On December 2, 2022, the Canadian government announced a two-year expansion of work authorization to spouses and working-age children of temporary foreign workers at all skill levels. According to the announcement, the short-term measure is designed to address gaps in
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Immigration Enforcement and Prosecutorial Discretion Go Hand in Hand: Will the Supreme Court Upset this Balance?
By Cyrus D. Mehta and Kaitlyn Box*
On Tuesday, November 29th, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in US v. Texas, which involves a challenge to the Biden administration’s Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) enforcement priorities. Originally laid out in…
U.S. Embassy in Havana to Resume Immigrant Visa Services
On January 4, 2023, the U.S. Embassy in Havana will resume immigrant visa processing for immediate relatives, family preference applicants, diversity visa applicants and visas for K fiancées.
Until then, the U.S. Embassy Georgetown in Guyana will continue to process…
Adjustment of status vs. consular processing in California
Making the decision to move to the United States can be a difficult one. There are many different ways to do it, and two of the most common in California are adjustment of status and consular processing. Understanding each process…
Can a Green Card Holder Sponsor a Child Over 21?
The United States of America is a dream destination for many people around the globe. People worldwide always search for better opportunities, including higher living standards, an improved healthcare system, and a renowned educational system. Similarly, the United States offers…
Dec. 6 WEBINAR | The Interplay Between the Child Status Protection Act and EB-5: When Are Children Protected?
Please join Greenberg Traurig Immigration & Compliance Practice Co-Chair Kate Kalmykov and Shareholder Nataliya Rymer for a presentation on the Child Status Protection Act (CSPA) provisions and their application in the context of the EB-5 process. The presenters will also discuss…
Dec. 6 WEBINAR | The Interplay Between the Child Status Protection Act and EB-5: When Are Children Protected?
Please join Greenberg Traurig Immigration & Compliance Practice Co-Chair Kate Kalmykov and Shareholder Nataliya Rymer for a presentation on the Child Status Protection Act (CSPA) provisions and their application in the context of the EB-5 process. The presenters will also discuss…
Settlement for Dependent Parents: Appendix EU v. Appendix FM
Both Appendix EU and Appendix FM provide routes to settlement in the UK for dependent parents. Whilst the focus of this post will be on dependent parents, it should be noted that Appendix EU contains provisions relating to other types…
U.S. Continues to Require Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination for Foreign National Air Passengers
While many COVID-19 travel restrictions have been removed, all nonimmigrant foreign nationals continue to be required to present proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to board an international flight to the United States.
A summary of the…
Episode 46: Latest Updates and News for International Students in Canada
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Calgary immigration lawyer Evelyn Ackah discusses updates and news for international students in Canada. Evelyn covers information international students need to know about studying and working in Canada, and what Canadian employers who hire international…