Terminating an employee is never an easy decision. When the employee is working in the United States under a temporary work visa or employment-based immigration status, employers must also consider important immigration compliance obligations that may continue even after employment ends.
Many companies are surprised to learn that immigration-related...
For many highly skilled professionals, long-term immigration success in the United States requires more than simply filing an application when the time comes. Strong O-1, L-1, EB-1, and National Interest Waiver (NIW) cases are often built gradually over time through professional achievements, leadership experience, industry recognition, and careful documentation.
Canada is continuing to strengthen immigration pathways connected to regional economic development and labour shortages outside major cities. Programs tied to rural communities, Atlantic Canada, agriculture, caregiving, and occupation-based immigration are playing a larger role in Canada’s long-term immigration planning. Foreign nationals already living and working in regional communities may see increased...
Canada’s evolving immigration strategy is placing increased attention on smaller communities and regional labour shortages. Temporary residents who are willing to live and work outside major metropolitan areas may find stronger opportunities through programs connected to rural development, regional economic growth, and employer-driven immigration pathways. As Canada continues shifting toward targeted immigration...
International travel has become increasingly complicated for many foreign nationals living and working in the United States. While many travelers continue to travel abroad without difficulty, others are experiencing increased questioning at ports of entry, secondary inspection delays, electronic device searches, and additional scrutiny connected to immigration status and travel history.
Canada’s growing housing shortage is increasing demand for skilled trades workers, construction professionals, and infrastructure specialists across the country. Recent federal investments tied to housing construction and workforce expansion may create stronger immigration opportunities through Express Entry, Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs), LMIA-based hiring, and Atlantic Canada pathways. Foreign nationals with experience in...
USCIS is implementing an important new signature rule that could create major problems for immigration applicants, employers, and attorneys who are not carefully maintaining properly signed immigration forms.
Beginning July 10, 2026, USCIS will have expanded authority to reject or deny immigration benefit requests if the agency later determines that a filing does...
As employment-based green card backlogs continue affecting thousands of foreign nationals in the United States, many H-1B professionals and their families are exploring alternative pathways to permanent residence. One option receiving increased attention is the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program.
For some individuals facing long wait times in the EB-2...
NPZ Law Group’s latest U.S. and Canadian Immigration Law Newsletter covers important immigration developments impacting employers, foreign nationals, students, families, and international travelers. This edition discusses increased I-9 enforcement, USCIS policy changes, biometrics processing concerns, PERM recruitment scrutiny, Visa Bulletin updates, Canadian immigration developments, and more. Readers can also access immigration compliance...
The June 2026 Visa Bulletin reflects a mixed picture, with some Family-Based categories advancing while several Employment-Based categories face growing demand pressure. The Department of State has issued multiple warnings that retrogression or unavailability may occur in the coming months, particularly for India and China employment-based categories .
