Exploring Work Visa Options in the US: Insights from a Montreal Immigration Lawyer
As a foreign national, obtaining a work visa to pursue employment opportunities in the...
Navigating the Complexities of Montreal Immigration Law: How an Immigration Lawyer Can Help
Montreal, the largest city in Quebec, is a sought-after immigration destination. This vibrant city’s...
Canadians Moving to the US
Are you dreaming of starting a new chapter of your life in the United...
How to Get a Green Card
The United States has one of the world’s largest economies, with diverse industries creating...
Battered Spouse or Child Petition
Domestic violence is a traumatic experience that can leave deep emotional and physical scars...
Self-Sponsored Green Card
If you are interested in migrating to the United States, you will need to...
How to Change from an H-1B Visa to a Green Card
The H-1B visa is a temporary dual-intent work visa that allows an individual...
I Have an H-1B Visa and Just Got Laid Off – What Happens Now?
You’ve uprooted your life, moved to the US and started a great new job...
Fiancé Visa or Immigrant Visa: Which Is Best for You?
The fiancé(e) visa and the immigrant visa allow foreign nationals to immigrate to the...
Green Card Through PERM
Many foreign nationals seeking opportunities in the United States do so with the hope...
Different Types of Green Cards, Which One Do I Need?
The US has a history of welcoming immigrants who want to experience the American...
E1 vs E2 Visa
The United States has become a launching pad for many small and large businesses. Whether it’s...
Difference Between Work Visa and Work Permit; Which One Is for Me?
If you are entertaining the idea of exploring career opportunities in the United States,...
My Spouse Died; What Happens to My Green Card Process/Application?
In March 2022, David J. Bier, associate director of immigration studies at the Cato...
3 Mistakes to Avoid When Applying for a B-1/B-2 Tourist Visa
As a Canadian citizen, you have one of the most powerful passports in the...
How Can a Canadian Get a Marriage Green Card if He Has a TN Visa?
When the US government grants you TN visa status, it’s with the explicit understanding...
Which Visa Is Best for Canadian Artists, Athletes and Entertainers?
If you’re a Canadian artist, musician, entertainer, lecturer, performer or person with a special...
Premium Processing Updates
Premium Processing Updates Earlier this year, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it would be...
Obtaining a US Green Card Through the Diversity Immigrant Visa Program
The United States Department of State administers the Diversity Immigrant Visa (DV) Program to...
Can You Get a US Green Card With a Criminal Record?
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is strict about who it grants...
4 Things You Should Consider When Applying For A US Waiver
In previous blogs, we’ve gone through why you need a US Waiver, that much is...
Is It Possible for Canadian Citizens to Get an H-1B Visa?
As a Canadian citizen and professional, you may know that many of your compatriots...
EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program
EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022 The EB-5 program inaugurated by Congress was created to stimulate...
E2 Visa Work Authorization for Spouses
E2 visas are granted to entrepreneurs, investors, or business owners who wish to start...
Waiver to Enter US
If you were denied entry at the border and told that you need a waiver...
How to Obtain an Investment-Based U.S. Green Card (EB-5 Visa)
Individuals looking to move to the United States (U.S.) permanently can get a green...
What Is the Difference Between E1 and E2 Visas?
The United States (U.S.) is considered an ideal place for lucrative business opportunities. Business...
5 Things to Know: OPT for International Students
Having the work-related experience that complements or supplements your area of academic studies adds...
Work Permits for Spouses L2 & H4
Major changes in the framework for issuing work permits for spouses L2 and H4 are on...
Market Research Analysts H-1B
Marker Research Analysts – H-1B Visa USCIS reached a settlement agreement in the case of MadKudu...
Flying & Driving Into USA
As of November 8, 2021, new rules will allow non-citizens who are fully vaccinated for...
How Long Does It Take to Get a US Entry Waiver Approved?
Do you have a criminal record and are trying to enter the United States?...
Aggravated Felony for Immigration
A new precedent decision makes clear what will be deemed an aggravated felony for immigration purposes. Matter...
How to Get a Green Card for Your Parents as a U.S. Citizen
Green Cards, or permanent resident cards, are government identification documents issued by the United...
National Interest Exception
Due to COVID-19, four presidential proclamations suspend the entry into the United States of all noncitizens...
Diversity Visa Lottery Lawsuit
Several related diversity visa lawsuits (Filazapovich et al. v Department of State et al.; Goh et...
EB-5 Regional Center
An EB-5 Regional Center can offer several benefits for EB-5 investors. The EB-5 Visa is a...
Green Card Vaccination Requirements
There are new green card vaccination requirements. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...
Public Benefits a Green Card Holder Can Receive
If you are a US green card holder or are currently in the process...
How U.S. Permanent Residents Can Avoid Problems On Return
Recently, as the U.S. has been emerging from the COVID-19 era, many U.S. permanent residents attempting...
Direct Consular Filing
A U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (LPR) normally starts the marriage-based or family-based or green...
Diversity Visa Program: Goodluck v. Biden
Diversity Visa Program The Diversity Visa Program (DV Program) makes approximately 50,000 immigrant visas available per year....
What Do You Need to Know About Applying for a TN Visa?
Through the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), many Mexican and Canadian professionals have...
EB-5 Investment Threshold $500,000
EB-5 Investment Under the EB-5 program, investors (as well as their spouses and unmarried children under 21 years...
USCIS News
Read about USCIS news with Silver Immigration. Background In 2013, USCIS published guidance stating that, before denying a...
What Should You Consider Before Hiring an Immigration Lawyer?
The immigration process can be intimidating, as it involves many steps and complex paperwork....
Green Card for Entrepreneurs
Green Card for Entrepreneurs can be tricky – there are several routes with varying criteria and...
Common Mistakes People Make When Applying for a U.S. Green Card
It’s undeniable that ...
U.S. Student Visa Explained
When it comes to studying abroad, the United States of America is the most...
Who Qualifies for a U.S. Work Visa?
All non-U.S. citizens must obtain work authorization if they wish to seek employment in...
How to Prepare for Your First Consultation With a U.S. Immigration Lawyer
If you plan to immigrate to the United States from Canada, it would be...
Quarantine Hotel - Canada
As Silver Immigration has been getting a lot of questions regarding the quarantine hotel rules...
The Types of US Work Permits
If you wish to live and work in the United States as a Canadian...
TN Visa Renewal
There are two principle routes an applicant can take to secure a TN Visa Renewal:...
Mayorkas named as DHS Secretary
President-elect Biden is naming Alejandro Mayorkas as the next Secretary of the Homeland Security Department, the...
Joe Biden Immigration
The results are in, Joe Biden will be the country’s next president. Joe Biden’s immigration plans...
Ruth Bader Ginsburg Immigration
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg passed away last week and left behind a legacy that rivals any historical...
Kamala Harris Immigration
Kamala Harris has taken bold stances on a variety of immigration issues such as DACA, Sanctuary...
TN Management Consultant
TN Management Consultant Visas are available to Canadian or Mexican nationals who are seeking entry to...
Major H-1B Lawsuit Challenges Visa Ban
Major U.S. business organizations filed a new H-1B lawsuit challenging a recent Proclamation that blocks...
International Students May Need to Leave the US
International students may need to leave the United States if they are studying online. U.S. Immigration and...
New Executive Order Restricting Work Visas
New restrictions on the issuance of non-immigrant visas. Yesterday, the Trump Administration released the Proclamation Suspending Entry...
Supreme Court Keeps DACA Alive
In a 5-4 decision, the Supreme Court ruled against the Trump Administration’s decision to end...
Premium Processing
On March 20, 2020, USCIS announced the suspension of premium processing for all I-129 and I-140...
Matthew Silver Elected to AILA Canada
The AILA Canada Chapter’s new Executive Committee for the 2020-2021 term is as follows: Chair: Ellen Kief Vice-Chair: Jessica Jensen Treasurer:...
National Interest Waiver
The national interest waiver is a useful tool that can speed up the green card process. Most...
Court Upholds Coronavirus Immigration Ban
On Wednesday, US District Judge Michael Simon refused to suspend President Donald Trump’s executive order temporarily...
J-1 to Green Card
J-1 to Green Card is a common transition but it can be complicated by the residency...
What is "Essential Travel"?
The Secretary of Homeland Security made the decision to temporarily limit the travel of individuals from...
US Bans Travel from Europe
Breaking news: US bans travel from Europe. Last night it was announced that the US is implementing...
All New Yorkers Banned from NEXUS
The Department of Homeland Security recently announced that New Yorkers will be banned from applying for,...
Supreme Court Allows Trump's Public Charge Rule
On Monday, the US Supreme Court ruled to allow the new public charge rule to go...
NEXUS Announces Changes at Canadian Airports
The Canadian Border Services Agency (“CBSA”) announced that it is making changes to the popular NEXUS...
AEJD Dinner: Student Networking
Silver Immigration is proud to be sponsoring the AEJD (Association des Étudiants Juifs en Droit) annual...
Top Immigration Issues to Watch in 2020
2019 was a whirlwind. Immigration stories dominated the headlines and breaking news seemed to be a...
H1-B Process Streamlined
USCIS announced that it will implement a new H-1B registration process for the fiscal year...
Judge Blocks Health Insurance Mandate
A federal judge in Oregon blocked President Trump’s order to deny visas to immigrants without health...
Can Border Officers Search Your Phone?
Can Border Officers Search Your Phone? In November 2019, a Summary Judgment Order was issued in Alasaad...
TN Visa: Working in the US
TN Visa Requirements The main benefit of the TN Visa is that the application package can be...
2020 Candidates on Immigration: Sanders
The 2020 presidential race is heating up. A new Washington Post-ABC News poll has Joe...
H-1B Denials Have Big Tech Looking to Canada
An October 2019 NFAP (National Foundation for American Policy) Policy Brief analyzed H-1B data...
12-Count Indictment Immigration Fraud
The Office of the United States Attorney for the District of Vermont announced that a federal...
2020 Candidates on Immigration: Warren
The 2020 presidential election is around the corner and Senator Elizabeth Warren [D-MA] is emerging as...
US Awards Border Wall Contracts for $812.6 Million
U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced that new contracts were awarded for new border wall construction...
Visa Applicants to Provide Social Media History
The Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) is expanding its background checks for visa applicants to include...
Canadian Tennis Star Making History
Saturday at 4:00pm ET Canadian superstar Bianca Andreescu will try to make history at the US...
Turning an E-2 Visa into a Green Card
E-2 Visa to Green Card. There are a lot of reasons that people may be hesitant to...
Business Plan for EB-5
One of the most critical elements of an EB-5 application is the business plan. It must...
E-2 Visa: Israeli Startups in New York
A new Economic Impact Report from the New York – Israel Business Alliance confirms that Israeli...
New H-1B Data and Reporting
USCIS’ H-1B Employer Data Hub provides information about employers who have submitted H-1B petitions over the...
O-1 Visa for Musicians
The O-1 Visa for Musicians allows acts from all over the world to bring great entertainment...
Min. Investment for Green Card now $1.8 Million
Immigrant investors will now need to spend much more to secure a green card. A new rule...
New Rule to Bypass Courts and Deport Immigrants
The Trump Administration is moving forward with a new plan to bypass immigration courts and deport...
Congress Addresses USCIS Delays
Earlier today, the Immigration and Citizenship Subcommittee met to discuss policy changes and USCIS delays. Below...
What is a “Sanctuary City”?
With South Miami ready to file a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of newly signed law that...
Fairness for High Skilled Immigrants Act
As it stands now, the US immigration system permits only 7% of employment-based green cards to...
Immigration Program Up 400% May Be Ending
From 2004 to 2016, almost 1.5 million foreign students were granted Optional Practical Training (OPT) and...