Recent Canadian Immigration News
Why L‑1 Visas Get Denied (and How to Avoid Common Mistakes)
June 03, 2026 Learn the four most common reasons L-1 visa applications are denied and how Canadian businesses can improve their chances of U.S. immigration approval.
Visiting the United States as a Canadian: Understanding Visitor Status
June 02, 2026 Explains Canadian visitor entry to the U.S., I-94 controls stay length, CBP discretion, snowbird risks, work restrictions, overstays, and importance of compliance and legal guidance.
A CANADIAN PARDON IS NOT ENOUGH TO ENTER THE UNITED STATES
May 12, 2026 A Canadian pardon does not guarantee U.S. entry. Americans assess admissibility independently, and past charges or convictions can still result in detention, refusal, or waiver requirements.
The TN Visa for Canadian Nurses: What You Need to Know
May 12, 2026 Canadian nurses may qualify for TN visa status under USMCA to work in the United States. Proper licensure, documentation, and preparation are essential for approval.
Separated but Not Forgotten: How Marital Status Affects Minimum Necessary Income in Canadian Sponsorship Applications
April 09, 2026 Appeal clarified MNI rules: separated spouses in new common-law relationships may be excluded from family size, lowering income thresholds and enabling successful Canadian sponsorship applications.
U.S. Immigration: What Canadians Need to Know Right Now
March 27, 2026 FH&P Lawyers explains U.S. immigration issues for Canadians, including admissibility, entry waivers, criminal record concerns, cross-border work, dual citizenship, and U.S. tax obligations.
Canadian Immigration 2026: The New Reality of Backlogs and AI Decisions
March 24, 2026 FH&P Lawyers explains judicial review, IRCC refusals, immigration delays, and status issues in Canada, including what applicants can do after a denied work permit, sponsorship, or deportation order.
Immigration Status in Criminal Sentencing
March 11, 2026 Canadian sentencing law permits judges to consider immigration consequences as collateral factors, if sentences remain proportionate and within accepted ranges, supporting individualized justice for all.
What the 2026 U.S. Travel Ban Expansion Means for Canadians With Criminal Records
February 17, 2026 The 2026 U.S. travel ban expansion introduces stricter biometric screening, increasing border scrutiny. Canadians with criminal records face higher inadmissibility risks and should consider U.S. Entry…
FH&P Speaker Series - Beyond Borders: Our New U.S. Immigration Practice
January 29, 2026 Join us to learn about Kevin Cheung’s new U.S. immigration practice, including cross-border visas, waivers, and citizenship renunciation, and connect with colleagues at an informative evening. Register…
The Jay Treaty: U.S. Immigration Benefits for Indigenous and First Nations Individuals
January 19, 2026 The Jay Treaty grants eligible Indigenous and First Nations individuals born in Canada the right to enter, live, and work in the U.S. without a visa, with specific documentation required.