Posts by Michael Niren

True or false: when you’re immigrating to the US or Canada, you don’t need an immigration lawyer. Many people believe they don’t need an immigration lawyer because they think they already understand the process, or because lawyers don’t have a good reputation. They’re also worried about the expense of hiring an attorney. However, that mindset isn’t […]

Secrets to Successful Open Work Permits in Canada We receive a lot of questions regarding work permit applications. So today, I would love to talk about these type of applications. Work permits offer great benefits, including being able to support yourself while you’re in Canada financially, as well as improving your professional experience. And also […]

If you’ve applied to immigrate to the US, then you’ve probably become skilled at playing the waiting game. It can take months or even years to immigrate. What if technology could make the process faster? The US government has begun to implement cloud technologies that may speed up application times for green cards and work […]

The Liberal government has been focusing their legislative efforts on improving the existing Citizenship Act in order to allow immigrants to apply for Canadian Citizenship earlier and easier than the procedure currently in place. The goal, according to the chair of the House Immigration Committee, MP Borys Wrzesnewskyj, is for the bill known as C-6 is passed into law […]

  Hundreds of thousands of people enter the US through any one of the dozens of ports that dot the country’s lengthy borders. Not everyone who tries to enter is actually allowed in, though. In fact, hundreds of people are turned away at the US border every day. Why? Read on to learn the top […]

You may think that overstaying your visa in the US isn’t a big deal. “Who’s going to catch me?” you think, “I won’t face any harsh consequences.” That mindset can get you into a great deal of trouble. There can be serious consequences to overstaying your US visa, especially if the stay is for a […]

In the 19th century, the US was known as The Land of Opportunity. Immigrants believed the streets were actually paved with gold after hearing tales of how friends and relatives prospered in the new country. The US still attracts people who want access to greater economic opportunities. An important aspect of today’s immigration process is permanent […]

As the United States continues to apply new measures in an attempt to secure their borders, travellers have been scrambling to keep up with changes that have not been well publicized. New regulations for travellers, including the use of new technology on passports, have left thousands in visa purgatory, even though they already made the […]

I needed help with a complicated Immigration Matter “I recently retained Niren and Associates to help with a rather complicated Immigration matter. My lawyer Subuhi Siddiqui and her legal Associate Yasameen Walizada are an absolute dream team to work with! In most cases, if you’re looking to hire a law firm it’s because you are in […]

It doesn’t seem fair – you’ve put in the time, effort, and probably no small amount of money into applying for and maintaining your legal immigration status in the US. But US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is now saying that you’re not eligible for permanent residency any longer. This isn’t uncommon. Many people make the […]

“I’ll be doing a great service to our country,” states Republican candidate Donald Trump, responding to celebrity comments that an exodus to Canada will result if the current leader of the GOP nomination takes the Oval Office. Of course, there have been many occasions in which an existential threat appears to spur citizens of the […]

Determining the right kind of visa for you can be challenging. While the variety of visas available makes it so that a diverse range of applicants have the opportunity to apply for U.S. visas, this variety is also somewhat confusing. And applying for the right visa is crucial to maximizing your chances to come to […]

Many people find themselves in need of a caregiver, whether for themselves, their children, a parent, or a disabled relative. Meanwhile, in addition to the challenges of managing childcare when many families have both parents working, AARP reports an impending shortage of family caregivers, in a country where a significant portion of the population is approaching old […]

Update October 2023: The 2025 Diversity Visa Lottery will be open for registration from October 4 to November 7, 2023. Update May 2023: Diversity Visa 2024 entrants may enter their confirmation information here starting at noon (EDT) on May 6, 2023. The DV lottery program will provide up to 55,000 green card numbers obtainable through […]

No, Canada does not offer a designated Canada Immigration Lottery. Canada does not have an immigration lottery as the United States does. The US has a program called the Diversity Visa that allows individuals to obtain Green Cards. Canada doesn’t have a diversity visa but has several programs that offer draws every week, allowing individuals […]