Elimination of Duration of Status for International Students and Exchange Visitors in the US
What is duration of status? Previously, international students (on an F visa) and exchange visitors (on a J visa) entering the United States were granted a period of authorized stay of “d/s” for duration of status. This means that the person was authorized to stay in the US as long as they were active in […]
Elimination of Duration of Status for International Media Representatives in the US
What is duration of status? Previously, members of the international media, including press, radio, film, and other informational media workers, were generally granted a period of authorized stay of “d/s” for duration of status. This means that the person was authorized to stay in the US as long as they continued to work for the […]
Pride Month and 2SLGBTQ+ Immigration Law
Happy Pride Month! Here at Guberman // Appleby Immigration Lawyers, we are proud to serve the 2SLGBTQ+ community year-round. US Immigration Law: From Barriers to Breakthroughs Throughout much of the history of U.S. immigration law, being part of the 2SLGBTQ+ community came with serious challenges. Beginning with the Immigration Act of 1917, U.S. immigration law […]
Canada Expands eTA-X Program to Include Indonesia and Malaysia
Guberman//Appleby Immigration Update: May 2026 Welcome to the Guberman // Appleby Immigration Update. We hope you find the information provided relevant to your immigration needs. Our objective is to highlight recent updates in immigration that are of interest to our readers. If you have questions about how these changes impact you, we invite you to […]