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Immigration Lawyer Michael Niren on CTV News: Canadian Citizenship
The potential elimination of birthright citizenship in Canada is a story we’ve been following closely on our blog in the last few days. Recently, an article out of Hong Kong said that immigration consultants were encouraging Chinese women to hide their pregnancies and come to Canada to give birth so that their babies will automatically […]
Immigration Fraud Costs two Men Up To $100,000
Two men face fines of up to $100,000 or five years in jail for immigration fraud Two men in Nova Scotia, one a Canadian citizen and one a permanent resident, are facing up to $100,000 in fines or up to five years in jail for helping people get Canadian citizenship and permanent resident status in […]
Top 10 Tips for Immigration Applications to Canada
Embarking on a journey to live and work in Canada is an exciting and life-changing decision. Whether you’re considering Canada as your new home, exploring better career opportunities, or seeking a fresh start, navigating the Canadian immigration process can be both challenging and rewarding. In this guide, we’ll provide you with valuable tips and insights […]
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You want to know the “real deal’ when it comes to hiring a lawyer or law firm for immigration services? There is a lot of mis-information out there in cyberspace about who to turn to for help when it comes to immigration service providers, whether they be licensed immigration lawyers, consultants or just friends and family. Immigration […]
Canada Border Services Cracks Down on Marriage Fraud for Immigration
New documents show that from 2008 to 2010, the Canada Border Services Agency has opened 39 different investigations into marriage fraud for immigration purposes according to this article in the Winnipeg Free Press. While 39 cases doesn’t seem like a lot, many fraudulent marriage cases have similarities or often involve the same people who help […]
Immigration fraud tip line gaining criticism
Immigration fraud tip line for “problem they haven’t even demonstrated exists” According to this article in the Montreal Gazette, a new government tip line that’s set up to allow people to report immigration fraud is garnering a lot of criticism. Tip line was announced last week by Citizenship and Immigration Canada The NDP immigration critic, […]
Some Frequently Asked Questions About Immigration to Canada
The demand for many to immigrate to Canada for either temporary residence or permanent residence is greater than ever. Therefore, it is only natural that there would be a long list of frequently asked questions about immigration to Canada. Frequently Asked Questions About Immigration to Canada Here are a few of the most frequently asked […]
Immigration fraud costs students… permanently
Visas of over 50 students permanently rejected due to immigration fraud According to this article in The Times of India, more than 50 students have had their visas to Canada and the United Kingdom permanently denied after being tied to immigration fraud in India. According to one student, the fraudulent immigration consultants promised study loans for international […]
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 […]
Former Immigration Regulator still active
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 […]
Family faces charges for fake marriage immigration scam
Immigration scammers arrested in California A California husband, wife and daughter have been arrested for arranging fake marriages for immigration purposes, according to United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Their immigration services company MPEagle Consultants allegedly charged people with visas $60,000 to arrange sham marriages using faked photos of people in different clothes and at […]
Top 5 Tips For Successful Immigration To Canada – Part 2
Another Top 5 Tips For Successful Immigration To Canada In our ongoing series of Top 5 Tips here is our second list of tips for Successful Immigration to Canada. Get All Your Immigration Questions Answered Prepare a list of questions for your immigration consultant or immigration lawyer before your first meeting. This way, you won’t […]
Questions to Ask an Immigration Lawyer Before You Hire
How to Choose an Immigration Lawyer: Questions to ask The immigration lawyer or immigration consultant you choose to hire will have an big effect on the success of your immigration application. When deciding whom to hire, ask them these five questions to know if they are the right immigration lawyer for you and your case. […]
Do You Know What To Ask Your Immigration Lawyer?
Why is Choosing the Right Immigration Lawyer Important? Choosing an immigration lawyer (or immigration attorney as they’re called in the United States) is an important part of your immigration process. Not all immigration lawyers are the same, and choosing the right one can mean the difference between the success of your immigration application and the […]
Citizenship and Immigration Canada officer accused of accepting bribes for PR cases
Citizenship and Immigration Canada officer targeted Toronto’s Spanish-speaking community According to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, a probe has been launched into a senior immigration officer who worked at the Dundas Street West Citizenship and Immigration Canada office. The Citizenship and Immigration Canada officer allegedly told applicants that we would approve their permanent residence applications […]