Crossing into Canada by car may seem simple, but Canadian border officials can ask detailed questions to determine your admissibility. Being prepared helps travelers avoid delays or denials.
Immigration Status Checks
The first question will often be about your current U.S. immigration status. Officers want to know why you are...
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has released new instructions for employers who use the federal E-Verify system. These updates, announced on August 27, 2025, are designed to clarify how companies should respond when an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) is no longer valid.
Key Updates for EmployersThe U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced the first major updates to the naturalization civics test as part of a broader effort to strengthen the U.S. citizenship process. These changes, which take effect in 2025, will directly impact applicants seeking to become naturalized U.S. citizens.
The October 2025 Visa Bulletin opens the new fiscal year with some forward movement in Family-Based and Employment-Based categories. While EB-4 remains heavily backlogged and Religious Workers are “Unavailable,” modest advances are seen in EB-2, EB-3, and Family categories. Here’s what you need to know.
Employment-Based Preferences: Final...Recent federal enforcement actions by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) have sent a strong reminder to U.S. employers: immigration compliance responsibilities extend well beyond direct hires. Raids at factories, farms, and construction sites in recent months have uncovered widespread unauthorized employment — much of it...
Canada’s Express Entry system is one of the most efficient and widely used immigration routes. Rather than being a single program, it is an online management system that handles applications under three main categories:
Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP)On August 28, 2025, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) that could significantly reshape the way F-1 academic students, J-1 exchange visitors, and I-visa foreign media representatives are admitted to the United States.
If finalized, this rule would replace the long-standing practice...
Canada continues to recognize the vital role that healthcare professionals play in strengthening the country’s public health system. In response to ongoing demand, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has introduced and maintained several programs and public policies that allow healthcare workers to transition from temporary resident status to permanent residency (PR)...
The L-1 visa remains one of the most valuable tools for multinational companies seeking to transfer executives, managers, or specialized knowledge employees into the United States. It provides a legal pathway for global organizations to share expertise, establish new offices, and strengthen cross-border operations.
Recently, public statements by political leaders...
Immigration law continues to evolve on both sides of the border. In this edition, we highlight DHS’s proposal to end “duration of status” admissions for F-1, J-1, and I-1 visa holders, new USCIS guidance on discretionary benefits and good moral character, as well as updated rules on visa interviews, public charge, and...
