NPZ Law Group’s latest U.S. and Canadian Immigration Law Newsletter covers important immigration developments impacting employers, foreign nationals, students, families, and international travelers. This edition discusses increased I-9 enforcement, USCIS policy changes, biometrics processing concerns, PERM recruitment scrutiny, Visa Bulletin updates, Canadian immigration developments, and more. Readers can also access immigration compliance...
Navigating the June 2026 Visa Bulletin: Retrogression Warnings and Continued Demand Pressure
The June 2026 Visa Bulletin reflects a mixed picture, with some Family-Based categories advancing while several Employment-Based categories face growing demand pressure. The Department of State has issued multiple warnings that retrogression or unavailability may occur in the coming months, particularly for India and China employment-based categories .
Can You Enter Canada With a Criminal Record? Understanding Temporary Resident Permits (TRPs)
Many travelers are surprised to learn that a past criminal conviction — including certain DUI or impaired driving offenses — may make them inadmissible to Canada.
For individuals who need to travel to Canada temporarily for work, business, family, or emergencies, a Temporary Resident Permit (TRP) may provide a...
Could You Already Be a Canadian Citizen? New Canadian Citizenship Rules May Benefit Americans with Canadian Ancestry
Canada’s citizenship laws changed significantly in 2025, and many Americans with Canadian parents or grandparents may now qualify for Canadian citizenship by descent. Under the updated Canadian Citizenship Act, individuals previously excluded by the “first-generation limit” rules could now have a pathway to citizenship eligibility through their family lineage.
DOJ Targets PERM Recruitment Practices: What Employers Should Learn From the Cloudera Lawsuit
A recent Department of Justice (DOJ) lawsuit against Cloudera is drawing significant attention within the employment-based immigration community and may signal increased government scrutiny of PERM recruitment practices. The case highlights growing enforcement efforts involving employer hiring procedures, labor certification compliance, and recruitment transparency.
For employers sponsoring foreign workers...
USCIS May Deny Immigration Applications for Invalid Signatures Under New DHS Rule
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...
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