Posts by Michael Niren

The immigration interview can be the most difficult part of the application process.  It doesn’t have to be, though! Keep in mind that the interview process is designed to verify the information on your request and to test what you know about Canada. While passing the immigration interview is crucial to your success, try not […]

When you first call or meet with an immigration attorney, it can be hard to know what questions to ask them–especially if you are unfamiliar with immigration law. Asking the right questions can help you determine if a particular immigration attorney is right for you, develop a strong, working relationship with your attorney, and move […]

These days, there are many options when searching for an immigration lawyer in a large city like Toronto. Finding the right Canada immigration lawyer or attorney is important if you are to achieve your immigration and visa goals. The visa process can be very challenging and often requires the help of an immigration professional to […]

I have been around the block so to speak. Over the years I have met thousands of people wishing to immigrate, get work visas, study or just visit Canada or the US. Some of these people are in terrible trouble, facing removal and deportation.  But my experience doesn’t end there. I have also encountered many […]

Ellen Fairclough made the years 1959-1960 very special for Canada, and for many desperate refugees. She opened up Canada’s gates to a total of 6,912 refugees that year. 325 tubercular refugees and 501 people that were related to them were allowed to migrate into Canada. 1959 was eventually named World Refugee Year due to the […]

Earlier on this year, the city of Toronto took steps to assist immigrants and give them access to City of Toronto services even if they are not here legally. There are currently an estimated 200,000 immigrants here illegally at this present time. Toronto wants you to know that if you are out of status there […]

After reviewing scores of application packages from students across Canada and the US, Niren and Associates has selected the recipients of the immigration law firm’s first annual scholarship for the fall 2013 school year.  Each year, the firm awards $1000 each to one Canadian and one US student enrolled in university in the fall.  The […]

On August 16, 2013, Canada’s Citizenship and Immigration Minister Chris Alexander, officially welcomed one of the first permanent residents Eric Byrne, originally from Ireland, under the new Federal Skilled Trades Program. “The new Federal Skilled Trades Program enables us to attract and retain skilled workers – like Eric – so we can address regional labour […]

What is a Passport, Exactly? Quick History Lesson The term “passport” is  not derived from “sea ports”, but from a medieval document that was required to pass through the gate ( or “porte”) of a city wall, or to pass through a territory. However, the concept of a passport has been around even before that, […]

Are you looking to come to study in Canada? Do you need to work while studying? We’ve collected some important facts about the requirements for a Canadian study visa, as well as the circumstances under which you can work while studying under the visa. They are compiled into the beautiful infographic below:

Are you thinking of travelling to Canada? Other than packing and planning your stay in Canada you will likely need to think of all the information you need to present at the Canadian border. We have compiled and organized a set of points that will surely help you in your preparation for your travel to […]

Good Morning, I just wanted to inform you that the TN visa was successfully renewed and my status extended for 3 years. My I-94 expires in August 2014 because my passport expires then but the CBP officer explained that once my passport gets renewed then my family and I would just need to go in to […]

The client married his wife within 2 days of meeting her, and tried to sponsor her to come to Canada after their marriage. Their application was refused because the Officer did not believe that the couple had a genuine relationship. How Niren & Associates Helped Though on the face, the refusal of the application was […]

The client’s mother had permanent residence status in Canada, but overstayed her time in Iran and as a result, did not meet her residency obligations for permanent residence status, and as such, was refused a travel document to return to Canada. How Niren & Associates Helped When the client contacted us, we realized that the […]

The client was sponsoring his father from Kuwait, and his father was deemed medically inadmissible due to a prior heart condition and major surgery.  The Officer had sent a letter notifying that he was going to refuse the application. How Niren & Associates Helped With our firm’s help, the client was able to present strong […]