Immigration lawyer Michael O'Rourke breaks down the rules for bringing a dog to the USA. 00:49 As of August 1, 2024, all dogs entering the United States must: - appear healthy upon arrival - be at least six months of age - be microchipped (ISO-compatible) - be accompanied by a CDC Dog Import Form online submission receipt 02:00 Why Now? The rabies …

Michael O'Rourke talks about how to avoid having your green card taken away at the US border. 00:00 Green Card vs. Conditional Green Card. What's the difference? 01:49 Never give up your Green Card or sign anything if a Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officer wants to take your green card away. No matter how friendly or helpful they seem to be,…

How can you sponsor your foreign spouse to get a green card and US citizenship? Immigration lawyer Michael O'Rourke gives an overview of the spousal sponsorship rules and how long the process takes.بقلم Michael O'Rourke

Immigration lawyer Michael O'Rourke explains how Australians between the ages of 18 and 35 can work and travel in Canada through the International Experience Canada program. 3 different kinds of work and travel experiences are available: - Working holiday - Young professionals - Int’l Co-Op (Intern) Working Holiday: - earning some money so you can …

The government of Canada has announced new measures to attract high tech workers. Immigration lawyer Andy Semotiuk provides the highlights. 1. Streamline Canadian Work Permits For H-1B Visa Holders Starting from July 16, 2023, U.S.-based H-1B workers and their immediate family members will be able to apply for open Canadian work permits of up to th…

Canada has announced a new immigration stream for health care workers which can lead to permanent residency in Canada. Immigration lawyer Michael O'Rourke provides the highlights: - part of the Express Entry program - by July 5, 2023, 2,000 health-care workers will have received invitations to apply for permanent residency in Canada - more invitati…

As of December 2, 2023, qualified engineers will no longer require Canadian work experience to practice their profession in Ontario, Canada. Immigration lawyer Michael O'Rourke explains the new legislation in Ontario and what it means for engineers and other professionals. https://pacelawfirm.com/immigration/…

Indigenous people in Canada can work in the United States through the Jay Treaty, but do they need a social security number? Immigration Michael O'Rourke explains the benefits of getting one, what the process is like, and how long it takes. 0:00 Introduction 0:31 What is the Jay Treaty? 02:32 Should I get a social security number? 03:38 Who is elig…

If you have a drug conviction on your record, can you get into the United States as a tourist or immigrant? What happens if you are caught with drugs or drug paraphernalia at the US border? Immigration lawyer Michael O'Rourke has the answers in this episode.بقلم Michael O'Rourke

H-1B visa holders, especially those in the tech sector, have been hit with mass layoffs. What alternatives are there to the H-1B so that workers can stay in the country? Immigration lawyer Michael O'Rourke provides answers. For more information on the L-1 visa: https://youtu.be/TZ87_AmzLKIبقلم Pace Immigration

Pace Immigration lawyer Andy Semotiuk talks about the delays in visa processing and how long it can take a to get a US visa, passport, or green card. Contact Andy with any questions. 00:00 Introduction 00:38 Visitor Visas 02:40 Spousal Sponsorship 04:25 Passports 05:50 Green Card (Permanent Resident Card) 07:51 Visa allocation per country 10:16 E-2…

Travel expert Judith Coates from Wired For Travel joins us with another travel update. Topics covered include ArriveCAN, random testing at the border, and how to avoid some long lines at the airport. Reach Judith at www.wiredfortravel.com.بقلم Pace Immigration

Immigration lawyer Michael O'Rourke talks about the huge backlog of applications and processing delays in Canadian immigration.بقلم Michael O'Rourke

Pace Immigration lawyer Michael O'Rourke talks about what he learned at the American Immigration Lawyers Association Annual Conference in NYC, the looming problem of E-2 and E-1 Visa processing, an EB-5 update, and where to find the best Eggplant + Chicken Parmesan in Manhattan. https://paceimmigration.com/…

An Australian man was recently deported from the US for not having the proper airplane ticket to exit the USA. What happened? Immigration lawyer Michael O'Rourke explains the Visa Waiver Program and a rarely discussed rule that could get you into trouble.بقلم Michael O'Rourke

What is the process for sponsoring children to the United States? US and Canadian immigration lawyer Michael O'Rourke describes what happens when a family member wishes to sponsor a child to the US, but the parents cannot travel with the child.بقلم Michael O'Rourke

The US has made announcements regarding Temporary Protected Status for citizens of Ukraine, Sudan, South Sudan, and Cameroon. US immigration lawyer Michael O'Rourke discusses who can qualify for Temporary Protected Status in the US, and how they can apply for it. For an in-depth look at TPS status, watch Michael's video here.…

Can you get into the US if you have a criminal record? Can you get a waiver to enter the country after a criminal conviction? What happens if you're stopped at the border in possession of marijuana or other drugs? In this episode, US immigration lawyer Michael O'Rourke breaks down the rules behind criminal inadmissibility and what you can do to pos…

Иммиграционный адвокат Полина Елизарова о новой программе въезда для граждан Украины – Канадаско-Украинское разрешение на чрезвычайную поездку (CUAET). Программа позволяет получить визу в Канаду и разрешение на работу и учебу гражданам Украины и членам их семей сроком до трех лет.بقلم Polina Elizarova

Pace Immigration lawyer Polina Elizarova explains the Canada-Ukraine authorization for emergency travel (CUAET) program. Canada introduced this program to support the people of Ukraine. It offers Ukrainians and their family members free, extended temporary status and allows them to work, study and stay in Canada until it is safe for them to return …

Travel expert Judith Coates returns to give us an update on the latest Canadian travel rules. Do you need a COVID test to enter Canada? What about for unvaccinated travellers? Judith has the answers. Contact her at The Travel Agent Next Door. jcoates@thetravelagentnextdoor.com. Here is the news release from the government website which Judith menti…

Kanadai ügyvédi iroda ukrán nyelven nyújt segítséget az ukrajnai háború elől menekülők részére - kanadai és amerikai beutazás, bevándorlás, menekültügyi kérelem, munkavállalási engedély ügyintézése. | In this episode, Pace Law Firm Vice President Stefánia Szabó gives an update in Hungarian on how Ukrainians fleeing armed conflict can receive assist…

Pace Immigration lawyer Polina Elizarova provides an update on the best ways for Ukrainians to get a Canadian visa. Topics include work visas and family reunification. Stay tuned for future updates. Here is in the information in Ukrainian. Here is the list of Visa Application Centres that we discuss. Contact Polina at pelizarova@paceimmigration.com…

The US has announced Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Ukrainians in the US. Listen to Michael O'Rourke's latest podcast episode for details. Important note: Individuals who attempt to travel to the US after March 1, 2022, will not be eligible for TPS.بقلم Michael O'Rourke

Travel expert Judith Coates from The Travel Agent Next Door is back to discuss the current travel rules in Canada. We discuss testing, vaccine, and quarantine requirements for anyone visiting Canada. https://paceimmigration.com/بقلم Judith Coates

Immigration lawyer Anna Aazam discusses the definition of a refugee vs. the definition of a displaced person, and how to apply for refugee status. She also covers what people can do if they don't fit the definition of a refugee but wish to come to or stay in Canada. https://paceimmigration.com/assist-ukraine…

The US embassy in Warsaw and consulate in Krakow are expediting B-1/B-2 visas for Ukrainian spouses and children of US citizens and Permanent Residents. Michael O'Rourke discusses this and other changing visas rules for people from Ukraine. https://paceimmigration.com/بقلم Pace Immigration

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Immigration lawyer Andy Semotiuk discusses the Ukraine conflict and the refugee crisis that can arise from it. Also discussed: can Ukrainians currently in Canada and the US extend their stay past their visas?بقلم Pace Immigration

What is the Jay Treaty and how can indigenous people from Canada use it to live and work in the US? Immigration lawyer Michael O'Rourke gives a history of the treaty and its current uses in this podcast. https://paceimmigration.com/بقلم Pace Immigration

New travel rules have been announced for Canada. As of Feb 28, testing requirements will change, as will quarantine and isolation rules for some travellers. Judith Coates breaks down the changes in this podcast episode. Judith Coates is a travel expert with The Travel Agent Next Door. Reach us at Pace Immigration.…

Travel expert Judith Coates provides an update on the travel rules for entering the UK. They have dropped their Covid test requirement for fully vaccinated travellers. Judith also provides an update on what the travel industry is looking for from the Canadian government. Here is the press conference that she mentions. Judith Coates is an Air Canada…

Is getting a job offer the best way to immigrate to Canada? Vince Lalonde talks about the Express Entry program, student visas, work visas, and Labour Market Impact Assessments in this presentation. How can you go from temporary residence to permanent residence in Canada? Answers here.بقلم Pace Immigration

Comment déménager en Floride – Les moyens les plus communs pour Canadiens/Canadiennes. Avec Michael O'Rourke - Avocat en droit de l’immigration aux États-Unis.بقلم Michael O'Rourke

Immigration lawyer Michael O'Rourke talks about the travel rules for unvaccinated Canadians and foreigners who wish to travel to and from Canada. What happens when these rules run up against a Canadian's Charter mobility rights?بقلم Pace Immigration

The E-2 visa is a great way for immigrant investors to run their own business in the United States. But as immigration expert Andy Semotiuk points out, backlogs in the interview process are causing a lot of headaches. Andy outlines a couple of actions that the government can take right now to get things moving again. You can watch a video of this p…

Immigration lawyer Andy Semotiuk gives a background of the Ukraine crisis and discusses the coming wave of refugees if the situation is not resolved peacefully. Find out more on this subject in Andy's Forbes column. Photo: Kyiv, Ukraine | Unsplashبقلم Andy Semotiuk

The government of Canada has a travel rules checklist on their website for entering Canada. Travel expert Judith Coates from The Travel Agent Next Door goes through the six rules and tells you how to be prepared before you get to the airport. We discuss the ArriveCAN app, quarantine plans, testing results, and more. You can watch a video of this po…

How can you immigrate to Florida? Immigration lawyers Andy Semotiuk and Michael O'Rourke talk about the many visa options available to people who want to live and / or work in the United States in general and Florida in particular. They explain the TN Visa, E-1, Visa, E-2 Visa, H-1B Visa, O-1 Visa, and more. To watch a video of this podcast with sl…

US immigration lawyer Andy Semotiuk gives his top 5 predictions for what will happen in US immigration law in 2022. 1. More H-1B visas. 2. Increase in the use of premium processing. 3. A rise in visa and petition application fees. 4. Speeding up of visa processing times. 5. Relief for regional center EB-5 investor immigrants. Visit our website for …

There are many reasons you may be inadmissible to Canada, including a criminal conviction, health risks, misrepresenting yourself by lying at the border, and more. Immigration lawyer Michael O'Rourke defines the top 9 reasons you might be not be allowed to enter Canada. Contact him if you need assistance with an inadmissibility issue. You can watch…

You can watch a video of this podcast with slides on our YouTube channel. In this episode, immigration lawyer Michael O'Rourke talks about the process of renunciation of US citizenship. Whether for financial, personal, or political reasons, some Americans give up their citizenship each year. It is a serious decision and involves a complicated proce…

Immigration lawyer Andy Semotiuk talks about the latest travel rules and restrictions for the US and Canada, including COVID tests, vaccine passports, travel bans, and the ArriveCAN app. Connect with Andy.بقلم Pace Immigration

Tehmina A. Chaudhry is a successful entrepreneur from Pakistan who used Canada's Start-Up Visa to grow her business. We talked to her about how business people can use the Start-Up Visa to achieve permanent residency in Canada while expanding their business and finding success. https://paceimmigration.com/…

The Canadian Start-Up Visa is for innovative foreign entrepreneurs who want to live and work in Canada while running their own business. It provides a path to permanent residency, as well as a way to connect with venture capitalists and angel investors who can invest in your business. Pace Director of Immigration Vince Lalonde talks about the highl…

What is the O-1 work visa and how can you use it to live and work in the United States? Immigration lawyer Andy Semotiuk talks about how artists, writers, actors, musicians, and others can use this visa, provided they have achieved a great deal of recognition in their field. You can also check out our video of this podcast on YouTube and contact An…

Are you an entrepreneur who wants to move to Canada? The Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) is a great way to do just that. You can purchase an existing business or open your own, get a work permit, and achieve permanent residency in Canada for you and your family. Pace Immigration director Vince Lalonde explains how in this podcast. Vis…

US and Canadian immigration lawyer Andy Semotiuk talks about the 7 ways that you can get a green card to live and work in the United States. Andy Semotiuk is a lawyer with Pace Immigration in Toronto, Canada. He is licensed in New York, California, Ontario, and British Columbia. He is a Forbes contributor and public speaker. Contact Andy Semotiuk.…