Posts by Michael Niren

Spousal sponsorship and the Tiger Woods debacle Huh? I knew you would say that. Unless you are on a desert island, you have heard about Tiger’s alleged transgressions concerning marital infidelity.  As an immigration lawyer dealing with legal issues on a daily basis, I nevertheless get transfixed by the same gossipy headlines that everyone else […]

Changes to requirements for Labour Market Opinions Employers hiring foreign workers will soon be required to prove compliance of the terms and conditions of employment with respect to Labour Market Opinion (LMO) applications. The changes are in the proposal stages but many of the recommendations will likely be implemented concerning compliance with obligations that employers […]

Two sides to every Canada immigration story All too often we hear in the media about how immigrants are taking away jobs from Canadians; how Refugees are entering Canada in droves and benefiting from Canada’s social systems; how it is so “easy to get into and stay in Canada”. Well the reality is that many […]

Many times individuals who are living in Canada with a Permanent Resident card will want or need to leave for a specific reason and plan to return to Canada once that trip is over. We then receive messages from those concerned that they will face complications when returning to Canada, just like this one: “I […]

Our Representation for US Immigration Hi Fadi I would like to thank you for your excellent US Immigration court representation and the results you obtained. I am very pleased with your counsel at the hearing and I do recommend you as a very competent lawyer. I will be leaving for Florida this Sunday morning, Nov. […]

Immigrant sponsors not required to pay back debts that aren’t theirs A landmark ruling by the Ontario Court of Appeal held that Immigrant Sponsors are not automatically required to pay back immigrant debt of the relatives they sponsored despite having signed an immigrant Sponsors Agreement. Rather the Province now has to proceed with the debt […]

Temporary Resident Status in Canada Expired? Q. Hello, My friend’s Temporary Residence Status in Canada expired. He failed to apply for Restoration of his status within 90 days of his expired status. However, he was recently offered a new job in Canada with an approved Labor Market Opinion (LMO) from Service Canada. Canada Immigration advised […]

Wow. What a turn of events! In the not so distant past, the annual cap on H-1B Petitions was significantly reduced. US employers were finding it increasingly difficult to hire foreign workers and often had to rush their applications in to meet the quota. Now, with the downturn in the economy and the US approaching […]

Today, November 11, we reflect on those who sacrificed their lives so we, as Canadians can live in peace and prosperity. Remembrance Day is a special day for all Canadians, born or naturalized, immigrants or non-immigrants.   We all give thanks to those brave souls who faced horrors we could not even imagine to secure […]

Q. I was accepted in Canada as a “Convention Refugee” in early 199 and later received my Canadian Permanent Residence. I have four Canadian kids. I moved with my husband to US in 1997 because my husband got a job in America. By 2003 we became US Citizens. A number of times Immigration Canada contacted […]

I applied for a Canadian Immigration almost a year ago as a same sex couple with my partner as my sponsor. The attorney’s office asked for a lot of things that we considered to be personal (photos, cards, emails, letters,etc) and assured us all this was necessary to establish the truth in the relationship…at times […]

We are often approached by people wishing to come to Canada as visitors from all over the world. Many people are surprised to hear that getting a Canadian visitor visa, properly known as a Temporary Resident Visa, can be a challenge. Steps for Applying for a Canadian Visitor Visa In order to qualify, applicants have to […]

Hi Michael, Good day! I just would like to commend Vian for her work on my Study Permit and US Entry package, she did good. I appreciate the constant follow ups and calls and great attention to detail. Hope to work with you again soon. 🙂  I love your company. Vian, Thank you for an […]

Q. I have a job offer in the US. I require a TN Visa. I am considering purchasing a TN Visa Kit offered online. What is your view about TN Visa Kits? A.  This is a question that is often asked in many different ways. TN Visa Kits are what I consider a “Do-it-Yourself” approach […]

Thank you very much. I was granted the Canadian Tourist Visa, multiple entry  on the 13th of October. I am very grateful to Niren and Associates Immigration lawyers,  Micheal Niren , Elizabeth and others. Thank You for everything Dr. O