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 Housing Boom May Create New Immigration Opportunities for Skilled Workers
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...
New USCIS Signature Rule Creates Serious Filing Risks for Immigration Applications
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...
Can EB-5 Investment Be a Backup Plan for H-1B and Employment-Based Green Card Delays?
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...
U.S. & Canadian Immigration Law Newsletter: Key Immigration Updates Employers, Families, and Travelers Need to Know
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...
Navigating the June 2026 Visa Bulletin: Retrogression Warnings and Continued Demand Pressure
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 .
Can You Enter Canada With a Criminal Record? Understanding Temporary Resident Permits (TRPs)
Many travelers are surprised to learn that a past criminal conviction — including certain DUI or impaired driving offenses — may make them inadmissible to Canada.
For individuals who need to travel to Canada temporarily for work, business, family, or emergencies, a Temporary Resident Permit (TRP) may provide a...
Could You Already Be a Canadian Citizen? New Canadian Citizenship Rules May Benefit Americans with Canadian Ancestry
Canada’s citizenship laws changed significantly in 2025, and many Americans with Canadian parents or grandparents may now qualify for Canadian citizenship by descent. Under the updated Canadian Citizenship Act, individuals previously excluded by the “first-generation limit” rules could now have a pathway to citizenship eligibility through their family lineage.
DOJ Targets PERM Recruitment Practices: What Employers Should Learn From the Cloudera Lawsuit
A recent Department of Justice (DOJ) lawsuit against Cloudera is drawing significant attention within the employment-based immigration community and may signal increased government scrutiny of PERM recruitment practices. The case highlights growing enforcement efforts involving employer hiring procedures, labor certification compliance, and recruitment transparency.
For employers sponsoring foreign workers...
USCIS May Deny Immigration Applications for Invalid Signatures Under New DHS Rule
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued a new Interim Final Rule that could significantly impact immigration applicants, employers, attorneys, and petitioners filing cases with USCIS. The new rule formally codifies USCIS authority to deny immigration benefit requests if the agency later determines that a filing contains an invalid signature.
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