Canadian permanent residents who live, work, or travel frequently in the United States often assume that a criminal charge south of the border will remain a “U.S. issue.” In reality, criminal matters in the United States can raise serious immigration concerns in Canada as well.
This is a common...
Immigration enforcement in the workplace continues to be a major concern for U.S. employers in 2026. Increased site visits, I-9 audits, and enforcement actions have left many businesses unsure how to respond if Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) appears at their facility.
Preparation—not panic—is the key. Employers who understand...
The EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program continues to attract interest from foreign nationals already living in the United States. One feature that has made EB-5 more appealing in recent years is concurrent filing, which allows certain investors to apply for permanent residence while their EB-5 petition is still pending.
However,...
2026年、多くのご家族が同じ疑問を抱いています。
「なぜ I-130 の家族請願がこんなに長く保留されているのか？」
1年以上待っているケースもあれば、ほとんど進展が見えないまま止まっているように見えるケースもあります。こうした遅延は非常にストレスになりますが、多くの場合、単一の問題ではなく、複数の要因が重なって起きているものです。
I-130 の処理に影響する要因を理解することで、現実的な見通しを立て、不必要な不安を避けることができます。
1. カテゴリーが大きく影響
すべての I-130 申請が同じスピードで進むわけではありません。処理期間は、家族関係のカテゴリーによって大きく異なります。
米国市民の直系親族（配偶者、親、21歳未満の未婚の子） プリファレンス・カテゴリー（成人した子、兄弟姉妹、永住権保持者の配偶者）直系親族は年間のビザ上限の対象外であるため、全体的に早く進む傾向があります。一方、プリファレンス・カテゴリーでは、I-130 が承認された後でも、ビザの滞留により長期間待たされることがあります。
2. ステータス変更（AOS）か領事手続きか
永住権手続きをどこで行うかも、処理期間に影響します。
Muitas famílias estão fazendo a mesma pergunta em 2026:
“Por que minha petição familiar I-130 está pendente há tanto tempo?”
Alguns casos estão aguardando há mais de um ano, enquanto outros parecem travados, com pouco progresso visível. Embora esses atrasos sejam frustrantes, eles geralmente são o...
Many families are asking the same question in 2026:
“Why has my I-130 family petition been pending for so long?”
Some cases have been waiting for over a year, while others appear stuck with little visible progress. Although these delays are frustrating, they are usually the result of multiple factors...
Canada’s Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) is a key pathway for international students who want to gain Canadian work experience after completing their studies. However, strict rules around eligibility, extensions, and the one-time issuance limit often cause confusion.
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While the idea sounds...
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