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 virus variant carried by dogs (dog rabies) was eliminated in the United States in 2007 and CDC wants to prevent the re-introduction of dog rabies into the United States. 02:23 Who does it apply to? - includes puppies, service animals, and dogs that l ..read more

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, don't do it without consulting a lawyer first. 04:33 Only a judge can take your green card away unless you willingly give it to CBP, even if you claim that you didn't know what you were doing when you gave it up. 5:05 If you separate or divorc ..read more

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 ..read more

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 travel - don’t have a job offer - want to work for more than one employer in Canada - want to work in more than one location Requirements: - be an Australian citizen - be between the ages of 18 and 35 (inclusive) - have a valid Australian passport fo ..read more

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 three years, enabling them to explore employment opportunities with almost any Canadian employer. 2. Innovation Stream Under The International Mobility Program - Canada plans to launch the Innovation Stream by the end of 2023 - will exempt highly skill ..read more

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 invitations in the coming months - includes foreign doctors, nurses, dentists, pharmacists, physiotherapists, optometrists and more https://pacelawfirm.com/immigration ..read more

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 ..read more

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 ..read more

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_AmzLKI ..read more

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 Visa 11:28 EB-5 Visa 13:51 Contact Andy Semotiuk ..read more