O Serviço de Cidadania e Imigração dos Estados Unidos (USCIS) anunciou que o perÃodo inicial de registro para o limite (cap) do H-1B referente ao Ano Fiscal 2027 (FY 2027) será aberto ao meio-dia (12:00 PM, horário da Costa Leste dos EUA – ET) em 4 de março de 2026 e permanecerá...
WHAT TO DO IF ICE SHOWS UP AT YOUR WORKPLACE: LEGAL & COMPLIANCE GUIDANCE FOR EMPLOYERS AND LAW FIRMS
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) visits to workplaces can be stressful, disruptive, and confusing. Whether you operate a law firm, a corporate office, a healthcare practice, a manufacturing facility, or a small business, knowing how to respond properly is critical.
A calm, informed response protects your organization, your employees,...
Canada Express Entry 2026: Expanded Category-Based Selection and Who Qualifies
Canada continues to refine its Express Entry system by expanding category-based selection rounds. Instead of inviting candidates solely based on CRS score, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is targeting specific occupations facing labour shortages.
If you are in one of these occupations, your chances of receiving an Invitation...
E-Newsletter: FY 2027 H-1B Registration Opens March 4 – Key Dates and Employer Planning Strategy
USCIS has announced that the FY 2027 H-1B electronic registration period will open at 12:00 PM (ET) on March 4, 2026, and will close at 12:00 PM (ET) on March 19, 2026. Employers must complete the online registration and submit the required fee within this window to be eligible for the lottery...
Fraud Alert: DOJ Charges Group Accused of Running Fake Immigration Law Firm
Federal prosecutors in New Jersey have charged several individuals accused of operating a fake immigration law firm and staging sham court proceedings to defraud immigrants.
According to the U.S. Department of Justice, the group allegedly posed as attorneys and government officials, created fraudulent documents using official-looking logos, and charged...
If You Have Asylum in the U.S., … What Are Your Immigration Options in Canada?
Many individuals who have been granted asylum in the United States eventually ask an important question:
Can I move to Canada?
Whether for family reasons, employment opportunities, or long-term stability, the idea of relocating north is common. However, the legal path is not always straightforward.
USCIS Premium Processing Fees Increase March 1, 2026
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced that Premium Processing (Form I-907) fees will increase effective March 1, 2026.
Premium Processing requests postmarked on or after March 1, 2026 must include the new fee amount, or USCIS may reject the filing.
Key Premium...How Indian Nationals in Canada Can Use the E-2 Visa to Start a Business in the United States
Indian nationals frequently ask about the E-2 investor visa. The complication is that India does not have an E-2 treaty with the United States. That means Indian passport holders cannot apply for an E-2 visa directly.
However, there is a strategic pathway many individuals are using successfully.
Webinar Video: H-1B Visa Lottery 2026-2027 Updates, Wage-Weighted Selection & Employer Strategy
This NPZ Law Group webinar is designed for HR teams and employers preparing for the H-1B Lottery 2026–2027 season. We cover the registration timeline, beneficiary-centric process, and the shift to wage-weighted selection—along with what this change means for wage level strategy, SOC code planning, worksite decisions, and consistency between registration and petition...
Navigating the March 2026 Visa Bulletin: Forward Movement and Religious Worker Extension
The March 2026 Visa Bulletin brings measured forward movement across several Employment-Based categories, continued stability in most Family-Based preferences, and important news — the Employment Fourth Preference Certain Religious Workers (SR) category has been extended through September 30, 2026. The Department of State also notes that immigrant visa issuance patterns have shifted...
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