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Understanding the E-2 Essential Employee: What It Is and Who Qualifies Most people associate the E-2 visa with investors launching or buying a business in the U.S. Yet what’s less commonly known is that certain employees of E-2 businesses can also qualify, even if...

On April 17, 2025, Manitoba’s Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) held a new selection round focused on attracting international talent to meet the province’s labor market needs. This draw targeted skilled worker visa candidates currently living outside of Canada and...

For many international students, studying in the United States is a valuable opportunity to pursue world-class education and expand future career possibilities. However, the path to doing so through a student visa has become more uncertain in recent months. Policy...

In the rapidly evolving global business landscape, Canadian companies seeking to expand their operations into the United States are increasingly turning to U.S. visa options like the L-1 and E-1/E-2 visas. These visa categories provide pathways for Canadian...

Registration Requirement for Foreign Nationals – Effective April 11, 2025 Starting April 11, 2025, all foreign nationals who meet certain criteria must register with the U.S. government. This would apply to many of the snowbird travelers to the U.S. who typically...

When considering business immigration to Canada, it is important to understand the distinction between a business visitor and a foreign worker. What is a Business Visitor? A business visitor is a foreign national who travels to Canada to engage in international...

The U.S. tech industry has long relied on skilled foreign workers to drive innovation. Central to this workforce integration is the H-1B visa program, which allows companies to employ foreign professionals in specialized occupations. However, recent political...

The H-1B visa program has recently become a focal point of intense debate, revealing unexpected alliances and deep-seated divisions across the political spectrum. H-1B Visa Program Overview The H-1B visa permits U.S. employers to hire foreign workers in specialized...

Quebec announced the reopening of three targeted immigration pilot programs, effective January 13, 2025, aimed at addressing labor shortages in critical sectors. These programs offer pathways to Canadian permanent residence for qualified workers in specific...

The Biden administration has announced plans to issue an additional 64,716 H-2B seasonal worker visas for the fiscal year 2025. These visas are supplemental to the 66,000 annual H-2B visas mandated by Congress, marking the third consecutive year that U.S. employers...