Effective January 28, 2025, Canada’s Super Visa program has expanded its health insurance options, allowing applicants to purchase coverage from approved foreign insurers. This update provides more flexibility and affordability for parents and grandparents visiting their loved ones. Learn how to ensure your health insurance meets Super Visa requirements and how Visaserve...
Canada’s Francophone Community Immigration Class: A New Pathway for French-Speaking Immigrants
Canada has launched the Francophone Community Immigration Class, a new initiative under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act aimed at attracting skilled French-speaking immigrants to communities outside Quebec. This program supports economic development while strengthening the nation’s bilingual identity. Eligible applicants with a valid job offer in a designated Francophone minority community...
Protection for Victims of Family Violence: Understanding Canada’s Temporary Resident Permit
Canada is committed to protecting foreign nationals experiencing family violence through its Temporary Resident Permit (TRP) program. Under Ministerial Instructions (MI82), victims can obtain legal status, work or study permits, and access to healthcare. This vital initiative ensures that individuals facing abuse can seek safety without jeopardizing their immigration status. Learn how...
FY 2026 H-1B Cap Registration Opens on March 7: Key Updates for Employers
With the fiscal year (FY) 2026 H-1B cap registration set to open on March 7, 2025, U.S. employers must be prepared to navigate the updated process and ensure timely submission of their registrations. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has introduced several enhancements to streamline the H-1B electronic registration system, including...
How Employers Can Prepare for ICE Workplace Inspections and Raids
With workplace immigration enforcement on the rise, employers need to be proactive about compliance and prepared to handle potential visits from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). In recent weeks, businesses in various industries—including construction, healthcare, hospitality, and manufacturing—have faced increased audits, inspections, and even raids.
Employers must understand their rights and responsibilities when ICE agents...
Being a Great Person with a Big Heart is Not a U.S. Immigration Category
Many people reach out to immigration attorneys with heartfelt stories about individuals they know who are wonderful, hardworking, and kind-hearted, hoping to sponsor them for U.S. immigration. While character and goodwill are commendable, U.S. immigration law does not have a visa category based solely on these qualities. Immigration to the United States...
Know Your Rights: What to Do If ICE Comes to Your Home, Workplace, or Stops You in Public (English & Spanish Versions)
Everyone in the U.S., including undocumented immigrants, has constitutional rights. If immigration (ICE) officers come to your home, workplace, or stop you in a public place, you have the right to remain silent, refuse a search, and request legal representation.
Now available in both English and Spanish! Stay informed...
This Month’s Key U.S. and Canadian Immigration Updates (EOM) January 2025
Stay informed with NPZ Law Group's latest updates on U.S. and Canadian immigration! This issue covers H-1B registration tips, ICE raid preparedness, and the new Advance Parole guidelines. Discover key insights and strategies to navigate immigration changes smoothly.
Know Your Rights: What to Do If ICE Visits Your Home
Understanding your rights can make all the difference during an encounter with immigration officers. This blog breaks down key constitutional protections, such as your right to remain silent, the importance of verifying search warrants, and how to seek legal assistance if detained. Stay informed to protect yourself and your family.
The Laken Riley Act Signed Into Law: A Landmark Shift in U.S. Immigration Policy
For Immediate Release
January 30, 2025
Washington, D.C. – President Trump signed the Laken Riley Act into law today, introducing sweeping measures to detain and deport undocumented immigrants arrested or implicated in certain crimes. This legislation, introduced in honor of Georgia nursing student Laken Riley, reflects a broader shift in...
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