Every year, thousands of Canadians travel south to enjoy Florida’s sunshine and mild winters. For many, a few weeks turn into several months, and some even decide to invest, start a business, or bring family members to live part-time in the United States. While this lifestyle is appealing, it’s important to understand...
TPS and Parole Program Updates: What Employers and Foreign Nationals Should Know (November 2025)
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) continues to adjust programs under Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and Parole, reflecting ongoing global changes and recent court rulings. The latest updates affect nationals from countries such as Venezuela, Afghanistan, Haiti, Ukraine, and several others. These developments directly impact employment authorization, compliance, and renewal obligations...
HR Alert: DHS Ends 540-Day Automatic EAD Extensions – What Employers Need to Know
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has officially ended the 540-day automatic extension of Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) for renewal applicants under its October 30, 2025 Interim Final Rule.
This change affects many categories of foreign national workers who previously remained authorized to work while their renewal was pending.
DHS Proposes Expanded Biometric Rules, Including DNA Testing for Immigration Applicants
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has introduced a new proposal to expand the collection of biometric information from individuals involved in immigration applications.
Under the draft rule, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) would be authorized to gather not only fingerprints and photographs but also DNA samples...
Canada’s 2025 Federal Budget: What Immigration-Focused Changes Mean for Newcomers and Employers
In November 2025, the federal government of Canada introduced its 2025 budget under the theme of “smarter public spending and stronger capital investment.” This budget signals a shift not only in how Canada invests in infrastructure and productivity, but also in how the country’s immigration policy will evolve in response to labour-market...
Canada’s Bill C-12 Could Reshape the Start-Up Visa Program and Impact Business Incubator Applicants
The Start-Up Visa (SUV) Program has long been a cornerstone of Canada’s innovation-driven immigration system, offering permanent residency to entrepreneurs who secure support from designated incubators, venture capital firms, or angel investor groups.
However, the recently introduced Bill C-12 may significantly alter the way Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) manages...
EB-5 Regional Centers Face New USCIS Audits – How to Stay Compliant
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has intensified its compliance efforts by launching ongoing audits of EB-5 Regional Centers under the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022 (RIA).
This initiative underscores USCIS’s focus on transparency, program integrity, and investor protection within the EB-5 immigrant investor program.
AI and Data Analytics Transforming U.S. Immigration Enforcement: What Employers and Visa Holders Need to Know
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is expanding its use of artificial intelligence and data analytics to strengthen immigration monitoring and enforcement. In April 2025, a major federal contract was awarded to deploy ImmigrationOS, a new AI-powered system developed by Palantir Technologies. This platform allows immigration authorities to cross-reference data from multiple...
USCIS Enhances Voter Verification Systems
On this Election Day, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced new enhancements to its Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) program — an important step toward safeguarding the integrity of America’s elections.
The upgrades allow states to verify citizenship using the last four digits of a...
DHS Unveils Sweeping Biometric Surveillance Rule Affecting Immigrants and U.S. Citizens
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced a proposed rule that would significantly expand the collection and use of biometric data—including fingerprints, facial images, iris scans, voiceprints, and even DNA—from individuals involved in immigration processes. Under this plan, both immigrants and U.S. citizens connected to immigration filings could be required...
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