For workers who seek more autonomy, more flexibility, or a second income, the idea of a freelance job, or “gig,” may sound like a good option. For employers who can’t provide full-time employment and benefits or who need temporary additional services, hiring freelance and gig workers may also sound like […]
CANADA – DUI/DWI Will Require “Rehabilitation” Application to Overcome Inadmissibility
10 Jul
by Foster LLP, on Immigration Updates
Effective December 2018, new amendments to the Criminal Code of Canada will increase the maximum punishment for Driving Under the Influence (DUI) or Driving While Impaired/Intoxicated (DWI) to a term of imprisonment for 10 years. This increase in potential maximum punishment escalates the crime of DUI/DWI to an offense of […]
U.S. Travel Ban Upheld, Case-by-Case Consultations Recommended
3 Jul
by Foster LLP, on Immigration Updates
In its decision dated June 26, 2018, the Supreme Court of the United States upheld the third version of President Trump’s Travel Ban, which was originally announced on September 24, 2017, via a Presidential Proclamation. The full name of the proclamation is “Enhancing Vetting Capabilities and Processes for Detecting Attempted […]
July 2018 Visa Bulletin – Retrogression for EB-3 China, Significant Forward Progress for India
2 Jul
by Foster LLP, on Immigration Updates
The U.S. Department of State (DOS) published the Monthly Visa Bulletin for July 2018, reflecting retrogression for EB-3 China, significant forward progress for EB-2 China and India, EB-3 and Other Workers India, along with no change in the other countries and preference categories. The EB-1 category remains current for applicants born […]