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...
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...
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...
A new Federal Register notice indicates that USCIS may significantly expand the information collected through Form AR-11, the Alien Change of Address form used by many noncitizens in the United States.
The proposed changes could affect how USCIS reviews immigration compliance, public benefits usage, employment history, and school attendance...
Many multinational companies structure executive compensation differently depending on the country where the employee works. In some cases, executives or specialized employees may receive compensation through a personal company, equity ownership, partnership structure, or other non-traditional arrangement rather than through standard payroll.
This often raises an important immigration question:
The L-1A visa is a valuable option for multinational companies transferring executives or managers to the United States. For startup founders and entrepreneurs opening a new U.S. office, however, one of the most difficult stages often comes after the initial approval.
Many founders are surprised to learn that obtaining...
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has officially increased permanent residence application fees across several immigration categories effective April 30, 2026. The updated fee schedule now applies to Provincial Nominee Program applicants, business immigration applicants, family sponsorship cases, humanitarian applications, permit holders, and individuals required to pay the Right of Permanent Residence...
Foreign nationals in Canada who apply to extend or change the conditions of their work permit before expiration may continue working under maintained status while IRCC processes the new application. IRCC has now confirmed that eligible online applicants automatically receive a WP-EXT except PGWP letter with a 365-day validity period, helping workers...
Applying for a marriage-based green card is not just about completing forms—it is about clearly demonstrating that a real, ongoing relationship exists. In today’s environment, immigration officers are taking a closer look at how well a couple’s life together is documented from the beginning of the process.
Couples who...
Reports indicate that USCIS may be pausing adjudication of immigration benefit requests that require fingerprint-based background checks. If this reported change is implemented as described, it could affect a wide range of filings, including adjustment of status applications, asylum cases, family-based green card matters, and other benefits tied to biometrics.
