Canada is taking targeted steps to address healthcare workforce shortages by prioritizing physicians within the Express Entry system. Through category-based selection, medical professionals with Canadian work experience may benefit from increased opportunities for permanent residence. This development highlights Canada’s focus on strengthening its healthcare system while creating new immigration pathways for qualified...
Canada Updates Foreign Worker Policies: What Employers Need to Know
Canada is refining its approach to workforce shortages by introducing targeted updates to its foreign worker policies, particularly benefiting employers in regional and underserved areas. These changes are designed to improve access to global talent while maintaining regulatory compliance. Employers and foreign nationals alike should understand how these updates may impact hiring,...
New H-1B Policies Could Make Healthcare Hiring Even More Difficult
Hospitals, clinics, and academic medical centers across the United States already face significant workforce shortages. Recent changes to the H-1B visa program may make recruiting international medical professionals even more challenging.
A combination of new government policies—including a substantial payment requirement for certain H-1B filings, increased scrutiny during adjudications,...
I-751 Joint Petition vs. Waiver: How Conditional Residents Can Remove Conditions on Their Green Card
Many individuals who obtain permanent residence through marriage receive a two-year conditional green card. Before that card expires, the conditional resident must file Form I-751, Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence, in order to receive a permanent ten-year green card.
In most cases, the petition is filed jointly with...
New Passport Requirement for Diversity Visa (DV) Lottery Applicants
The U.S. Department of State has announced a new rule that will change how individuals apply for the Diversity Visa (DV) Lottery Program.
Under the new regulation, individuals entering the DV Lottery will be required to provide information from a valid, unexpired passport and upload a scan of the...
The E-2 Investor Visa in 2026: What Investors Need to Know About Rising Scrutiny
The E-2 investor visa remains a valuable option for entrepreneurs from treaty countries who want to build or buy a business in the United States. At the same time, E-2 adjudications have become more demanding. Recent practitioner discussions suggest that immigration officers are now looking much more closely at whether a business...
Express Entry Category-Based Draws: Immigration Opportunities for Education Professionals
Canada continues to adjust its immigration programs to address workforce shortages in key sectors. One important development in recently has been the introduction of category-based selection within the Express Entry system, which allows immigration authorities to invite candidates with experience in specific occupations that are in demand across the country.
Can Public Benefits Lead to U.S. Visa Revocation? Understanding the Public Charge Rule
Foreign nationals who plan to visit, study, or work in the United States are generally expected to demonstrate that they can financially support themselves during their stay. One concept that often raises questions in the immigration process is the “public charge” rule.
Recently, discussions about public benefits and immigration...
ABCs of H-1Bs (This Is Part 5 of a 7-Part Series): Does My Master’s Degree Qualify for the H-1B Master’s Cap?
Many F-1 visa holders, particularly those who are engaged in OPT change their immigration status to become professional and specialty workers (H-1B workers). The H-1B cap is the Congressionally mandated limit on the number of individuals who may be granted H-1B status during each fiscal year. Most foreign nationals seeking H-1B nonimmigrant...
Understanding the Birthright Citizenship Executive Order: Key Information for Immigrant Families
On January 20, 2025, an Executive Order was issued addressing birthright citizenship in the United States. The order proposes changes that could prevent certain children born in the U.S. from automatically receiving U.S. citizenship if their parents are undocumented or hold temporary immigration status. Although birthright citizenship has been protected by the...
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