Individuals seeking B-1/B-2 visitor visas to the United States may soon have a new option for obtaining interview appointments more quickly.
The U.S. Department of State has announced a temporary pilot program that would allow certain applicants to pay an additional fee in exchange for access to expedited visa...
On June 8, 2026, a federal judge in Boston delivered a significant win for U.S. employers who depend on the H-1B visa program. U.S. District Judge Leo T. Sorokin of the District of Massachusetts struck down the Trump administration’s $100,000 supplemental fee on new H-1B petitions, ruling that the executive branch imposed...
The U.S. Department of State has announced that all available EB-5 unreserved immigrant visa numbers for applicants chargeable to India have been exhausted for fiscal year 2026. As a result, no additional EB-5 unreserved immigrant visas may be issued to India-born applicants through September 30, 2026.
The annual limits...
Stay informed with the latest developments in U.S. and Canadian immigration law. In this edition of the NPZ & B Law Group Immigration Newsletter, we cover important USCIS policy updates, adjustment of status guidance, H-1B visa developments, employment authorization proposals, EB-1 green card strategies, citizenship considerations, Visa Bulletin updates, and key Canadian...
Canada has introduced new travel measures that may simplify entry requirements for certain citizens of Indonesia and Malaysia. Eligible travelers who previously held a Canadian visitor visa or currently possess a valid U.S. nonimmigrant visa may now qualify for an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) when flying to Canada. The change is expected...
For many lawful permanent residents, becoming a U.S. citizen is the final step in a long immigration journey. After years of maintaining permanent resident status, paying taxes, building careers, and raising families in the United States, filing Form N-400 often seems like a straightforward next step.
However, many applicants...
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) that could significantly change eligibility requirements for certain discretionary Employment Authorization Documents (EADs). If finalized, the proposal would impose stricter eligibility standards, additional vetting requirements, and new discretionary factors that could affect many noncitizens who currently rely...
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...
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,...
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.
