From the U.S. Chamber of Commerce

There will be a Presidential Proclamation the week of June 15th calling for a temporary ban on H-2B and other nonimmigrant programs, with a broad national interest catch-all exception.  They want it to extend to October 1st.  A lot of this is about the H2b, OPT and H1B –...

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Wednesday, June 10, 2020

The Department of Justice and the Department of Homeland Security (collectively, the Departments) submitted to the Federal Register for publication a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) that would amend multiple provisions of the Departments’ regulations to create more efficient procedures for the adjudication of claims for asylum, withholding of...

Since the April 22, 2020, announcement of Presidential Proclamation 10014, "Suspending Entry of Immigrants Who Present Risk to the U.S. Labor Market During the Economic Recovery Following the COVID-19 Outbreak" (85 FR 23441, 4/27/20), we have all been waiting for the other shoe to drop. That proclamation threatened not only the extension of the...

The Government of Canada remains committed to protecting the health and safety of Canadians and reducing the spread of COVID-19 in Canada. The Government recognizes however that the temporary border measures put in place to fight the spread of COVID-19, while necessary, have created challenges for some families.

The Government has therefore been looking...

NPZ Lawyers present a Video about US Immigration Law Options for Marriage, Fiancé, & Family Cases and the Importance of a Valid and Legally Sufficient Birth Certificate.

Watch the video here:

On May 27, 2020, The Minister of Citizenship and Immigration issued 385 Invitations to Apply (“ITA”) for Permanent Residence under the Express Entry system.

The minimum Comprehensive Ranking Score (“CRS”) is currently 757 or higher. This draw only included candidates who adjusted their Provincial Nominee Program with Express Entry. Tie-breaking rule was in place.

Express...

On May 28, 2020, The Minister of Citizenship and Immigration issued 3,515 Invitations to Apply (“ITA”) for Permanent Residence under the Express Entry system.

The minimum Comprehensive Ranking Score (“CRS”) is currently 440 or higher. This draw only included candidates who adjusted their Canadian Experience Class with Express Entry. Tie-breaking rule in place.

Express Entry...

The U.S. government issues immigrant visas to those qualifying individuals who intend to permanently live in the U.S. Those seeking immigrant visas are often anxious to receive them. Wait times to receive an immigrant visa, however, vary. Some become more readily available to others. The wait time to receive an immigrant visa will...

The coronavirus pandemic has affected day-to-day life for everyone, including foreign nationals who planned to participate in the U.S. Department of State’s Exchange Visitor Program. These programs use on-the-job training and are often planned months in advanced.

Many large organizations and companies that sponsor and host exchange visitors—who come to the United States on J-1...