Posts by Michael Niren

Permanent residents in Canada are able to live and work anywhere in the country while also being able to leave and re-enter the country. However, Canadian permanent residents are not the same as Canadian citizens, so there are still some obligations they have. One of these obligations is renewing their permanent resident card every five […]

There are eleven provinces and territories across Canada that participate in Provincial Nominee Programs. These programs are an ideal way for many people to immigrate to Canada and obtain permanent residency in their province or territory of choice. While the Provincial Nominee Programs can be similar from province to province, they are not identical. They […]

Moving to Canada permanently is a goal of many people around the world. Canada accepts about 250,000 new permanent residents every year, with millions of hopefuls wanting to be among them. But how can someone obtain permanent residency in Canada?  First, a licensed immigration lawyer can assist you in obtaining permanent residency status in Canada. […]

In a statement just after the new changes to the Temporary Foreign Worker program were announced, Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney said it himself: “What is being proposed by the government today is not in the interest of Canadian business.”  Previously, Canadian employers could pay temporary foreign workers 15 per cent below median […]

Renewing your permanent residency card is an important part of being a permanent resident in Canada. This is to be done every five years as your card expires, and you should try to do it in advance wherever possible. Citizenship and Immigration Canada recommends that you do it six months in advance, for example.  However, […]

Did you know that you are responsible for renewing your Canadian permanent resident card every five years before it expires? This means that you must take the necessary action to renew your PR card well before it expires. Citizenship and Immigration Canada recommends that you apply to renew your card at least six months before […]

Are you a Canadian citizen who has been offered a job by an employer in the United States? This is a great opportunity for you, and you can definitely make it work if you are able to obtain a United States work visa. There is even a United States work visa that is specifically available […]

The United States is home to hundreds – if not more – of business conventions and conferences every single year. These conventions attract many people from all over the world, and they can be vital networking and business opportunities for foreign nationals who deal with the United States in business. Many of these foreign nationals, […]

If you are a Canadian citizen or other foreign national, you must apply for a work visa before you are able to work legally in the United States. In most of these cases you must have an existing job offer, but that is not always the case. There are many different types of United States […]

Entering Canada with a criminal record can be difficult. It surprises many people every day that they cannot enter the country when they have a criminal record, even if the criminal record is for something very old or for a minor offense. Entering Canada with a DUI A DUI conviction is taken very seriously by […]

When you arrive at the Canadian border, you are expected to disclose any possible criminal record or arrests you may have. In many cases, particularly if you are from the United States, Canadian border officials can see if you have a criminal record and what it is for – if you withhold information, you could […]

We assist immigrants with coming into Canada under various categories, one of these categories is the Federal skilled worker. Federal Skilled Workers are able to apply for permanent residence through their education, work experience, knowledge of French or English and also depending on other criteria that have helped them to become financially established in Canada. […]

You can apply for a new Permanent Residence Card if it’s been lost, stolen or has expired. Niren & Associates has extensive experience in all areas of immigration and we are definitely able to assist you with the renewal, or replacement of your PR card. If your card has been stolen, lost or destroyed please call […]

We are often asked what it takes to go from being a Canadian permanent resident to a Canadian citizen. It’s no surprise that there are so many permanent residents who wish to become Canadian citizens. After all, with Canadian citizenship comes an immense amount of benefits such as holding a Canadian passport and being able […]

Permanent residents are not Canadian citizens, but they receive many, many different benefits that temporary residents in Canada do not receive. Some examples include government services, being able to live anywhere in the country and being able to re-enter Canada as many times as they wish. While permanent residence in Canada is a very sought-after […]