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DHS Issues Registration Changes for Foreign and Canadian Nationals, Child Visa Holders

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This Holland & Knight alert details new U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) rules amending a preexisting but rarely enforced registration requirement for foreign nationals, including Canadians and child visa holders on...more

Mintz - Immigration Viewpoints

U.S. Customs and Border Protection in the Buffalo area recommends appointments for Canadians applying for TN and L-1 status

Although no official announcement was made, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is now recommending that Canadian TN and L applicants schedule an appointment to present their applications when entering the United States...more

Gibney Anthony & Flaherty, LLP

U.S. Entry Ban on Temporary Workers: State Department and CBP Update

The U.S. Department of State and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) have provided initial guidance clarifying the scope of Donald Trump’s June 22 proclamation banning the entry of certain H, L and J visa holders...more

Gibney Anthony & Flaherty, LLP

COVID-19: U.S., Mexico and Canada: Temporary Travel Restrictions for Land Ports of Entry & Ferry Service

The United States reached mutual agreements with Canada and Mexico to limit non-essential travel at land Ports of Entry and ferry terminals to reduce the spread of COVID-19. The restrictions do not apply to air travel...more

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP

Important CBP Policy Change Affects Canadian Nationals Looking to Renew L-1 Status at the Border

If you employ Canadian nationals holding L-1 status, you’ll now need to plan ahead for when those employees need to renew their status. This is because certain Canadian nationals may no longer file subsequent L-1 petitions...more

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer

Challenges for Canadian L-1 Applicants Presenting Renewal Petitions at the Border

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is suddenly, and without advance notice, refusing to adjudicate and process L-1 petition renewals submitted by Canadian nationals at ports-of-entry (POEs) and at Canadian international...more

Harris Beach Murtha PLLC

Crossing the Line? Immigration Consequences of Marijuana Use

In 2018, marijuana was legalized for recreational use nationwide in Canada. New York state is also in the process of legalizing marijuana for recreational use; however, it remains illegal under federal law. As noted...more

Harris Beach Murtha PLLC

With Marijuana Still Illegal in U.S., Personal Use or Involvement in Cannabis Industry Can Affect Entry at Border

As the legal landscape of marijuana use shifts in both the United States and Canada, new questions arise as to the impact of drug use on admission to the United States. Currently, under both U.S. and Canadian federal law,...more

Littler

Possible Changes to U.S. Business Immigration Law and Policy Under the New Administration

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This article covers proposed legislation, sub-regulatory changes, and—from a practical standpoint—the process/timing for implementing changes under the new administration. Please note that while legislative immigration...more

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A Potential Federal Government Shutdown: The Immigration Implications for Employers

Congress has until September 30, 2015 to reach an agreement on the 2016 Fiscal Year federal budget. If an agreement to fund the federal government is not reached, immigration processes are expected to be impacted as they were...more

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