Immigration Law

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Visa Snafu Forces Teacher to Leave USA
Posted on 29 Jul 2013 by Daniel M. Kowalski

[Nutshell: This man's work visa was approved and renewed five times. Nothing changed in the law or his qualifications. His sixth renewal was denied for no reason. Welcome to my world.] "Eight years ago, Canadian Jim Tibbatts received immigration... Read More

Tags: tibbatts , Canada , tn , visa , Kentucky

DOS Final Rule: No Petition Needed for Mexican TNs
Posted on 9 Feb 2014 by Daniel M. Kowalski

"The Department of State amends its regulation pertaining to The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), by removing the petition requirement for citizens of Mexico applying for nonimmigrant visa classification as NAFTA professionals. The rule... Read More

Advance Copy of DOS Final Rule: No Petition Needed for TN Visa for Mexicans
Posted on 7 Feb 2014 by Daniel M. Kowalski

"The Department of State amends its regulation pertaining to The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), by removing the petition requirement for citizens of Mexico applying for nonimmigrant visa classification as NAFTA professionals. The rule... Read More

CBP Canadian TN Checklist
Posted on 10 May 2014 by Daniel M. Kowalski

"This list is intended as a guide to assist you in preparing for your application for admission into the United States pursuant to NAFT A (TN). The information listed below is intended to help you in meeting eligibility requirements as well as in... Read More

Tags: Canada , tn , cbp , checklist , NAFTA

CBP Launches 'Optimized Processing' for First-Time Canadian TNs, L-1s at 14 Select POEs
Posted on 16 Sep 2014 by Daniel M. Kowalski

"Beginning in mid-September, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is optimizing processing for first-time Canadian TN and L applicants seeking entry into the United States under NAFTA. CBP has designated ports of entry that will ensure a more... Read More

Tags: poe , optimized , tn , L-1 , cbp , canadian

CA2 on H-1B, TN Visa Pharmacists, N.Y. Law: Paidi v. Mills
Posted on 18 Jul 2012 by Daniel M. Kowalski

"This case involves a state regulatory scheme that seeks to prohibit some legally admitted aliens from doing the very thing the federal government indicated they could do when they came to the United States—work. Plaintiffs-Appellees are a... Read More