If you’re planning to marry a Canadian citizen abroad, congratulations on this exciting step! However, it’s important to understand the legal considerations and steps involved in ensuring that your marriage is recognized both in the country where it takes place and in Canada. As a law firm specializing in immigration matters, we at VISASERVE...
If you are a top performer in the arts, sciences, education, business, or athletics, the United States offers unique opportunities for you to share your talents. The O-1 and O-2 visas are tailored for individuals with exceptional abilities and achievements. In this blog, we’ll guide you through what these visas are, who...
In the complex world of U.S. immigration, questions about sponsoring a second spouse for a green card often arise, particularly when a U.S. citizen has already sponsored their first spouse. The process can be intricate, raising concerns about timing, legitimacy, and potential red flags in the eyes of immigration authorities. In this...
The Government of Canada, led by Minister Randy Boissonnault, has announced significant changes to the Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) Program to reduce misuse and over-reliance on foreign labor. The TFW Program, initially designed as a temporary measure to fill job vacancies when no qualified Canadians or permanent residents are available, has seen...
The L-1A visa is a vital tool for Canadian companies looking to expand their business operations into the United States. This visa category enables Canadian executives and managers to transfer to a U.S. branch, affiliate, or subsidiary of their existing company. The L-1A visa is particularly beneficial for businesses aiming to establish...
The E-2 visa is a valuable opportunity for Canadian entrepreneurs and investors seeking to grow their businesses in the United States. Available to citizens of treaty countries, including Canada, the E-2 visa enables investors to reside and work in the U.S. to manage and develop their business ventures.
Canada is known for its inclusive and flexible immigration system, which attracts people from all over the world. One of the key options within this system is the Open Work Permit. This type of work permit is particularly appealing because it allows individuals to work for almost any employer in Canada without...
The Department of Homeland Security today announced a Federal Register notice to implement Keeping Families Together, a process for certain noncitizen spouses and stepchildren of U.S. citizens. This is part of an effort to promote the unity and stability of families, increase the economic prosperity of American communities, strengthen diplomatic relationships with partner...
El 19 de agosto, USCIS comenzará a aceptar solicitudes utilizando un nuevo formulario electrónico, el Formulario I-131F, Solicitud de Parole en Lugar para ciertos cónyuges y hijastros no ciudadanos de ciudadanos estadounidenses. El Formulario I-131F no estará disponible en uscis.gov hasta el 19 de agosto. USCIS no aceptará ningún otro formulario para...
On Aug. 19, USCIS will begin accepting requests using a new electronic form, Form I-131F, Application for Parole in Place for Certain Noncitizen Spouses and Stepchildren of U.S. Citizens. Form I-131F will not be available on uscis.gov until Aug. 19. USCIS is not accepting any other form for Keeping Families Together. Do...
