Foreign workers pursuing permanent residence in Quebec may benefit from important new immigration measures designed to help maintain employment authorization during the immigration process. The updated policy also expands work permit opportunities for eligible spouses and common-law partners, helping families remain together while permanent residence applications move forward. For Quebec employers facing...
Federal Court Vacates USCIS Processing Pause Memo: What Immigrants, Employers, and Families Need to Know
A recent federal court decision has generated significant interest among immigrants, employers, and immigration practitioners across the United States. In a ruling issued by the U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island, the court vacated several U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) policies that had been used to pause, delay,...
Could You Qualify for an EB-1 Green Card? Understanding One of the Fastest Employment-Based Immigration Pathways
For many professionals, executives, researchers, and entrepreneurs, obtaining a U.S. green card can be a lengthy process involving employer sponsorship, labor certification requirements, and years of waiting.
However, certain individuals who have distinguished themselves in their professions may qualify for a faster immigration pathway through the EB-1 category.
H-1B Layoffs and B-2 Bridge Applications: New Challenges Facing Foreign Workers in 2026
Over the past several years, many H-1B professionals who lost their jobs have relied on a common strategy to remain in the United States while searching for new employment. After entering the H-1B 60-day grace period, some workers have filed a B-2 visitor change of status application to extend their authorized stay...
USCIS Policy Memorandum PM-602-0199: What Canadian Professionals, Families, and Employers Should Know About Adjustment of Status
Recent guidance issued by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has generated significant discussion among foreign nationals, employers, and immigration practitioners across North America. For Canadian citizens living and working in the United States, USCIS Policy Memorandum PM-602-0199 raises important questions about Adjustment of Status, consular processing, and long-term immigration planning.
Teachers May Have a Competitive Advantage Under Canada’s Express Entry System
Canada continues to face educator shortages in schools, childcare centers, and educational support programs across the country. As a result, teaching and education-related occupations have become a priority within Canada’s immigration system. Qualified teachers, early childhood educators, teacher assistants, and educational support professionals may benefit from targeted immigration pathways designed to help...
ICE Audits and Form I-9 Compliance: Practical Steps Employers Should Take Before a Government Inspection
For many employers, Form I-9 compliance receives attention only when a government inspection notice arrives. By that point, however, opportunities to correct systemic problems may be limited, and small administrative mistakes can become expensive compliance issues.
As federal worksite enforcement efforts continue, employers should view Form I-9 compliance as...
E-2 Visa Strategy: Understanding the Difference Between Change of Status and Consular Processing
The E-2 Treaty Investor visa remains one of the most attractive immigration options for entrepreneurs seeking to establish or acquire a business in the United States. It allows qualifying investors from treaty countries to develop and direct a U.S. enterprise while living and working in the United States.
However,...
New USCIS Adjustment of Status Guidance: What H-1B and L-1 Visa Holders Need to Know
Recent guidance issued by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has generated significant discussion among employers, foreign national professionals, and immigration practitioners. The memorandum reiterates that Adjustment of Status (AOS) under Section 245 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) is a discretionary benefit rather than an automatic entitlement, even when an...
Speak French? You May Qualify for a Canadian Work Permit Without an LMIA
Many foreign nationals assume obtaining a Canadian work permit requires a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). However, Canada’s Francophone Mobility Program offers a unique alternative for French-speaking professionals seeking employment opportunities outside Quebec. Eligible applicants may qualify for an LMIA-exempt work permit, allowing Canadian employers to hire qualified talent more efficiently while...
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