Desde mayo de 2025, ICE ha intensificado los arrestos fuera de los tribunales de inmigración, poniendo en riesgo a personas con audiencias programadas. Este artículo explica quiénes están en riesgo de expulsión expedita, qué derechos tiene, cómo prepararse legalmente y qué pasos tomar para protegerse. La información correcta puede marcar la diferencia.
What to Know Before Attending Immigration Court: ICE Arrests, Your Rights, and Emergency Preparedness”
Since May 2025, ICE has intensified enforcement actions outside U.S. immigration courts, including expedited removals. This guide outlines who is at risk, what rights individuals have, how to protect themselves, and what crucial steps to take before and after a hearing. Stay informed, stay prepared—your knowledge could make all the difference.
What to Do If You Lose Your Job on an H-1B or L-1 Visa: Practical Guidance
Losing your job while holding a U.S. work visa can feel overwhelming—legal status, career plans, and financial stability are at stake. If you’re on an H-1B, L-1, or a similar work visa, here’s what you need to know to protect yourself and plan your next steps.
1....U.S. and Canadian Immigration & Nationality Law Updates: What You Need to Know Now
In this bimonthly issue, NPZ Law Group breaks down critical immigration developments impacting employers and individuals alike. Highlights include updates from the sweeping “One Big Beautiful Bill,” new DHS enforcement rules, and major changes to the E-Verify+ program. Plus, we cover international travel guidance, green card renewal concerns, and retrogressions in the...
Sponsoring Your Spouse, Partner, or Dependent Child to Canada: A 2025 Legal Overview
Canada remains committed to family reunification through its streamlined immigration pathways. In 2025, the Spousal and Dependent Sponsorship Program continues to offer Canadian citizens and permanent residents a meaningful route to bring their loved ones to Canada permanently. Whether you’re sponsoring a spouse, common-law/conjugal partner, or dependent child, understanding your legal and...
Intra-Company Transfers to Canada in 2025: A Complete Guide for Global Businesses
Canada’s Intra-Company Transfer (ICT) program continues to be a strategic gateway for multinational corporations aiming to expand operations and mobilize talent in 2025. Designed for executives, senior managers, employees with specialized knowledge, and even startup team members, the ICT pathway allows key staff to work legally in Canadian branches, subsidiaries, or affiliates—without...
E-Verify+ Update: New “Opt Out” Feature Enhances Flexibility for Employees
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced a significant update to the E-Verify+ system. As of June 18, 2025, employees now have the ability to “opt out” of the E-Verify+ process and complete a traditional Form I-9 and E-Verify case instead.
This new option is designed to support...
Navigating the August 2025 Visa Bulletin: Notable Retrogressions and Key Movement
The August 2025 Visa Bulletin reveals tightening visa availability as fiscal year 2025 nears its end. While India’s and China’s EB-5 Unreserved dates improve, other categories such as EB-2 Rest of World are retrogressing. Increased demand in EB-3 and EW categories may lead to future cutoffs or unavailability. Here’s what you need to know.
Key Immigration Compliance Takeaways from the New Federal Legislation
A sweeping new federal law—informally known as the “One Big Beautiful Bill”—has introduced several updates that U.S. employers, especially those hiring foreign national workers, should closely review. While much of the public focus has been on border policy and funding, the legislation also brings important changes to worksite enforcement, visa processing, adjudication trends,...
Leaving the U.S. Doesn’t Always Fix Your Immigration Status: The Truth About “Self-Deportation” and Reentry Bars
Some recent public statements have spread confusion about whether individuals who are undocumented or have overstayed their visas in the United States can simply “leave” the country and return legally at a later time. At NPZ Law Group, we want to clarify the very real risks of this approach—and explain why leaving...