The E-2 visa has gained significant attention from Japanese investors and companies exploring opportunities in the United States. As longstanding economic partners, Japan and the U.S. continue to foster cross-border collaboration through trade, innovation, and investment. The E-2 visa provides a flexible, treaty-based solution for Japanese nationals seeking to start or grow...
New Alien Registration Requirement: Key Info for Canadians and Parents of Children Turning 14 in the U.S.
Recent changes to the Alien Registration process have raised questions—particularly among Canadian nationals and families with children turning 14 while in the United States. Here’s what you need to know based on recent guidance from U.S. immigration officials and Customs and Border Protection (CBP).
Canadian Visitors Staying...DHS Ends Humanitarian Parole for Cuban, Haitian, Nicaraguan, and Venezuelan Nationals: Key Implications
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has officially announced the termination of humanitarian parole programs for nationals of Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela (CHNV). Effective March 25, 2025, this policy change impacts thousands of individuals currently in the U.S. under temporary parole status and raises critical considerations for employers, workers, and those seeking alternative immigration...
CBP’s Digital Search Authority at U.S. Borders: What Travelers Need to Know
The recent detention and removal of a French scientist at a U.S. airport over private text messages has reignited concerns about Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers’ authority to search electronic devices at ports of entry. This incident highlights an important reality: CBP has broad discretion to inspect laptops, smartphones, and other digital devices—sometimes...
Electronic Device Searches at U.S. Ports of Entry: Know Your Rights and Best Practices
Did you know that U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) can search your electronic devices—including phones, laptops, and tablets—without a warrant or suspicion? Learn about the types of searches, your rights at the border, potential risks, and practical steps to safeguard your data. Download our guide to stay informed and prepared.
Canada Express Entry Update: Job Offer Points Removed from CRS Scoring
The Government of Canada has announced a major change to the Express Entry system, significantly impacting candidates in the immigration pool. Effective March 25, 2025, job offers will no longer contribute points to a candidate’s Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score.
This update marks a strategic shift in how candidates are ranked within Express...
Travel Advisory for Visa Holders and Green Card Applicants: What You Need to Know Now
In recent weeks, a surge of executive orders has created uncertainty around U.S. immigration policy, leaving many non-citizens wondering: Is it safe to travel internationally right now?
While no broad travel ban has been issued, the landscape is rapidly changing, and increased scrutiny at ports of entry and U.S....
Canada Expands Immigration Pathways for Home Care Workers through Permanent Residence Pilots
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March 21, 2025 – Ottawa, ON – The Government of Canada continues to support families and meet the growing demand for skilled home care professionals with its Home Care Worker Immigration Pilots. These pilot programs provide a pathway to permanent residence for qualified foreign nationals in the Child Care and Home...
Alternative Work Visa Options in the US for Foreign Nationals: What to Consider When the H-1B Lottery Fails You (ABC’s H-1B series final series)
Each year, many foreign nationals apply for H-1B visas to work and live in the United States. However, with the annual H-1B visa lottery and the limited number of visas available, many qualified candidates may be left without a visa. This is why it’s important to explore other work visa options that...
I am a Canadian citizen in the US. Is the new rule to register with form G-325R also applicable to me or I am exempted.
This is an important update for Canadian citizens who are presently visiting the U.S.
Starting April 11, if you're staying in the US for more than 30 days, you’ll need to register with the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (same as IRCC) using alien registration form G-325R (Biographic information...
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