The Pace Immigration Podcast Tue, 12 May 2026 14:25:58 -0400 https://paceimmigrationpodcast.buzzsprout.com en-us © 2026 The Pace Immigration Podcast yes 8f929c89-162a-5f48-84ed-1bb597693467 Pace Immigration episodic false Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Pace Immigration https://storage.buzzsprout.com/mdv6fi9721wez2r6l705d6wiv0c0?.jpg The Pace Immigration Podcast Deportation Concerns: Illegal Entry vs Overstay Deportation Concerns: Illegal Entry vs Overstay 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, or come back to the US
3:45: Process for getting back to the United States
8:08: Virtual weddings?
9:19: Overstayed your visa
10:57: What if you're married to a US citizen?
11:23: The 180 day rule
12:25 Unlawful presence
14:38 Contact Michael

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]]> 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, or come back to the US
3:45: Process for getting back to the United States
8:08: Virtual weddings?
9:19: Overstayed your visa
10:57: What if you're married to a US citizen?
11:23: The 180 day rule
12:25 Unlawful presence
14:38 Contact Michael

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]]> Pace Immigration Buzzsprout-16683920 Mon, 24 Feb 2025 12:00:00 -0500 908 immigration, law, visa, green card, customs, marriage, divorce, permanent residence, lawyer, law firm, deportation 3 6 full false Does Divorce Affect My Green Card? Does Divorce Affect My Green Card? 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?
- Can you lose your conditional green card?
- What happens if they want to take your card?
03:40 Vindictive spouse
- Accusation of sham marriage
- penalties for marriage fraud
5:57 CBP takes tries to take your green card
- Only a judge can take your permanent resident status away unless you give it up voluntarily
- Do not sign anything at the border that gives up your green card

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]]> 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?
- Can you lose your conditional green card?
- What happens if they want to take your card?
03:40 Vindictive spouse
- Accusation of sham marriage
- penalties for marriage fraud
5:57 CBP takes tries to take your green card
- Only a judge can take your permanent resident status away unless you give it up voluntarily
- Do not sign anything at the border that gives up your green card

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]]> Michael O'Rourke Buzzsprout-16683882 Mon, 24 Feb 2025 12:00:00 -0500 544 immigration, law, visa, green card, customs, marriage, divorce, permanent residence, lawyer, law firm 3 5 full false Top 5 Reasons Canadian Investors Should Look at the US EB-5 Visa Top 5 Reasons Canadian Investors Should Look at the US EB-5 Visa 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 Card Advantages:

  • better than a tourist/work visa

  • no restriction on employment

  • eventual access to Medicare

  • no restrictions on ownership of property

Green Card Advantages:

  • no required return to Canada

  • no requirement to maintain a Canadian company (in the case of L-1)

  • no ticking clock on visa expiry

  • no arbitrary refusals upon renewal

Faster path to green card than employment or marriage-based routes, especially for Canadians.

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]]> 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 Card Advantages:

  • better than a tourist/work visa

  • no restriction on employment

  • eventual access to Medicare

  • no restrictions on ownership of property

Green Card Advantages:

  • no required return to Canada

  • no requirement to maintain a Canadian company (in the case of L-1)

  • no ticking clock on visa expiry

  • no arbitrary refusals upon renewal

Faster path to green card than employment or marriage-based routes, especially for Canadians.

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]]> Pace Immigration Buzzsprout-16171319 Mon, 25 Nov 2024 12:00:00 -0500 1735 3 4 full false Does Divorce Affect My Green Card? Does Divorce Affect My Green Card? 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?
- Can you lose your conditional green card?
- What happens if they want to take your card?
03:40: Vindictive spouse
- Accusation of sham marriage
- penalties for marriage fraud
5:57: CBP takes tries to take your green card
- Only a judge can take your permanent resident status away unless you give it up voluntarily
- Do not sign anything at the border that gives up your green card
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]]> 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?
- Can you lose your conditional green card?
- What happens if they want to take your card?
03:40: Vindictive spouse
- Accusation of sham marriage
- penalties for marriage fraud
5:57: CBP takes tries to take your green card
- Only a judge can take your permanent resident status away unless you give it up voluntarily
- Do not sign anything at the border that gives up your green card
https://pacelawfirm.com/immigration/

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]]> Pace Immigration Buzzsprout-16170895 Mon, 25 Nov 2024 11:00:00 -0500 544 full false Rules for Bringing Your Dog to the USA Rules for Bringing Your Dog to the USA 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 left the United States and are returning
- applies whether you are a US citizen, legal US resident, or foreign national
- if you don’t follow CDC’s rules, your dog won’t be allowed to enter the United States
- if denied entry, your dog will be sent back to the last country of departure at your expense
03:49 Geography Matters
- if you are from a country that has a high risk of dog rabies, you will need different documentation to get your dog into the country and may need to quarantine your dog
- if you are from a low risk country, you still need documentation, but the rules are less strict
04:30 How do I know what I need?
- use DogBot
- answer the applicable questions
- bring the proper documents to the border with you
- make sure you are entering at the airport, sea port or border crossing that is indicated on the CDC Dog Import receipt
08:42 Contact Michael O'Rourke
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]]> 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 left the United States and are returning
- applies whether you are a US citizen, legal US resident, or foreign national
- if you don’t follow CDC’s rules, your dog won’t be allowed to enter the United States
- if denied entry, your dog will be sent back to the last country of departure at your expense
03:49 Geography Matters
- if you are from a country that has a high risk of dog rabies, you will need different documentation to get your dog into the country and may need to quarantine your dog
- if you are from a low risk country, you still need documentation, but the rules are less strict
04:30 How do I know what I need?
- use DogBot
- answer the applicable questions
- bring the proper documents to the border with you
- make sure you are entering at the airport, sea port or border crossing that is indicated on the CDC Dog Import receipt
08:42 Contact Michael O'Rourke
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]]> Pace Immigration Buzzsprout-15350704 Thu, 04 Jul 2024 14:00:00 -0400 539 full false Danger: Losing Your Green Card at the Border Danger: Losing Your Green Card at the Border 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 divorce when you have a conditional green card, it doesn't automatically mean that you lose your permanent resident status no matter what a CBP officer says at the border.
08:02 What should you say at the border?
09:34 Contact Michael with any questions at morourke@pacelawfirm.com. 
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]]> 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 divorce when you have a conditional green card, it doesn't automatically mean that you lose your permanent resident status no matter what a CBP officer says at the border.
08:02 What should you say at the border?
09:34 Contact Michael with any questions at morourke@pacelawfirm.com. 
https://pacelawfirm.com/immigration/

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]]> Michael O'Rourke Buzzsprout-15350673 Tue, 02 Jul 2024 14:00:00 -0400 588 immigration, law, visa, green card, customs full false How Do I Bring My Spouse To The USA? How Do I Bring My Spouse To The USA? 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.

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]]> 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.

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]]> Michael O'Rourke Buzzsprout-14236378 Tue, 02 Jan 2024 14:00:00 -0500 1384 immigration, law, marriage, wedding, jobs, green card 4 1 full false Canada Announces Immigration Stream For Health Workers Canada Announces Immigration Stream For Health Workers 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
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]]> 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
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]]> Michael O'Rourke Buzzsprout-13193608 Mon, 10 Jul 2023 09:00:00 -0400 581 immigration, law, Canada, health, healthcare, medicine, doctor, nurse, Ontario, travel 3 5 full false 4 Ways Canada Hopes To Lure International Tech Talent 4 Ways Canada Hopes To Lure International Tech Talent 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 skilled workers from the labor market impact assessment (LMIA) process (similar to PERM labor certifications in the US)
- streamlines the hiring process for high-growth employers
3. Promote Canada As A Destination For Digital Nomads
- digital nomads currently need only visitor status to relocate to Canada for up to six months while they perform their job remotely for a foreign company
- additional policies to attract digital nomads to Canada are being considered, including paths to temporary and permanent residency
4. Strengthen Existing Programs For High-Skilled Tech Workers
Global Talent Stream: two-week standard for processing labour market impact assessments for employers, two-week standard for work permit applications
Start-Up Visa: allow applicants to apply for an open work permit of up to three years, rather than a one-year work permit that limits them to work solely for their own start-up.
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]]> 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 skilled workers from the labor market impact assessment (LMIA) process (similar to PERM labor certifications in the US)
- streamlines the hiring process for high-growth employers
3. Promote Canada As A Destination For Digital Nomads
- digital nomads currently need only visitor status to relocate to Canada for up to six months while they perform their job remotely for a foreign company
- additional policies to attract digital nomads to Canada are being considered, including paths to temporary and permanent residency
4. Strengthen Existing Programs For High-Skilled Tech Workers
Global Talent Stream: two-week standard for processing labour market impact assessments for employers, two-week standard for work permit applications
Start-Up Visa: allow applicants to apply for an open work permit of up to three years, rather than a one-year work permit that limits them to work solely for their own start-up.
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]]> Andy Semotiuk Buzzsprout-13193580 Mon, 10 Jul 2023 09:00:00 -0400 751 immigration, law, visa, green card, Canada, H-1B, tech, STEM, tech workers, jobs, business, LMIA 3 4 full false Working Holiday: Guidelines for Australians who want to work and travel in Canada Working Holiday: Guidelines for Australians who want to work and travel in Canada 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 for the duration of your stay in Canada
- your work permit in Canada can’t be valid longer than your passport
- have a minimum of C$2,500 to help cover your expenses in Canada
- have health insurance for the duration of your stay
- not be inadmissible to Canada
- not be accompanied by dependants
- pay the fees
Fine Print:
- valid for up to 24 months
- you may participate in the Working Holiday category only once
may be possible to participate in IEC one more time through the International Co-op (Internship) category
- if you participated in IEC one or more times before 2015, you might be eligible for a final participation of up to 24 months in the category of your choice
Young Professionals Category
- must have a signed letter of offer or a signed contract of employment (up to 24 months) before applying
- employment offer must be in your field of expertise (through schooling or work experience) and contribute to your professional development
- no self-employment
International Co-Op Category:
- enrolled at a post-secondary institution in Australia
- must be registered students for the duration of the internship
- work placement or internship in Canada to fulfil part of their academic curriculum (up to 12 months)
- have a signed letter of offer, or a signed contract for a work placement, or an internship in Canada that meets the requirements of your academic curriculum in Australia
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]]> 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 for the duration of your stay in Canada
- your work permit in Canada can’t be valid longer than your passport
- have a minimum of C$2,500 to help cover your expenses in Canada
- have health insurance for the duration of your stay
- not be inadmissible to Canada
- not be accompanied by dependants
- pay the fees
Fine Print:
- valid for up to 24 months
- you may participate in the Working Holiday category only once
may be possible to participate in IEC one more time through the International Co-op (Internship) category
- if you participated in IEC one or more times before 2015, you might be eligible for a final participation of up to 24 months in the category of your choice
Young Professionals Category
- must have a signed letter of offer or a signed contract of employment (up to 24 months) before applying
- employment offer must be in your field of expertise (through schooling or work experience) and contribute to your professional development
- no self-employment
International Co-Op Category:
- enrolled at a post-secondary institution in Australia
- must be registered students for the duration of the internship
- work placement or internship in Canada to fulfil part of their academic curriculum (up to 12 months)
- have a signed letter of offer, or a signed contract for a work placement, or an internship in Canada that meets the requirements of your academic curriculum in Australia
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]]> Michael O'Rourke Buzzsprout-13193569 Mon, 10 Jul 2023 09:00:00 -0400 782 immigration, law, travel, tourism, education, Australia, holiday, visa 3 3 full false Immigrant Engineers No Longer Required To Have Canadian Work Experience To Work In Ontario Immigrant Engineers No Longer Required To Have Canadian Work Experience To Work In Ontario 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.
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]]> 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.
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]]> Pace Immigration Buzzsprout-12911228 Wed, 24 May 2023 12:00:00 -0400 461 3 2 full false Jay Treaty | How Do I Get A Social Security Number? Jay Treaty | How Do I Get A Social Security Number? 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 Contact Michael O'Rourke
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]]> 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 Contact Michael O'Rourke
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]]> Michael O'Rourke Buzzsprout-12785396 Thu, 04 May 2023 14:00:00 -0400 394 immigration, Jay Treaty, indigenous rights, travel, business, work 2 26 full false Can I Get Into The US If I Have A Drug Conviction? | Border Inadmissibility Can I Get Into The US If I Have A Drug Conviction? | Border Inadmissibility 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.

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]]> 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.

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]]> Michael O'Rourke Buzzsprout-11918252 Thu, 22 Dec 2022 12:00:00 -0500 592 criminal law, law, immigration, border, drugs, narcotics, border patrol 2 28 full false Alternatives To The H-1B Visa For Foreign Workers Alternatives To The H-1B Visa For Foreign Workers 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

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]]> 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

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]]> Pace Immigration Buzzsprout-11776591 Mon, 28 Nov 2022 17:00:00 -0500 790 immigration, law, business, work, jobs, entrepreneur, H-1B, USA, laid off, economy 2 27 full false "How Long Until I Get My Visa?" "How Long Until I Get My Visa?" 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



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]]> 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



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]]> Andy Semotiuk Buzzsprout-11311934 Tue, 13 Sep 2022 12:00:00 -0400 892 immigration, law, USA, business, work, jobs, visa, green card 2 26 full false Travel Rules Update | August 2022 | Judith Coates Travel Rules Update | August 2022 | Judith Coates 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.

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]]> 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.

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]]> Pace Immigration Buzzsprout-11081377 Thu, 04 Aug 2022 09:00:00 -0400 460 2 25 full false Canada Immigration | Application Processing Delays Canada Immigration | Application Processing Delays Immigration lawyer Michael O'Rourke talks about the huge backlog of applications and processing delays in Canadian immigration.

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]]> Immigration lawyer Michael O'Rourke talks about the huge backlog of applications and processing delays in Canadian immigration.

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]]> Michael O'Rourke Buzzsprout-11015270 Sat, 23 Jul 2022 13:00:00 -0400 311 immigration, law, Canada, business, work, jobs, application, delay, citizenship 2 24 full false American Immigration Lawyers Association Conference Recap | Michael O'Rourke American Immigration Lawyers Association Conference Recap | Michael O'Rourke 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/

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]]> 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/

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]]> Michael O'Rourke Buzzsprout-10830169 Tue, 21 Jun 2022 10:00:00 -0400 918 immigration, law, US, business, work, jobs, eb-5, entrepreneur, e-visa, AILA 2 23 full true Is Your Return Ticket Good Enough When Entering the USA? Is Your Return Ticket Good Enough When Entering the USA? 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.

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]]> 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.

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]]> Michael O'Rourke Buzzsprout-10798941 Wed, 15 Jun 2022 13:00:00 -0400 543 travel, usa, immigration, visa, australia, customs, deported, arrest 1 22 full false Sponsorship Of Children To The US Sponsorship Of Children To The US 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.

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]]> 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.

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]]> Michael O'Rourke Buzzsprout-10725841 Thu, 02 Jun 2022 11:00:00 -0400 390 ukraine, immigration, refugees, law, USA 2 21 full false US Immigration | Temporary Protected Status Update for Ukraine, Sudan, South Sudan, and Cameroon US Immigration | Temporary Protected Status Update for Ukraine, Sudan, South Sudan, and Cameroon 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.

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]]> 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.

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]]> Michael O'Rourke Buzzsprout-10507651 Tue, 26 Apr 2022 12:00:00 -0400 720 Ukraine, Russia, conflict, war, immigration, law, refugees, Canada, USA, politics, United Nations, Cameroon, Sudan, South Sudan 2 20 full false Can I Get Into The United States With A Criminal Record? Can I Get Into The United States With A Criminal Record? 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://paceimmigration.com/


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]]> Michael O'Rourke Buzzsprout-10377059 Mon, 04 Apr 2022 14:00:00 -0400 1388 immigration, law, criminal law, crime, waiver, united states, dui, drugs, appeal, visa, green card 1 19 full false Канадско-Украинское разрешение на чрезвычайную поездку Канадско-Украинское разрешение на чрезвычайную поездку 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.


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]]> 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.


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]]> Polina Elizarova Buzzsprout-10331393 Mon, 28 Mar 2022 10:00:00 -0400 689 Иммиграция, Канада, виза, Украина, иммиграциявканаду 2 18 full false Canada-Ukraine Authorization For Emergency Travel (CUAET) | Immigration Lawyer Polina Elizarova Canada-Ukraine Authorization For Emergency Travel (CUAET) | Immigration Lawyer Polina Elizarova 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 this episode on our podcast, too.

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]]> 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 this episode on our podcast, too.

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]]> Polina Elizarova Buzzsprout-10331380 Mon, 28 Mar 2022 10:00:00 -0400 597 ukraine, immigration, refugees, law, russia, conflict, putin, UK, Germany, France, USA, Canada, politics 2 17 full false Travel Update: Canadian Travel Rules | April, 2022 Travel Update: Canadian Travel Rules | April, 2022 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.
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]]> 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.
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]]> Judith Coates Buzzsprout-10291962 Mon, 21 Mar 2022 16:00:00 -0400 308 travel, tourism, canada, rules, air travel, flight, quarantine, passport, covid, immigration 2 16 full false Kanadai segítség ukrán menekülteknek Kanadai segítség ukrán menekülteknek Kanadai ügyvédi iroda ukrán nyelven nyújt segítséget az ukrajnai háború elől menekülők részére - kanadai és amerikai beutazás, bevándorlás, menekültügyi kérelem, munkavállalási engedély ügyintézése. | In this episode, Pace Law Firm Vice President Stefánia Szabó gives an update in Hungarian on how Ukrainians fleeing armed conflict can receive assistance from Pace's Ukrainian-speaking lawyers and consultants.

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]]> Kanadai ügyvédi iroda ukrán nyelven nyújt segítséget az ukrajnai háború elől menekülők részére - kanadai és amerikai beutazás, bevándorlás, menekültügyi kérelem, munkavállalási engedély ügyintézése. | In this episode, Pace Law Firm Vice President Stefánia Szabó gives an update in Hungarian on how Ukrainians fleeing armed conflict can receive assistance from Pace's Ukrainian-speaking lawyers and consultants.

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]]> Pace Immigration Buzzsprout-10218231 Wed, 09 Mar 2022 10:00:00 -0500 89 ukraine, immigration, refugees, law, russia, conflict, putin, Hungary, USA, Canada, USA, politics 2 15 full false Ukraine Conflict | Fastest Ways To Get A Canadian Visa For Ukrainian Nationals Ukraine Conflict | Fastest Ways To Get A Canadian Visa For Ukrainian Nationals Pace Immigration lawyer Polina Elizarova provides an update on the best ways for Ukrainians to get a Canadian visa. Topics include work visas and family reunification. Stay tuned for future updates.
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]]> Pace Immigration lawyer Polina Elizarova provides an update on the best ways for Ukrainians to get a Canadian visa. Topics include work visas and family reunification. Stay tuned for future updates.
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]]> Polina Elizarova Buzzsprout-10205557 Mon, 07 Mar 2022 15:00:00 -0500 928 Ukraine, Russia, conflict, war, immigration, law, refugees, Canada, politics, United Nations 2 14 full false Ukraine Conflict | Temporary Protected Status (TPS) In the US Ukraine Conflict | Temporary Protected Status (TPS) In the US The US has announced Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Ukrainians in the US. Listen to Michael O'Rourke's latest podcast episode for details. Important note: Individuals who attempt to travel to the US after March 1, 2022, will not be eligible for TPS.

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]]> The US has announced Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Ukrainians in the US. Listen to Michael O'Rourke's latest podcast episode for details. Important note: Individuals who attempt to travel to the US after March 1, 2022, will not be eligible for TPS.

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]]> Michael O'Rourke Buzzsprout-10188895 Fri, 04 Mar 2022 12:00:00 -0500 753 Ukraine, Russia, conflict, war, immigration, law, refugees, USA, politics, United Nations, temporary protected status 2 13 full false Canada Travel Rules | March, 2022 Canada Travel Rules | March, 2022 Travel expert Judith Coates from The Travel Agent Next Door is back to discuss the current travel rules in Canada. We discuss testing, vaccine, and quarantine requirements for anyone visiting Canada. https://paceimmigration.com/


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]]> Travel expert Judith Coates from The Travel Agent Next Door is back to discuss the current travel rules in Canada. We discuss testing, vaccine, and quarantine requirements for anyone visiting Canada. https://paceimmigration.com/


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]]> Judith Coates Buzzsprout-10188585 Fri, 04 Mar 2022 11:00:00 -0500 281 travel, tourism, canada, rules, air travel, flight, quarantine, passport 2 12 full false Ukraine Conflict | Refugee Status Ukraine Conflict | Refugee Status Immigration lawyer Anna Aazam discusses the definition of a refugee vs. the definition of a displaced person, and how to apply for refugee status. She also covers what people can do if they don't fit the definition of a refugee but wish to come to or stay in Canada. https://paceimmigration.com/assist-ukraine

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]]> Immigration lawyer Anna Aazam discusses the definition of a refugee vs. the definition of a displaced person, and how to apply for refugee status. She also covers what people can do if they don't fit the definition of a refugee but wish to come to or stay in Canada. https://paceimmigration.com/assist-ukraine

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]]> Anna Aazam Buzzsprout-10182583 Thu, 03 Mar 2022 12:00:00 -0500 1261 Ukraine, Russia, conflict, war, immigration, law, refugees, Canada, USA, politics, United Nations 2 11 full false Ukraine Conflict | US Expediting Visas For Ukraine Ukraine Conflict | US Expediting Visas For Ukraine The US embassy in Warsaw and consulate in Krakow are expediting B-1/B-2 visas for Ukrainian spouses and children of US citizens and Permanent Residents. Michael O'Rourke discusses this and other changing visas rules for people from Ukraine. https://paceimmigration.com/


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]]> The US embassy in Warsaw and consulate in Krakow are expediting B-1/B-2 visas for Ukrainian spouses and children of US citizens and Permanent Residents. Michael O'Rourke discusses this and other changing visas rules for people from Ukraine. https://paceimmigration.com/


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]]> Pace Immigration Buzzsprout-10167827 Tue, 01 Mar 2022 12:00:00 -0500 758 ukraine, immigration, refugees, law, russia, conflict, putin, poland, warsaw, USA, Canada, politics 2 10 full false Криза в Україні Криза в Україні Варіанти подачі заявки на статус біженця

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]]> Варіанти подачі заявки на статус біженця

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]]> Pace Immigration Buzzsprout-10157916 Mon, 28 Feb 2022 09:00:00 -0500 580 full false Ukraine Conflict | Refugee and Immigration Considerations Ukraine Conflict | Refugee and Immigration Considerations Immigration lawyer Andy Semotiuk discusses the Ukraine conflict and the refugee crisis that can arise from it. Also discussed: can Ukrainians currently in Canada and the US extend their stay past their visas?

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]]> Immigration lawyer Andy Semotiuk discusses the Ukraine conflict and the refugee crisis that can arise from it. Also discussed: can Ukrainians currently in Canada and the US extend their stay past their visas?

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]]> Pace Immigration Buzzsprout-10137265 Thu, 24 Feb 2022 12:00:00 -0500 755 Ukraine, Russia, conflict, war, immigration, law, refugees, Canada, USA, politics, United Nations 2 11 full true The Jay Treaty | Indigenous Rights For Crossing Into The US From Canada The Jay Treaty | Indigenous Rights For Crossing Into The US From Canada What is the Jay Treaty and how can indigenous people from Canada use it to live and work in the US? Immigration lawyer Michael O'Rourke gives a history of the treaty and its current uses in this podcast. https://paceimmigration.com/

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]]> What is the Jay Treaty and how can indigenous people from Canada use it to live and work in the US? Immigration lawyer Michael O'Rourke gives a history of the treaty and its current uses in this podcast. https://paceimmigration.com/

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]]> Pace Immigration Buzzsprout-10086734 Wed, 16 Feb 2022 11:00:00 -0500 813 immigration, law, Canada, business, work, jobs, Jay Treaty, indigenous, rights, USA, green card 1 10 full false Travel Rule Changes For Canada Coming Into Effect Feb. 28, 2022 Travel Rule Changes For Canada Coming Into Effect Feb. 28, 2022 New travel rules have been announced for Canada. As of Feb 28, testing requirements will change, as will quarantine and isolation rules for some travellers. Judith Coates breaks down the changes in this podcast episode. Judith Coates is a travel expert with The Travel Agent Next Door. Reach us at Pace Immigration.

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]]> New travel rules have been announced for Canada. As of Feb 28, testing requirements will change, as will quarantine and isolation rules for some travellers. Judith Coates breaks down the changes in this podcast episode. Judith Coates is a travel expert with The Travel Agent Next Door. Reach us at Pace Immigration.

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]]> Pace Immigration Buzzsprout-10082192 Tue, 15 Feb 2022 17:00:00 -0500 328 travel, tourism, canada, rules, ar travel, flight, quarantine, passport 2 9 full false Travel Update: UK Changes COVID Test Requirement For Fully Vaxxed Travellers Travel Update: UK Changes COVID Test Requirement For Fully Vaxxed Travellers Travel expert Judith Coates provides an update on the travel rules for entering the UK. They have dropped their Covid test requirement for fully vaccinated travellers. Judith also provides an update on what the travel industry is looking for from the Canadian government. Here is the press conference that she mentions. Judith Coates is an Air Canada Expert and National Geographic Journeys Specialist with The Travel Agent Next Door. Her views are her own. Visit Pace Immigration for more immigration information.

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]]> Travel expert Judith Coates provides an update on the travel rules for entering the UK. They have dropped their Covid test requirement for fully vaccinated travellers. Judith also provides an update on what the travel industry is looking for from the Canadian government. Here is the press conference that she mentions. Judith Coates is an Air Canada Expert and National Geographic Journeys Specialist with The Travel Agent Next Door. Her views are her own. Visit Pace Immigration for more immigration information.

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]]> Pace Immigration Buzzsprout-10057215 Fri, 11 Feb 2022 12:00:00 -0500 222 full false Job Offer: The Best Way To Immigrate To Canada? Job Offer: The Best Way To Immigrate To Canada? Is getting a job offer the best way to immigrate to Canada? Vince Lalonde talks about the Express Entry program, student visas, work visas, and Labour Market Impact Assessments in this presentation. How can you go from temporary residence to permanent residence in Canada? Answers here.

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]]> Pace Immigration Buzzsprout-10036488 Tue, 08 Feb 2022 12:00:00 -0500 985 immigration, law, Canada, business, work, jobs, entrepreneur, employment, LMIA 2 8 full false Comment déménager en Floride – Les moyens les plus communs pour Canadiens/Canadiennes Comment déménager en Floride – Les moyens les plus communs pour Canadiens/Canadiennes Comment déménager en Floride – Les moyens les plus communs pour Canadiens/Canadiennes. Avec Michael O'Rourke - Avocat en droit de l’immigration aux États-Unis. 

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]]> Comment déménager en Floride – Les moyens les plus communs pour Canadiens/Canadiennes. Avec Michael O'Rourke - Avocat en droit de l’immigration aux États-Unis. 

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]]> Michael O'Rourke Buzzsprout-10005168 Thu, 03 Feb 2022 09:00:00 -0500 385 2 7 full false Vaccination Status vs. Mobility Rights Vaccination Status vs. Mobility Rights Immigration lawyer Michael O'Rourke talks about the travel rules for unvaccinated Canadians and foreigners who wish to travel to and from Canada. What happens when these rules run up against a Canadian's Charter mobility rights?

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]]> Immigration lawyer Michael O'Rourke talks about the travel rules for unvaccinated Canadians and foreigners who wish to travel to and from Canada. What happens when these rules run up against a Canadian's Charter mobility rights?

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]]> Pace Immigration Buzzsprout-9998528 Wed, 02 Feb 2022 09:00:00 -0500 732 immigration, travel, tourism, Canada, business, work, airlines, flights, train, driving 2 6 full false Foreign Investors Stalled by E-2 Visa Interviews | Andy Semotiuk Foreign Investors Stalled by E-2 Visa Interviews | Andy Semotiuk The E-2 visa is a great way for immigrant investors to run their own business in the United States. But as immigration expert Andy Semotiuk points out, backlogs in the interview process are causing a lot of headaches. Andy outlines a couple of actions that the government can take right now to get things moving again. You can watch a video of this podcast, with slides, on our YouTube channel. Find more on our website. 


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]]> The E-2 visa is a great way for immigrant investors to run their own business in the United States. But as immigration expert Andy Semotiuk points out, backlogs in the interview process are causing a lot of headaches. Andy outlines a couple of actions that the government can take right now to get things moving again. You can watch a video of this podcast, with slides, on our YouTube channel. Find more on our website. 


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]]> Pace Immigration Buzzsprout-9993073 Tue, 01 Feb 2022 13:00:00 -0500 739 immigration, law, green card, business, work, jobs, visa, e-2, investing, business, investor, money 2 5 full false Ukraine Crisis Is A Refugee Crisis In The Making Ukraine Crisis Is A Refugee Crisis In The Making Immigration lawyer Andy Semotiuk gives a background of the Ukraine crisis and discusses the coming wave of refugees if the situation is not resolved peacefully. Find out more on this subject in Andy's Forbes column. Photo: Kyiv, Ukraine | Unsplash

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]]> Immigration lawyer Andy Semotiuk gives a background of the Ukraine crisis and discusses the coming wave of refugees if the situation is not resolved peacefully. Find out more on this subject in Andy's Forbes column. Photo: Kyiv, Ukraine | Unsplash

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]]> Andy Semotiuk Buzzsprout-9942664 Mon, 24 Jan 2022 12:00:00 -0500 786 ukraine, immigration, refugees, law, russia, conflict, putin, UK, Germany, France, USA, Canada, politics 2 4 full false Travel Rules Checklist For Entering Canada Travel Rules Checklist For Entering Canada The government of Canada has a travel rules checklist on their website for entering Canada. Travel expert Judith Coates from The Travel Agent Next Door goes through the six rules and tells you how to be prepared before you get to the airport. We discuss the ArriveCAN app, quarantine plans, testing results, and more. You can watch a video of this podcast on our YouTube channel.

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]]> The government of Canada has a travel rules checklist on their website for entering Canada. Travel expert Judith Coates from The Travel Agent Next Door goes through the six rules and tells you how to be prepared before you get to the airport. We discuss the ArriveCAN app, quarantine plans, testing results, and more. You can watch a video of this podcast on our YouTube channel.

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]]> Pace Immigration Buzzsprout-9869698 Tue, 11 Jan 2022 16:00:00 -0500 542 travel, tourism, canada, rules, ar travel, flight, quarantine, passport, 2 3 full false How Do I Move To Florida? How Do I Move To Florida? How can you immigrate to Florida? Immigration lawyers Andy Semotiuk and Michael O'Rourke talk about the many visa options available to people who want to live and / or work in the United States in general and Florida in particular. They explain the TN Visa, E-1, Visa, E-2 Visa, H-1B Visa, O-1 Visa, and more. To watch a video of this podcast with slides, go to our YouTube channel. https://paceimmigration.com/

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]]> How can you immigrate to Florida? Immigration lawyers Andy Semotiuk and Michael O'Rourke talk about the many visa options available to people who want to live and / or work in the United States in general and Florida in particular. They explain the TN Visa, E-1, Visa, E-2 Visa, H-1B Visa, O-1 Visa, and more. To watch a video of this podcast with slides, go to our YouTube channel. https://paceimmigration.com/

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]]> Pace Immigration Buzzsprout-9836840 Wed, 05 Jan 2022 14:00:00 -0500 2122 immigration, law, green card, business, work, jobs, visa, NAFTA, USMCA, interview, podcast, lawyer, Florida 2 2 full false Top 5 Predictions for US Immigration In 2022 Top 5 Predictions for US Immigration In 2022 US immigration lawyer Andy Semotiuk gives his top 5 predictions for what will happen in US immigration law in 2022. 1. More H-1B visas. 2. Increase in the use of premium processing. 3. A rise in visa and petition application fees. 4. Speeding up of visa processing times. 5. Relief for regional center EB-5 investor immigrants. Visit our website for more.

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]]> US immigration lawyer Andy Semotiuk gives his top 5 predictions for what will happen in US immigration law in 2022. 1. More H-1B visas. 2. Increase in the use of premium processing. 3. A rise in visa and petition application fees. 4. Speeding up of visa processing times. 5. Relief for regional center EB-5 investor immigrants. Visit our website for more.

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]]> Pace Immigration Buzzsprout-9811519 Fri, 31 Dec 2021 11:00:00 -0500 453 immigration, law, interview, green card, business, work, jobs, eb-1, eb-2, eb-3, eb-5, h-1b, work visa 1 9 full false 9 Reasons You May Be Inadmissible To Canada 9 Reasons You May Be Inadmissible To Canada There are many reasons you may be inadmissible to Canada, including a criminal conviction, health risks, misrepresenting yourself by lying at the border, and more. Immigration lawyer Michael O'Rourke defines the top 9 reasons you might be not be allowed to enter Canada. Contact him if you need assistance with an inadmissibility issue. You can watch a video of this podcast on our YouTube channel.

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]]> There are many reasons you may be inadmissible to Canada, including a criminal conviction, health risks, misrepresenting yourself by lying at the border, and more. Immigration lawyer Michael O'Rourke defines the top 9 reasons you might be not be allowed to enter Canada. Contact him if you need assistance with an inadmissibility issue. You can watch a video of this podcast on our YouTube channel.

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]]> Pace Immigration Buzzsprout-9726412 Wed, 15 Dec 2021 13:00:00 -0500 909 immigration, law, Canada, business, crime, inadmissibility, border, organized crime, security, human rights, travel, tourism 1 8 full false Expatriation: Renunciation of US Citizenship | Michael O'Rourke Expatriation: Renunciation of US Citizenship | Michael O'Rourke You can watch a video of this podcast with slides on our YouTube channel. In this episode, immigration lawyer Michael O'Rourke talks about the process of renunciation of US citizenship. Whether for financial, personal, or political reasons, some Americans give up their citizenship each year. It is a serious decision and involves a complicated process. Note that no one can become "stateless." They must have another passport to fall back on before they can give up their US citizenship. Renunciation is also irreversible.

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]]> You can watch a video of this podcast with slides on our YouTube channel. In this episode, immigration lawyer Michael O'Rourke talks about the process of renunciation of US citizenship. Whether for financial, personal, or political reasons, some Americans give up their citizenship each year. It is a serious decision and involves a complicated process. Note that no one can become "stateless." They must have another passport to fall back on before they can give up their US citizenship. Renunciation is also irreversible.

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]]> Pace Immigration Buzzsprout-9711355 Mon, 13 Dec 2021 09:00:00 -0500 1125 immigration, law, green card, business, expatriation, renunciation, citizenship, usa, passport, travel 1 7 full false Travel Restrictions for the US and Canada | Andy Semotiuk Travel Restrictions for the US and Canada | Andy Semotiuk Immigration lawyer Andy Semotiuk talks about the latest travel rules and restrictions for the US and Canada, including COVID tests, vaccine passports, travel bans, and the ArriveCAN app. Connect with Andy.

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]]> Immigration lawyer Andy Semotiuk talks about the latest travel rules and restrictions for the US and Canada, including COVID tests, vaccine passports, travel bans, and the ArriveCAN app. Connect with Andy.

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]]> Pace Immigration Buzzsprout-9692324 Thu, 09 Dec 2021 13:00:00 -0500 287 immigration, law, travel, covid, vaccine, passport, border, restrictions, travel ban, USA, Canada, Nigeria, Egypt 1 4 full false Start-Up Visa Success | Tehmina A. Choudhry Start-Up Visa Success | Tehmina A. Choudhry Tehmina A. Chaudhry is a successful entrepreneur from Pakistan who used Canada's Start-Up Visa to grow her business. We talked to her about how business people can use the Start-Up Visa to achieve permanent residency in Canada while expanding their business and finding success. https://paceimmigration.com/


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]]> Pace Immigration Buzzsprout-9691911 Thu, 09 Dec 2021 11:00:00 -0500 824 immigration, law, Canada, business, work, jobs, start-up, entrepreneur, career 1 5 full false Top 5 Reasons Entrepreneurs Should Immigrate to Canada with the Start-Up Visa | Vince Lalonde Top 5 Reasons Entrepreneurs Should Immigrate to Canada with the Start-Up Visa | Vince Lalonde The Canadian Start-Up Visa is for innovative foreign entrepreneurs who want to live and work in Canada while running their own business. It provides a path to permanent residency, as well as a way to connect with venture capitalists and angel investors who can invest in your business. Pace Director of Immigration Vince Lalonde talks about the highlights of the Start-Up Visa immigration program in this video. You can watch a video with slides of this podcast on our YouTube channel. Contact Vince to discuss.

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]]> The Canadian Start-Up Visa is for innovative foreign entrepreneurs who want to live and work in Canada while running their own business. It provides a path to permanent residency, as well as a way to connect with venture capitalists and angel investors who can invest in your business. Pace Director of Immigration Vince Lalonde talks about the highlights of the Start-Up Visa immigration program in this video. You can watch a video with slides of this podcast on our YouTube channel. Contact Vince to discuss.

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]]> Pace Immigration Buzzsprout-9685446 Wed, 08 Dec 2021 11:00:00 -0500 952 immigration, law, Canada, business, work, jobs, start-up, entrepreneur, career 1 4 full false Immigration to the US: The O-1 Visa for Celebrities and Artists | Andy Semotiuk Immigration to the US: The O-1 Visa for Celebrities and Artists | Andy Semotiuk What is the O-1 work visa and how can you use it to live and work in the United States? Immigration lawyer Andy Semotiuk talks about how artists, writers, actors, musicians, and others can use this visa, provided they have achieved a great deal of recognition in their field. You can also check out our video of this podcast on YouTube and contact Andy with questions.

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]]> What is the O-1 work visa and how can you use it to live and work in the United States? Immigration lawyer Andy Semotiuk talks about how artists, writers, actors, musicians, and others can use this visa, provided they have achieved a great deal of recognition in their field. You can also check out our video of this podcast on YouTube and contact Andy with questions.

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]]> Pace Immigration Buzzsprout-9685415 Wed, 08 Dec 2021 10:00:00 -0500 502 immigration, law, green card, business, work, jobs, O-1 visa, work visa, celebrities, 1 3 full false Entrepreneurs: Immigrate to Canada with the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program | Vince Lalonde Entrepreneurs: Immigrate to Canada with the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program | Vince Lalonde Are you an entrepreneur who wants to move to Canada? The Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) is a great way to do just that. You can purchase an existing business or open your own, get a work permit, and achieve permanent residency in Canada for you and your family. Pace Immigration director Vince Lalonde explains how in this podcast. Visit our YouTube channel to watch a video about this program.

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]]> Are you an entrepreneur who wants to move to Canada? The Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) is a great way to do just that. You can purchase an existing business or open your own, get a work permit, and achieve permanent residency in Canada for you and your family. Pace Immigration director Vince Lalonde explains how in this podcast. Visit our YouTube channel to watch a video about this program.

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]]> Pace Immigration Buzzsprout-9679796 Tue, 07 Dec 2021 12:00:00 -0500 1196 immigration, law, Canada, business, work, jobs, Saskatchewan, entrepreneur 1 2 full false Immigration to the US: 7 Ways To Get A Green Card | Andy Semotiuk Immigration to the US: 7 Ways To Get A Green Card | Andy Semotiuk US and Canadian immigration lawyer Andy Semotiuk talks about the 7 ways that you can get a green card to live and work in the United States.

Andy Semotiuk is a lawyer with Pace Immigration in Toronto, Canada. He is licensed in New York, California, Ontario, and British Columbia. He is a Forbes contributor and public speaker. Contact Andy Semotiuk.

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]]> US and Canadian immigration lawyer Andy Semotiuk talks about the 7 ways that you can get a green card to live and work in the United States.

Andy Semotiuk is a lawyer with Pace Immigration in Toronto, Canada. He is licensed in New York, California, Ontario, and British Columbia. He is a Forbes contributor and public speaker. Contact Andy Semotiuk.

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