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Canada's technology sector is growing, and the demand for top talent with cutting-edge skills is higher than ever. Immigration plays a crucial role in driving this growth...

On March 11, 2016, USCIS published a Final Rule that will enable certain F-1 students who earned a science, technology, engineering, or technology ("STEM") degree to access up to 24 months (previously 17 months) of additional post-completion Optional Practical Training ("OPT").

Canada's Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) Program allows international students who have completed an eligible study program at a designated learning institution (DLI)...

Canada's Express Entry system has undergone some significant adjustments in 2023. Most notably, in May, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada ("IRCC") introduced six new categories...

Federal case warns policy delays could disrupt U.S. patient care, healthcare workforce, and critical work in business sectors.

The USCIS Regional Center Program is scheduled to sunset this Friday, April 28, at 11:59 PM. To a large extent, we have been here before.

The intersection of NIL (name, image, likeness) and immigration law has become one of the most pressing and complex challenges facing collegiate athletics today.

In June, the Supreme Court and the Department of Justice (DOJ) issued directives that may at least temporarily create immense uncertainty regarding the acquisition and retention of U.S. Citizenship.

Canada's hospitality sector is one of the fastest-growing industries, contributing significantly to employment and revenue generation within the Canadian economy.

The subject of Canada's medical inadmissibility provisions has been a hot topic on the government's radar in recent years.

On January 16, 2024 the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration released a Policy on Francophone Immigration. The objective of this policy is "to enhance the long-term vitality...

A new schedule for U.S. Consular fees will take effect on September 6, 2014.

Set to launch in early 2015, the new EOI system will replace the first-come, first-in-the door selection process for economic immigrants.

Multinational companies seeking to transfer key personnel to Canada may utilize the intra-company transferee (ICT) work permit, an LMIA-exempt pathway for executives, managers, and specialized knowledge workers. Understanding the qualifying criteria, corporate relationships, and common pitfalls is essential for successful applications, particularly when establishing new Canadian operations.

On January 22, 2024, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced changes to the international student program aimed at protecting its integrity and...

Express Entry is largely designed for higher-skilled occupations under the NOC TEER system, typically TEER 0 through 3. While this captures many managerial, professional and technical roles, it excludes a significant portion of the workforce that employers rely on every day. For example, roles such as shippers and receivers, material handlers, cashiers, retail salespersons, home support workers, food and beverage servers etc. fall within TEER 4 and 5, and in many cases, there is simply no viable federal pat

Hiring temporary foreign workers can help address labour shortages and support business growth, but it also comes with important and ongoing employer compliance obligations.