The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued a new Interim Final Rule that could significantly impact immigration applicants, employers, attorneys, and petitioners filing cases with USCIS. The new rule formally codifies USCIS authority to deny immigration benefit requests if the agency later determines that a filing contains an invalid signature.
How to Obtain an FBI Background Check for Immigration Purposes
FBI background checks are commonly required in various immigration matters involving the United States and Canada. Individuals may need an FBI Identity History Summary for immigration applications, waivers, visas, citizenship matters, licensing, or international travel documentation.
Understanding how the process works can help avoid delays and filing issues.
ICE Intensifies I-9 Enforcement: Why Employers Face Greater Risk During Audits
Employers across the United States are facing increased pressure to carefully review their Form I-9 compliance procedures as immigration enforcement activity continues to rise. Recent enforcement updates suggest that ICE may now take a far more aggressive position when reviewing paperwork errors during I-9 inspections and audits.
Mistakes that...
CUSMA Work Permits for Canadians: A Faster Option for Cross-Border Employment?
As businesses continue expanding across the United States and Canada, many employers and professionals are looking for faster and more flexible work authorization options. One important pathway available to Canadian citizens is the CUSMA work permit category.
CUSMA, formerly known as NAFTA, includes special provisions that allow certain Canadian...
CBP Electronic Device Searches at U.S. Borders: What Travelers Should Know Before Arrival
As international travel to the United States continues to increase, many travelers are becoming more aware of the authority U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers have when conducting inspections at airports, seaports, and border crossings.
One area receiving growing attention involves the inspection of electronic devices such as...
USCIS May Expand AR-11 Change of Address Requirements: What Immigrants Should Know
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...
Can You Qualify for an L-1 Visa Without Traditional Payroll or Salary?
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:
L-1A New Office Extensions: Why Many Startup Founders Face Problems After the First Year
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...
Canada Permanent Residence Fees Increased in 2026: What Applicants Need to Know
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...
Canada Work Permit Extensions: What the New 365-Day WP-EXT Letter Means for Workers
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...
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