This is an important primer on the O-1 and related EB-1A/1B and EB-2 NIW. Although many areas of the US immigration system are under pressure or not up to the challenge, the groups that process immigration benefits for extraordinary aliens are doing relatively well. With updated guidance in 2023, and new guidance expected in 2024...
In this webinar, Managing Attorneys, Clinton Green, and Mason Ellis, discussed the recent changes and trends in Canadian immigration and how they combine to make it easier for companies to hire and retain global talent. They also highlighted how companies can leverage Canada’s immigration programs to implement regional talent hubs in Canada to support their...
Getting a visa can be a challenge, and of course knowing when you need work authorization vs when your trip is a legitimate business visit is also sometimes difficult to figure out. Join Managing Partner, David Zaritzky Brown, as he walked through the visa process and clarifies the necessary steps and what to expect when...
Join us as we unpacked the essentials of hiring foreign talent in Canada, focusing on LMIA procedures, available streams, and overcoming key challenges. In a discussion led by Clinton Green, Canadian Practice Leader, here's what you can expect: • Gain clarity on the purpose and impact of using LMIAs to support the hiring of global...
We have continued to witness a lot of change in the PERM process, most significantly the time it takes to get a decision now that DOL has debuted a new format for the PERM form. Managing Partner, David Zaritzky Brown, discussed how both the changed form and significant delays play into how you set up...
Over the past several months, Canada has made numerous notable changes to its temporary and permanent immigration programs and policies that have far reaching implications. Many of these not only impact individual, but businesses as well. Managing Attorney, Clinton Green joined Partner, Caterina Saggio, to delve into these updates, explore their impact on policies, procedures,...
This talk borrowed themes from Managing Partner, David Zaritzky Brown’s MasterClass at the Collision Conference in Toronto where he talked about building worldclass North American teams by leveraging immigration programs to find key talent globally. David compared and contrasted elements of the Canadian system with the U.S. model and highlighted how employers can create a...
This session highlights some of the changes we have seen in the last year and taken advantage of in supporting our clients navigating the immigration bureaucracy. While walking through recent changes Founder and Managing Partner, David Zaritzky Brown, also focused on the future and discuss what is likely to happen in this field in the...
Canada's immigration landscape is undergoing a significant transformation, with recent policy changes having profound implications for individuals and businesses alike. From restrictions on international students and foreign workers to potential adjustments to permanent resident levels and the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) program, immigrating to Canada will is steadily becoming increasingly complex. Join Managing Attorney, Clinton...
For years there has been widespread consensus that our immigration system needs a serious fix. There is also widespread consensus that the prior Trump Administration presented many challenges to our immigration system not previously encountered. The former President is again running for President and it’s important to understand the impact a 2nd Trump Presidency would...
Founder and Managing Partner, David Zaritzky Brown, outlined the key visa status options that we routinely use to support our clients. He also explained some of the pros and cons and how the visa system operates so you have a better understanding of what to expect when your employees embark on a visa process. Our...
This session was intended for individual foreign national workers and highlighted the best ways to look to speed up an individual’s application for U.S. permanent residence. Founder and Managing Partner, David Zaritzky Brown, highlighted the available options for seeking permanent resident status and from there walk through common scenarios the firm encounters in an effort...
