A new Federal Register notice indicates that USCIS may significantly expand the information collected through Form AR-11, the Alien Change of Address form used by many noncitizens in the United States.
The proposed changes could affect how USCIS reviews immigration compliance, public benefits usage, employment history, and school attendance...
Many multinational companies structure executive compensation differently depending on the country where the employee works. In some cases, executives or specialized employees may receive compensation through a personal company, equity ownership, partnership structure, or other non-traditional arrangement rather than through standard payroll.
This often raises an important immigration question:
The L-1A visa is a valuable option for multinational companies transferring executives or managers to the United States. For startup founders and entrepreneurs opening a new U.S. office, however, one of the most difficult stages often comes after the initial approval.
Many founders are surprised to learn that obtaining...
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has officially increased permanent residence application fees across several immigration categories effective April 30, 2026. The updated fee schedule now applies to Provincial Nominee Program applicants, business immigration applicants, family sponsorship cases, humanitarian applications, permit holders, and individuals required to pay the Right of Permanent Residence...
Foreign nationals in Canada who apply to extend or change the conditions of their work permit before expiration may continue working under maintained status while IRCC processes the new application. IRCC has now confirmed that eligible online applicants automatically receive a WP-EXT except PGWP letter with a 365-day validity period, helping workers...
Applying for a marriage-based green card is not just about completing forms—it is about clearly demonstrating that a real, ongoing relationship exists. In today’s environment, immigration officers are taking a closer look at how well a couple’s life together is documented from the beginning of the process.
Couples who...
Reports indicate that USCIS may be pausing adjudication of immigration benefit requests that require fingerprint-based background checks. If this reported change is implemented as described, it could affect a wide range of filings, including adjustment of status applications, asylum cases, family-based green card matters, and other benefits tied to biometrics.
Recent changes at both the federal and state levels are significantly impacting which noncitizens are eligible to hold commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs) in the United States.
Indiana is among the first states to implement stricter rules, creating new compliance risks for employers and foreign workers alike.
Recent developments suggest that visa applicants may face additional questioning during consular interviews related to their personal safety and conditions in their home country.
While visa interviews have always involved questions about eligibility and intent, these new areas of inquiry may have broader implications beyond the...
Many individuals navigating the U.S. immigration system may need access to their immigration records. A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request allows applicants to obtain copies of records held by government agencies such as USCIS.
Understanding how FOIA works can help applicants make informed decisions and avoid unnecessary delays.
