The Start-Up Visa (SUV) Program has long been a cornerstone of Canada’s innovation-driven immigration system, offering permanent residency to entrepreneurs who secure support from designated incubators, venture capital firms, or angel investor groups.
However, the recently introduced Bill C-12 may significantly alter the way Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) manages...
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has intensified its compliance efforts by launching ongoing audits of EB-5 Regional Centers under the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022 (RIA).
This initiative underscores USCIS’s focus on transparency, program integrity, and investor protection within the EB-5 immigrant investor program.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is expanding its use of artificial intelligence and data analytics to strengthen immigration monitoring and enforcement. In April 2025, a major federal contract was awarded to deploy ImmigrationOS, a new AI-powered system developed by Palantir Technologies. This platform allows immigration authorities to cross-reference data from multiple...
On this Election Day, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced new enhancements to its Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) program — an important step toward safeguarding the integrity of America’s elections.
The upgrades allow states to verify citizenship using the last four digits of a...
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced a proposed rule that would significantly expand the collection and use of biometric data—including fingerprints, facial images, iris scans, voiceprints, and even DNA—from individuals involved in immigration processes. Under this plan, both immigrants and U.S. citizens connected to immigration filings could be required...
Foreign entrepreneurs continue to view the United States as a thriving destination for investment and business growth. Among the available investor visa categories, the E-2 Treaty Investor Visa stands out as a flexible option for individuals from qualifying countries who wish to start or expand a business in the U.S.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced a major policy shift ending automatic extensions of Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) for several categories of foreign nationals.
The change, effective October 30, 2025, will have major implications for both employers and employees who depend on EADs to continue lawful employment in the United States.
If you are a Canadian permanent resident traveling abroad and your PR card has expired, been lost, or stolen, you may face challenges returning to Canada. The good news is that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) allows permanent residents to apply for a Permanent Resident Travel Document (PRTD) to re-enter the country by...
The latest NPZ Law Group U.S. and Canadian Immigration and Nationality Law (Bimonthly) Newsletter brings you key updates shaping immigration policy and employer compliance across North America. Learn about USCIS clarifications on the proposed $100,000 H-1B petition fee, the upcoming end of automatic EAD extensions, and the shift to mandatory electronic payments...
In the ever-changing world of immigration and employment law, recent developments continue to shape how employers manage their global workforce. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has clarified that the newly proposed $100,000 H-1B fee will not apply to foreign nationals already in the U.S. seeking a change of status. This...
