As of September of 2026, Canada has paused its Start-Up Visa Program, making traditional business immigration the obvious choice for entrepreneurial growth. If you’re planning to bring your startup to Canada, you should know that you still have plenty of
Immigration
Secret court orders deportation of Afghan woman accused of terrorism
The Alien Terrorist Removal Court (ATRC) on Friday ordered the removal of an Afghan woman in its first-ever use, after she had reached an agreement with the US Department of Justice (DOJ). Nazira Haji Zada had been accused of assisting…
The Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) Increases Scrutiny of Curricular Practical Training Authorizations: What Schools and Designated School Officials (DSOs) Should Know
Photo by naïri from corelens The Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP), under U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), is reminding schools and Designated School Officials (DSOs) of their responsibilities when authorizing Curricular Practical Training (CPT) for F-1 students. SEVP…
Beltway Buzz, September 11, 2026
IRCC Ends Public Policy on Sponsoring Certain Undeclared Family Members
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s public policy that facilitated Family Class sponsorship of certain previously undeclared family members expired on September 10, 2026.
The measure was first introduced in 2019 as a temporary way to support family reunification where a
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What Happens When a Consular Officer Returns an Approved Visa Petition to USCIS?
Receiving approval from USCIS can feel like the biggest hurdle in an immigrant visa case has been cleared.
A spouse may have an approved Form I-130. An employer may have an approved immigrant petition. The case moves through the…
Virat Kohli UK Citizenship: What’s Actually True in 2026
By Falguni Y Parekh, Managing Partner, The SmartMove2UK
Published 9 September 2026 | Last updated 9 September 2026
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Two rule changes narrow the use of section 3C leave from 8 October
Webinar | I-9 Enforcement in 2026: The Audit Surge and How Employers Can Protect Themselves and Respond to an ICE I-9 Audit
During myLawCLE’s webinar, Greenberg Traurig shareholders Kate Kalmykov and Cole Heyer will present Preparing for an ICE Inspection: I-9 Self-Audits and Attorney-Client Privilege on Wednesday, Sept. 30 from 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. ET. This session will focus on conducting an I-9 self-audit…
Webinar | I-9 Enforcement in 2026: The Audit Surge and How Employers Can Protect Themselves and Respond to an ICE I-9 Audit
During myLawCLE’s webinar, Greenberg Traurig shareholders Kate Kalmykov and Cole Heyer will present Preparing for an ICE Inspection: I-9 Self-Audits and Attorney-Client Privilege on Wednesday, Sept. 30 from 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. ET. This session will focus on conducting an I-9 self-audit…

