August 5, 2026 Express Entry Draw: CRS 516

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. Today’s topic: August 05, 2026, Express Entry draw for the Canadian Experience Class In this update we discuss the […]
Guberman // Appleby Immigration Update: Canadian Passport Renewal Now Available Online

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 contact our Canadian immigration lawyers […]
Guberman//Appleby Immigration Update – July 2026 Overhaul Of Ontario Immigration Nominee Program: New Ontario Workforce Priority Stream Introduced

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 contact our Canadian immigration lawyers […]
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 […]
Guberman//Appleby Immigration Update: July 2026 Parent and Grandparent Sponsorship Intake Paused – What Are Your Options

Guberman//Appleby Immigration Update: July 2026 Parent and Grandparent Sponsorship Intake Paused – Super Visa as an Option 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 […]
Ontario Immigration Nominee Program (“OINP”) Redesign

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 contact our Canadian immigration lawyers […]
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 […]
US Green Card Application Policy Changes

Adjustment of Status is a Matter of Discretion and “Administrative Grace” 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 […]