Getting selected in the H-1B cap lottery is only the first step. F-1 students transitioning to H-1B status face a critical window where one misstep — traveling abroad, missing an OPT unemployment deadline, or failing to update your DSO — can derail your entire case. Our F-1 to H-1B transition checklist walks...
Your Case Is Still Stuck After the Court Order — What Nationals of the 39 Countries Can Do Now
A federal court ordered USCIS to lift its holds on green card, work permit, naturalization, and asylum cases for nationals of 39 countries. That ruling came down on June 5, 2026. The government was supposed to start moving those cases immediately.
But for many applicants, nothing has changed. Cases...
Ontario Overhauling Its Immigrant Nominee Program — Here’s What Skilled Workers and Employers Need to Know
Ontario has announced a significant overhaul of the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP), restructuring it to more directly connect skilled immigration with real labour market demand. The changes, announced June 26, 2026, by the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development, are already in effect under O. Reg. 422/17 of the...
EB-5 Investor Visa: Critical September 30, 2026 Deadline Approaching
If you or someone you know is considering the EB-5 Investor Visa Program, now is the time to act.
What Is the EB-5 Program?
The EB-5 Regional Center Program allows foreign nationals to obtain a U.S. Green Card (Lawful Permanent Residency) by investing a minimum of $800,000 into qualifying U.S....
U.S. & Canadian Immigration Newsletter – July 2026: H-1B, USCIS Updates, EB-5 India, Visa Bulletin & Canadian Immigration News
Stay informed with the latest U.S. and Canadian immigration developments in the July 2026 edition of the NPZ Law Group Immigration Newsletter. This issue covers important updates affecting employers, foreign nationals, investors, students, healthcare professionals, and families, including proposed naturalization fee increases, USCIS processing changes for physicians, EB-5 visa availability for India,...
EB-1, EB-2, and EB-3 Green Cards: Understanding Your Employment-Based Immigration Options
For many professionals working in the United States, obtaining permanent residence is a major long-term goal. Employment-based green cards provide several pathways to achieve that objective, but not every category is designed for the same type of applicant.
The three employment-based classifications most frequently used by foreign professionals are...
What the USCIS Policy Change on Special Immigrant Juvenile Status Means in 2026
Special Immigrant Juvenile Status — commonly called SIJS or SIJ — has long been one of the few immigration pathways specifically designed to protect children. Congress built this classification into federal law to give vulnerable immigrant youth a route to lawful permanent residence when their own family situation made that necessary. In...
DOL Increasing Scrutiny of Employers’ Ability to Pay in PERM Cases: What Employers Need to Know
Employers sponsoring foreign workers for permanent residence through the PERM labor certification process should be aware of a growing trend at the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL). Recent Requests for Information (RFIs) suggest that DOL is taking a closer look at whether sponsoring employers can demonstrate their ability to pay the offered...
Canada’s Population Decline May Increase Focus on Skilled Immigration
Canada recently reported its first quarterly population decline in years, highlighting the country's continued reliance on immigration to support economic growth, workforce development, and demographic stability. While immigration levels have been adjusted and temporary resident numbers have decreased, Canada continues to face labour shortages across healthcare, construction, transportation, technology, education, and skilled...
Could You Be a Canadian Citizen Through Your Family History?
Thousands of individuals around the world may have a claim to Canadian citizenship through a parent, grandparent, or other Canadian ancestor. Recent changes to Canada's citizenship-by-descent rules have expanded opportunities for many families to explore their eligibility. At the same time, immigration authorities are taking a closer look at supporting documentation and...
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