can be Tricky in a Poor Economy We have written about E-2 Investor Visas in the past: those US Work Permits for investors starting or buying a business in the US. Such business are often launched by entrepreneurs taking on great personal risk in the hopes of creating employment for themselves and other […]