Stay Up to Date with Immigration and Nationality Law Updates in the U.S. and Canada (30 November 2023)
Dive into our most recent newsletter to get essential news and perspectives on U.S. and Canadian immigration laws. Keep yourself updated and move confidently across borders. Tap below.
U.S. State Department Launches Pilot Program for Domestic H-1B Visa Renewals
The U.S. State Department’s pilot program, set for January 29 to April 1, 2024, allows specific H-1B visa holders to renew their visas within the U.S. Targeting 20,000 participants, it focuses on those with visas issued by Mission Canada or India during certain periods. The pilot, aimed at easing global visa wait times, requires eligibility […]
U.S. and Canadian Immigration and Nationality Law: Bimonthly Newsletter and Updates
The “U.S. and Canadian Immigration and Nationality Law: Comprehensive Bimonthly Insights and Legal Updates” newsletter offers in-depth coverage and analysis of the latest developments in immigration and nationality law across the United States and Canada. Tap below.
Insights into U.S. and Canadian Immigration and Nationality Law: A Bimonthly Analysis
The “U.S. and Canadian Immigration and Nationality Law: Comprehensive Bimonthly Insights and Legal Updates” newsletter offers in-depth coverage and analysis of the latest developments in immigration and nationality law across the United States and Canada. Tap below.
The Canadian Spousal Sponsorship Program
Due to abuse of the spousal sponsorship applications, CIC has already made an important change to the sponsorship program for spouses. In order to help prevent marriages of convenience, as of March 2012 a Canadian spouse is barred from sponsoring a second spouse in Canada for five years. There is also consideration in the Canadian […]
US stamping can be tricky
Many of our clients contact us from the U.S. because they received an approval notice for a U.S. visa in the USA and now need to get the formal visa placed in their foreign passport. These clients are usually employed in the USA and hope to make a quick trip to Canada to process their […]
U.S. Canada Begin Phase II of Entry/Exit Project 2013
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the implementation of Phase II of the Entry/Exit information system, a commitment of the Beyond the Border Action Plan. Under Phase II, DHS and the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) will expand the exchange of biographic entry data collected on third-country nationals (those who are neither citizens of […]
What Are Border Officers Looking For?
When crossing at a Port of Entry, as a foreign national, you are questioned by an officer of either CBP (on the U.S. side) or CBSA (on the Canadian side). Initially, you are asked your nationality, and how long you will be are staying. Through these questions, the officer is assessing whether you are a […]
What Can I Bring Into Canada With Me?
For our clients who have successfully secured a work permit, or permanent residence, for Canada, the next question often is: “What can I bring with me when I go?” Here are some useful tips to facilitate your entry to Canada: Before you Arrive in Canada: • Prepare two copies of a list (preferably typewritten) of […]
The Canadian Law Group Transfers IT Workers to Canada!
The Canadian Law Group is pleased to announce that it continues to successfully transfer high-level IT workers from foreign countries like Israel, to Canada. This is indeed a success, considering the recent changes to intra-company transfer law. This past summer, the Immigration branch of the Government of Canada, (“CIC”) published a new guide for CIC […]