The Pace Immigration Podcast

Does a divorce mean you might lose your marriage-based green card? Can border patrol question you about it and seize your green card? Immigration lawyer Michael O'Rourke has the answers. 0:00 Marriage-based green card - Must be a bona fide marriage - Can’t be for immigration purposes 0:51 I-130 petition - conditional green card and 10-year green card 2:02 What happens if you get divorced? - C...

Does the US distinguish between those who enter the country illegally vs. those who enter legally but overstay their visa? What if you are married to a US citizen, can you adjust your status while in the US and not have to leave the country? Immigration lawyer Michael O'Rourke has the answers. 0:00: Illegal entry vs. Overstay 2:45: Entered the country illegally but want to remain in the US, o...

Vince Lalonde and Michael O'Rourke from Pace Law Immigration outline the highlights of the EB-5 visa for Canadian investors who want to live in the United States. What is the EB-5 Visa? Who is it for? What does it cost? Life in the US: lower taxes cheaper housing lifestyle options Investment: flexible plentiful options safer (EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act) possible returns on investment Green...

Does a divorce mean you might lose your marriage-based green card? Can border patrol question you about it and seize your green card? Immigration lawyer Michael O'Rourke has answers here. 0:00: Marriage-based green card - Must be a bona fide marriage - Can’t be for immigration purposes 0:51:  I-130 petition - conditional green card and 10-year green card 2:02: What happens if you get divorced...

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) wa...

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...

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. Watch a video of this podcast on our YouTube channel . Contact our team .

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 wor...

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 opp...

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 d...

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/ Watch a video of this podcast on our YouTube channel . Contact our team .

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 eligible? 04:40 How long does it take? 06:11 Cont...

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. Watch a video of this podcast on our YouTube channel . Contact our team .

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 Watch a video of this podcast on our YouTube channel . Contact our team .

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...

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. Watch a video of this podcast on our YouTube channel . Contact our team .

Immigration lawyer Michael O'Rourke talks about the huge backlog of applications and processing delays in Canadian immigration. Watch a video of this podcast on our YouTube channel . Contact our team .

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/ Watch a video of this podcast on our YouTube channel . Contact our team .

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. Watch a video of this podcast on our YouTube channel . Contact our team .

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. Watch a video of this podcast on our YouTube channel . Contact our team .

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 . Watch a video of this podcast on our YouTube channel . Contac...

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 possibly secure a waiver. https://paceimmig...

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 home. You can find the Russian language version of...

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. Watch a video of this podcast on our YouTube channel . Contact our team .

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 mentions. Watch a video of this podcast on our YouTube...