Protection for Victims of Family Violence in Canada: Know Your Rights

If you are a foreign national in Canada on a work permit or study permit and are experiencing family violence or human trafficking, it’s important to know that you have rights and protections under Canadian immigration law.

Your immigration status will not be jeopardized if you seek help. Canada provides specific pathways to ensure your safety while allowing...

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Important: New U.S. Alien Registration Requirement – Compliance Required

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New Alien Registration Requirement Announced Under Executive Order

February 26, 2025– In response to the recent Protecting the American People Against Invasion executive order issued by President Trump on January 20, 2025, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is reinforcing the legal...

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アメリカで出生した場合のステータス: 雇用主とビザ保持者が知っておくべきこと

アメリカ合衆国憲法では両親の移民ステータスに関係なくアメリカ国内で生まれたすべての人にアメリカの市民権を保障してきました。

しかし最近発令された「アメリカ市民権の意義と価値を守る」(Protecting the Meaning and Value of American Citizenship) と題された大統領令はこの長年の慣習に重大な変更をもたらすかもしれません。新しい命令はアメリカで生まれた子どもは少なくとも一方の親がアメリカ市民または合法的永住者(グリーンカード保持者)である場合、そして出産がアメリカの領土内で行われることで子どもが市民権を取得できるようになるというものです。この変更は、H-1B、L-1、Eビザ等のビジネス移民ビザでアメリカに滞在している家族に直接影響を与えます。非移民ビザ保持者の子どもは自動的にアメリカ市民権を取得できなくなり、親のビザカテゴリーに基づく従属的な非移民として扱われます。出生時はアメリカのパスポートは取得不可のため、市民権を示す出生証明書やパスポートは発行されず、子どもは親のH-4、L-2ビザなどに基づいて滞在資格を取得する必要があります。ただし、この発令に対してワシントン州の連邦判事が一時的差し止め命令(TRO)を出し、大統領令の施行を阻止しているのが現状です。今後さらなる訴訟があり、最終的にはアメリカ連邦最高裁判所が判断を下すと予想されています。この差し止め命令が継続されている間はアメリカ国内で生まれたすべての子どもに今までのルールが適用されます。重要なのは雇用主と外国人労働者は、今後の動向を注意深く見守る必要があるということです。雇用主は外国人労働者が従属する子どもに対して、ステータスを正確に維持できるようにしておきましょう。そしてこれから想定される問題を回避するために、正確な書類を保持することも重要です。今は不透明な状況が続いているので、該当者は今後の動きをしっかりと把握して、その都度対応できるようにすることが大切です。

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Canada Updates Immigration Rules: New Authority to Cancel Temporary Resident Documents

Effective January 31, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has implemented new regulations allowing immigration officers to cancel temporary resident documents under specific conditions. These changes affect Temporary Resident Visas (TRVs), Electronic Travel Authorizations (eTAs), work permits, and study permits.

The goal...

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Birthright Citizenship and Business Immigration: What Employers and Visa Holders Need to Know

The 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution has long guaranteed birthright citizenship to all individuals born on U.S. soil, regardless of their parents' immigration status. However, a recent Executive Order titled "Protecting the Meaning and Value of American Citizenship" has introduced significant changes to this long-standing practice.

Under this new order, effective February 20, 2025,...

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Expanded Eligibility for Nonimmigrant Visa Interview Waivers: What You Need to Know

The U.S. Department of State (DOS), in collaboration with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), has recently updated the categories of applicants who may qualify for a waiver of the nonimmigrant visa interview. This update aims to streamline the visa application process for certain eligible individuals while maintaining...

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Important Immigration Update: U.S. Pauses Immigration Applications for Certain Parolees

The Trump Administration has announced a significant pause on all immigration applications filed by individuals paroled into the United States under the following Biden-era programs:

CHNV Program – Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans, and Venezuelans Uniting for Ukraine (U4U) – Ukrainians fleeing the Russian invasion
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New Restrictions on U.S. Visa Interview Waivers: What Applicants Need to Know

The U.S. Department of State has quietly updated Visa Interview Waiver eligibility rules, limiting waivers to a smaller group of applicants. These changes took effect immediately and are already affecting visa applicants at U.S. embassies and consulates worldwide.

If you need a visa renewal or stamping, it is critical to understand these updates...

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Important Update: Changes to U.S. Visa Dropbox Eligibility in India

The U.S. Department of State has recently updated the eligibility requirements for interview waiver appointments (commonly known as “dropbox” appointments) in India. These changes, which were implemented without a formal announcement, are now reflected on the U.S. TravelDocs website for India.

Key Changes to Dropbox Eligibility:
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Navigating the EB-4 Backlog: Exploring Alternative Options

The EB-4 visa category has long been a critical pathway for certain special immigrants, including religious workers. However, increasing demand and persistent backlogs have left many applicants in uncertain immigration statuses, especially those with expiring R visas awaiting an adjustment of status (AOS).

Understanding the Challenge
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