Canada is preparing to host several major events connected to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, including the 76th FIFA Congress and multiple World Cup matches in Toronto, Vancouver, and other key host cities. To support these events, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has introduced a temporary public policy allowing certain FIFA-invited foreign...
USCIS Now Accepts Online Filing for EB-1A and NIW Petitions: What This Means for Applicants
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has launched a long-anticipated upgrade: EB-1A Extraordinary Ability and EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW) petitions can now be submitted online through a secure USCIS digital platform.
For years, these highly technical petitions required large paper submissions and lengthy mailing times. With this new development, applicants and...
Holiday Travel in 2025: What Foreign Nationals in Canada Should Know Before Leaving the Country
The holiday season is a busy time for international travel, and for foreign nationals living, working, or studying in Canada, planning ahead is especially important. Changes in entry rules, varying processing times, and airline document checks mean that travelers must ensure they have the proper documents to return to Canada without delays.
Holiday Travel 2025: What Foreign Nationals Should Know Before Leaving the United States
International travel can be exciting, but for foreign nationals living or working in the United States, it also requires careful planning. Changes in immigration procedures, visa appointment backlogs, and stricter entry reviews at U.S. airports make it essential to prepare before you leave the country.
If you plan to...
Navigating the December 2025 Visa Bulletin: Modest Forward Movement and SR Extension
The December 2025 Visa Bulletin brings modest advances in several Employment-Based categories, stability across most Family-Based preferences, and welcome news — the extension of the Religious Worker (SR) program through January 30, 2026. Here’s what you need to know.
H-1B Lottery 2025: What Employers and Foreign Workers Need to Know About the New USCIS Fee and Policy Changes
The H-1B visa lottery for Fiscal Year 2026 remains one of the most critical opportunities for U.S. employers to bring skilled foreign talent into the workforce. Despite the introduction of a new $100,000 H-1B petition fee for certain filings, the H-1B program is still very much alive—and understanding who is affected by the fee...
What Canadian Citizens Should Know Before Traveling to the United States (Updated November 2025)
Canadian citizens travel to the United States more than any other nationality, often for business, family visits, shopping, or short vacations. While Canadians generally enjoy a smoother entry process compared to citizens of other countries, there are still important rules that can affect the length of stay, admission classification, I-94 records, and...
Trump Highlights Ongoing Need for H-1B Talent in Key U.S. Industries
In a recent Fox News interview, former President Donald Trump stated that the United States continues to rely on highly skilled professionals to fill gaps in specialized fields, noting that certain roles require expertise that is not readily available in the domestic labor pool. His comments referenced the importance of foreign talent...
Key U.S. & Canada Immigration Changes: Your Bimonthly NPZ Newsletter
Our bimonthly NPZ Immigration Newsletter provides timely insights into major U.S. and Canadian immigration developments, including DHS regulatory changes, B-1 in lieu of H-1B updates, Visa Bulletin movements, and IRCC policy clarifications. Explore the full newsletter below.
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Can You Still Apply for a U Visa Years After a Crime?
Victims of certain crimes in the United States may be eligible for immigration protection through the U Nonimmigrant Visa (U Visa) program. The U Visa was created to help victims of serious crimes who have suffered physical or mental abuse and are willing to assist law enforcement in the investigation or prosecution of those...
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