I have nothing but praise! The entire team was extremely professional, knowledgeable, and kind, especially Mansi Sanghiv. She patiently explained everything I needed to know and resolved all of my concerns. I felt safe and well taken care of throughout the entire process. I am extremely satisfied with the service and experience, and I wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone looking for quality, dedication, and trust.
Do Canadian Permanent Residents Need a US Visitor Visa to Enter the US
If you are a Canadian Permanent resident and not a Canadian citizen, you may require a visa to enter the USA depending on what country you are from. For instance, if you are a Canadian PR from India, you will need to apply for a US Visitor Visa whereas if you are from, say, the […]
Are TN Visas and other US Work Permits like L-1 and E-2 Business Visas still being issued for Canadians during this economic crisis?
As you all know, we are in the midst of a economic recession on both the US and Canadian side of the borders. Unemployment is up, business profits are down and people are rightly concerned about their futures. Many of our clients are asking about whether the US is still “open for business” for Canadians […]
E-2 Visa issued but can I Reenter the US?
Hi Michael, You obtained an E-2 work visa to the US for me several years ago. My question now is if I was to leave America for over 30 days would that be a problem? Hope all is well, HW _________________ Hello If your E-2 Visa was obtained at a US Consulate (say in Toronto) […]
Sponsorship Appeal was Successful but I’m Still Waiting.
My appeal was allowed through the IAD (Immigration Adjudication Division) on 2 August 2008 and the Canadian High Commission opened my file after 3 months of the decision. They said that they did not get letter from IAD that my appeal is allowed. I then submitted the same letter to them and they advised that […]
Spousal Sponsorship Application leads to Canadian Landed Immigrant Status.
Dear Mary and Victoriya, As of Monday, July 13th at 6:00 am I am a Canadian landed immigrant . I would like to express my deepest thanks and appreciation for all your work and help throughout this lengthy, sometimes frustrating, process. Your hard work, commitment, support, follow ups, up dates, encouragement, always returning my calls […]
New Canadian Visa Requirements for Nationals of Mexico to reduce Refugee Claims
Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney announced today that as of July 14, 2009 Mexicans will require temporary resident visas or more commonly known as visitor visas to enter Canada. Citizens of the Czech Republic will also face such restrictions. The rationale given is to stem the flow of refugee claims from Mexico which […]
Permanent Resident Card and Canadian Citizenship Requirements
Our family got Canadian Permanent Residence and a Record of Landing in 1995. I traveled back to Hong Kong and returned to Canada on a regular basis to meet the legal requirements. In 2000, I stayed in a Hospital (I have medical records) for some months and I did not to return to Canada for […]
J-1 Visas to the US: Educational and Cultural Exchange Visas
The J-1 visa is used by international visitors to enter the United States (U.S.) temporarily for educational or cultural exchange purposes as by the Exchange Visitor Program defined by the Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act. Exchange Visitor program participants are expected to return to their respective home countries to utilize the skills that they […]
US and Canadian Immigration and Visa Videos: Join US at our YouTube Channel
Niren and Associates has a YouTube Channel featuring a series of videos about Canadian and US Visas and Immigration. The videos are about topics ranging from Canadian immigration to US Work Visas. You can find our Immigration Video Chanel here at: http://www.youtube.com/user/visaplace We hope that you find them enjoyable and informative. You can also access […]
Happy 4th of July from Our Immigration Law Office
We want to wish all our American Clients and friends a Happy 4th of July. Wishes also go out to our Canadian and other clients who we helped to immigrate, work and study in the US. Some of you have become US Citizens yourselves. Although times are tough in this economic climate we are finding […]
Happy Canada Day from Niren and Associates, Immigration Lawyers
We at Niren and Associates Immigration Lawyers wish all our clients and friends a Happy Canada Day. For many of you, Canada Day is a special holiday as Canada is your new adopted home. Immigrants from around the world have chosen and continue to choose Canada as a destination to live, work and study. Our […]
Spousal Sponsorship Refusals are too High
As reported by Torstar News, government documents reveal that just under 50% of spousal sponsorship applications are refused from certain regions such as southern China, Western Africa. In other areas refusal rates are also unacceptably high. MP Olivia Chow calls this high refusal rate “cruel and arbitrary”. I cannot agree more. At our office, we […]
Do I Need a US Waiver for a Stopover?
If you have overstayed your visa, you may be eligible for a waiver, which would mean you could avoid the three or ten year bar. Understanding US Waivers for a Stopover If you have been denied entry to the US because of a criminal record, you need advanced permission to enter the US – in […]
Canadian Spousal Sponsorship Application for Permanent Residence Approved.
Dear Mary , I have just returned from the interview with Immigration Canada , and as you said it just a formality. No questions asked and just had to sign on the “dotted line” . I am now a Canadian permanent resident! The official papers are to follow in a few weeks time. So thank […]
Olympic Hopeful Kaitlyn Weaver Becomes Canadian Citizen
Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney today welcomed Olympic hopeful Kaitlyn Weaver as a Canadian citizen at a ceremony in Kitchener, Ontario. “On behalf of the Government of Canada, I am proud to welcome Kaitlyn Weaver as a Canadian,” Minister Kenney said. “Our citizenship is one of the most valuable things we can possess. […]
