Immigration Insights https://www.hodgsonruss.com/immigration-insights/2026/ Sun, 06 Sep 2026 16:23:30 -0400 Traveling to the United States as a Canadian Citizen https://www.hodgsonruss.com/immigration-insights/traveling-to-the-united-states-as-a-canadian-citizen Meghan M. Carrig, Erica L. Chiodo, Lindsey G. Hornung, Chelsea N. Latta, David J. Wilks traveling-to-the-united-states-as-a-canadian-citizen Mon, 23 Feb 2026 09:00:01 -0500 Generally, Canadian citizens traveling to the United States for business or pleasure do not require a nonimmigrant visa. They simply present their travel document (i.e., Canadian passport, Enhanced Driver’s License/Identification Card, NEXUS, FAST/EXPRESS, SENTRI Enrollment card) at a land port-of-entry or an international airport preclearance to be inspected for admission by US Customs and Border Protection (CBP). Depending on their purpose of travel, the CBP Officer will inspect and admit qualifying Canadian citizens as either B-1 Business Visitors or B-2 Tourist Visitors for up to six (6) months.

]]> FY27 H 1B Registration: What Employers Need to Know https://www.hodgsonruss.com/immigration-insights/fy27-h-1b-registration-what-employers-need-to-know Meghan M. Carrig, Erica L. Chiodo, Lindsey G. Hornung, Chelsea N. Latta, David J. Wilks fy27-h-1b-registration-what-employers-need-to-know Tue, 03 Feb 2026 09:00:02 -0500 The initial registration period for the fiscal year (FY) 2027 H-1B lottery is expected to begin in early March 2026 and remain open for at least 14 calendar days. This post outlines key steps in the registration process and explains the new weighted selection system that will apply for the first time this season.

Registration Process and Fee

To participate in the H‑1B lottery, employers must complete several preliminary steps:

  1. Create a myUSCIS Account: Both employers and their attorneys must create accounts on myUSCIS.gov to access the electronic registration system.
  2. Coordinate ...
]]> Recent U.S. Immigration Updates & Hot Topics https://www.hodgsonruss.com/immigration-insights/recent-u-s-immigration-updates-hot-topics Meghan M. Carrig, Erica L. Chiodo, Lindsey G. Hornung recent-u-s-immigration-updates-hot-topics Wed, 21 Jan 2026 09:00:03 -0500 The Department of State (DOS) announced that it is undergoing a full review of all policies, regulations, and guidance to ensure that immigrants from high-risk countries do not utilize welfare in the United States or become a public charge. The suspension comes after DOS directed increased scrutiny under the “public charge” provision of immigration law meant to target those who the administration believes will become a strain on public resources.

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