News & Events

Key Takeaways The U.S. Senate has approved legislation providing approximately $70 billion in funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Border Patrol. The funding would support immigration enforcement operations through the remainder of President...

Key Takeaways USCIS has issued new guidance stating that adjustment of status should generally be granted only in "extraordinary circumstances." The policy emphasizes consular processing, which typically requires applicants to complete portions of the green card...

Key Takeaways Canada is changing how income requirements are calculated for the parents and grandparents super visa. The new rules take effect on March 31, 2026. Hosts may now qualify using income from either of the two previous taxation years. In some cases, the...

Key Takeaways Canada has introduced temporary border measures in response to the Ebola disease outbreak in parts of Africa. Immigration documents for residents of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, and South Sudan are being suspended for 90 days. Certain...

Canada Expands Visa-Free Travel Access for Eligible Citizens of Indonesia and Malaysia Key Takeaways Canada has expanded visa-free travel eligibility for certain citizens of Indonesia and Malaysia. Eligible travelers may now apply for an electronic travel...

Key Takeaways Canada has expanded access to spousal open work permits for certain spouses and common-law partners of foreign-trained healthcare workers in Quebec. Eligible applicants are no longer required to meet the standard rule requiring the principal worker's...

Key Takeaways Canada has launched a one-time “In-Canada Workers Initiative” aimed at accelerating permanent residence processing for certain temporary workers already living and working in Canada. The initiative focuses on applicants already in IRCC’s inventory...

Key Takeaways The NEXUS application fee for adults increased to $120 USD in 2026, while applicants under 18 may still apply at no cost. NEXUS processing delays continue to affect many applicants, with some manual reviews taking between 12 and 24 months. A new “split...

Key Takeaways Artificial intelligence is becoming increasingly integrated into immigration processing systems used by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Government agencies say AI tools are being used to support workflow management, fraud detection,...

Key Takeaways Canada will not open a new intake for the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) in 2026. IRCC says it will focus on processing up to 10,000 applications already submitted before 2025. Families seeking Canada family sponsorship options for parents and...