If you are a Canadian permanent resident traveling abroad and your PR card has expired, been lost, or stolen, you may face challenges returning to Canada. The good news is that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) allows permanent residents to apply for a Permanent Resident Travel Document (PRTD) to re-enter the country by...
What’s New in Immigration Law: H-1B Fee Rules, EAD Extensions, and Canadian Compliance Updates
The latest NPZ Law Group U.S. and Canadian Immigration and Nationality Law (Bimonthly) Newsletter brings you key updates shaping immigration policy and employer compliance across North America. Learn about USCIS clarifications on the proposed $100,000 H-1B petition fee, the upcoming end of automatic EAD extensions, and the shift to mandatory electronic payments...
USCIS Clarifies H-1B Fee Exemptions as EEOC and DOL Step Up Workplace Oversight
In the ever-changing world of immigration and employment law, recent developments continue to shape how employers manage their global workforce. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has clarified that the newly proposed $100,000 H-1B fee will not apply to foreign nationals already in the U.S. seeking a change of status. This...
USCIS Refocuses on Public Charge: What Green Card Applicants Should Know Under the Trump 2.0 Policy Approach
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has reaffirmed its commitment to enforcing the public charge inadmissibility standard more strictly, signaling a renewed focus on self-sufficiency for individuals applying for permanent residence in the United States. This move aligns with the broader immigration enforcement priorities that have returned under the Trump 2.0 administration.
EAD Renewal Alert: DHS Ends Automatic Extensions Starting October 30, 2025
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced an interim final rule that will end the automatic extension of Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) for certain renewal applicants starting October 30, 2025.
Until now, many individuals who filed EAD renewal applications were allowed to keep working while waiting for...
Marriage to a U.S. Citizen: Understanding the New Rules for Green Card Applications Under the Trump Administration
Navigating Marriage-Based Green Cards in Today’s Immigration Climate
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Marrying a U.S. citizen is often seen as one of the most straightforward pathways to obtaining a green card. However, recent procedural updates under the Trump administration have introduced new layers of scrutiny and administrative changes that applicants need...
USCIS Announces Mandatory Electronic Payments for Paper-Filed Forms
Effective October 28, 2025, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it will no longer accept checks or money orders for most immigration applications and petitions. Moving forward, all paper-filed forms must include electronic payment through either credit/debit card or ACH (bank account) transactions.
This modernization aims...
Canada Tightens Compliance Rules for Employers Hiring Temporary Foreign Workers
Understanding the New Enforcement Focus in Canadian Immigration
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The Canadian government recently reaffirmed its stance on temporary foreign workers (TFWs) and employer compliance, signaling a more rigorous approach to how employers hire and manage foreign nationals. While not a brand-new policy, this announcement reflects Canada’s ongoing efforts to...
USCIS Moves Forward with $100,000 H-1B Fee Despite Legal Challenge: What Employers and Applicants Need to Know
The U.S. immigration community is closely watching as USCIS begins implementing the controversial $100,000 H-1B petition fee, even while a major lawsuit filed by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce seeks to block the rule before next year’s H-1B lottery.
Background: The Legal ChallengeLate last...
Canada’s C44 Work Permit Option for Post-Doctoral Researchers
Canada continues to attract global academic talent by offering immigration pathways that recognize research excellence. One such pathway is the C44 work permit exemption, which allows post-doctoral fellows who hold or are about to receive a Ph.D. to work in Canada without the need for a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA).
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