We previously reported that USCIS reached a settlement agreement that allows the spouses of foreign nationals holding E-1, E-2, E-3, and L-1 status to work “incident to status.” This means that these spouses can work for any...more
The recent legalization of adult-use cannabis in New York State has created enormous economic opportunity in the state, but taking advantage of those opportunities may bring harsh immigration consequences for foreign...more
On March 20, 2020, due to the global pandemic, U.S. and Canadian officials mutually agreed that non-essential travel between the United States and Canada should be temporarily suspended. U.S. Customs and Border Protection...more
6/23/2020
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Canada ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Customs and Border Protection ,
J-1 Visas ,
L-1 Visas ,
NAFTA ,
O-1 Aliens of Extraordinary Ability ,
Travel Restrictions ,
United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) ,
USCIS
On July 23, 2019, the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (hereinafter, “DHS”) published a Notice in the Federal Register announcing that the Department would, effective immediately, exercise the full remaining...more
8/19/2019
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Department of Homeland Security (DHS) ,
Expedited Actions Process ,
Foreign Nationals ,
I-94 Cards ,
Immigration ,
Immigration and Nationality Act ,
Immigration Enforcement ,
Passports ,
Port of Entry ,
Removal
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
4/8/2019
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Controlled Substances ,
Criminal Convictions ,
Customs and Border Protection ,
Decriminalization of Marijuana ,
Deportation ,
Foreign Nationals ,
Foreign Workers ,
Immigration and Nationality Act ,
Immigration Procedures ,
Marijuana ,
Medical Marijuana ,
Recreational Use ,
Trump Administration ,
Visas
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
9/21/2018
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Canada ,
Controlled Substances ,
Customs and Border Protection ,
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Drug & Alcohol Abuse ,
Drug Trafficking ,
Foreign Nationals ,
Immigration and Nationality Act ,
International Travel ,
Marijuana Related Businesses ,
NAFTA ,
Non-Immigrant Visas ,
TN-Visas