UPDATE ON CANADA’S BORDER MEASURES

Posted on January 4, 2022

On January 10, 2022, Government of Canada updated document requirements for the Post-Graduation Work Permit Program (PGWPP). This Program allow students who have graduated from eligible Canadian Designated Learning Institutions (DLIs) to obtain an open work permit and gain valuable Canadian work experience. Skilled Canadian work experience in National Occupational Classification (NOC) skill type...

US Travel Policy Updates: Interview Waivers and Waiting Periods – NPZ Law Group Explains How They Have Changed.

Posted on January 4, 2022

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the lockdown had brought on a halt in the visa processing of nearly all visa categories. However, as the DOS returns to normal processing, the immense workload has slowed visa processing significantly. In an attempt to remedy this, the DOS held a meeting to change certain policies...

UPDATE ON CANADA’S BORDER MEASURES

Posted on January 4, 2022

The Government of Canada announced that as of January 15, 2022, certain groups of travelers, who are currently exempt from entry requirements, will only be allowed to enter the country if they are fully vaccinated with one of the vaccines approved for entry into Canada. These groups include:

• individuals travelling to reunite with family...

Current Health Care Immigration Options For The United States

Posted on January 4, 2022

As the current health care workforce shortage in the United States continues to grow and many healthcare workers are exploring their immigration options to the United States. There are several ways to obtain lawful permanent residence status in the United States, including the most common way for healthcare workers – through employment-based visas. This...

USCIS UPDATES FOR F-1 STUDENTS: AUTOMATIC TERMINATION OF OPTIONAL PRACTICAL TRAINING IF TRANSFER TO A DIFFERENT SCHOOL OR BEGIN STUDY AT ANOTHER EDUCATIONAL LEVEL

Posted on January 3, 2022

Quais são os tipos de visto acadêmico disponíveis?

As políticas de imigração dos Estados Unidos costumam ser complexas e podem ser muito confusas. Para um estudante estrangeiro que deseja estudar ou trabalhar nos EUA há vários vistos acadêmicos diferentes que podem se enquadrar no seu caso.

É importante, porém, estar ciente das regulações específicas e das...

USCIS Extends Evidence of Status for Conditional Permanent Residents to 24 Months with Pending Form I-751 or Form I-829

Posted on January 3, 2022

On June 29, 2021, the Department of State extended the validity of National Interest Exceptions (NIE) for travelers subject to restrictions under Presidential Proclamations (PPs) 9984, 9992, 10143, 10199, and similar subsequent PPs related to the spread of COVID-19. Unless otherwise indicated, existing NIEs will be valid for 12 months from the date of...

Rescission of Travel Restrictions on Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, and Zimbabwe

Posted on January 3, 2022

On December 28, 2021, President Biden signed a Presidential Proclamation titled “A Proclamation on Revoking Proclamation 10315.” This proclamation, which will take effect at 12:01 am Eastern Standard Time on December 31, 2021, revokes Presidential Proclamation (P.P.) 10315, which suspended the entry of certain noncitizens traveling as immigrants or nonimmigrants who were physically present...

USCIS Issuing RFEs for Documents Already Submitted to USCIS – A Problematic Trend Explained by the NPZ Law Group

Posted on January 3, 2022

The Case Assistance Committee of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) recently monitored a problematic trend in which the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) was issuing Requests for Evidence (RFEs) for birth certificates and other documents that members already submitted to USCIS. Here’s what you must know.
A Summary of the Issue:For the...

Submitting Birth Certificates with Forms I-130 and I-485 – Suggested Practices Highlighted by the NPZ Law Group

Posted on January 3, 2022

The NPZ Law Group offers a suggested practice: submitting birth certificates with Forms I-130 and I-485. This is to ensure that initial filings are compliant under the Department of State (DOS) Foreign Affairs Manual (FAM) or Reciprocity and Civil Documents list.

The Case Assistance Committee (CAC) of the American Immigration Lawyers Association is aware that...

Important Announcement on Waivers of the Interview Requirement for Certain Nonimmigrant Visas

Posted on January 3, 2022

The Secretary of State, in consultation with the Department of Homeland Security, has authorized consular officers through the end of 2022 to waive the in-person interview requirement for certain temporary employment nonimmigrant visa applicants who have a petition approved by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. This new authorization applies to temporary...

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