Americas

In today’s fast-changing immigration landscape, employers in the U.S. face rising fees, budget constraints and policy unpredictability.

As they increasingly look for both long- and short-term options throughout the Americas, they need to be able to take advantage of programs designed to facilitate the movement of talent. It’s crucial to have a trusted partner with connections and capability across both North and South America who can help.

U.S. immigration services are delivered through our award-winning affiliated law firm, which works hand in hand with our account management team. Our Canadian team is members of the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (CICC), the Canadian Employee Relocation Council (CERC), and Canadian Association of Professional Immigration Consultants (CAPIC). Our Latin American team speaks fluent Spanish and English and delivers immigration advice for all countries across the region.

Notable Services

In addition to our comprehensive suite of immigration services, we offer a range of services specific to the needs of businesses looking to hire talent in the Americas.

Work and residence authorization

Home country support with translations and legalizations

Full post-arrival assistance with registrations and residence permits

Permanent residence, including support with Express Entry and provincial nomination routes for Canada

For Canada, Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) support

Immigration policy drafting and compliance guidance

Support with audits, including IRCC and ESDC audits in Canada

Right to Work assessments

Expedited U.S. passport assistance

Family reunification

Americas Practice Leadership

Our U.S., Canadian and Latin American teams have decades of experience and work seamlessly together for a collaborative and integrated approach to immigration across the region.

United States

Addie Hogan, JD

Managing Partner, Corporate Immigration Partners, P.C.

Canada

Jim Yang

Immigration Director, Canada

Latin America

Joanna Aguilera

Immigration Manager, Consular Services & LATAM

Americas Immigration News Alerts

United States | October 6, 2026

Lawsuit Challenges ICE CPT Restrictions for International Student Internships

United States | October 6, 2026

Lawsuit Challenges USCIS Adjustment of Status Green Card Policy

United States | October 5, 2026

U.S. Supreme Court Orders Reconsideration of TPS Case for Venezuelan and Haitian Nationals

Americas Insights

Understanding Good-Faith Recruitment in the PERM Process: Lessons from Recent Enforcement Actions

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Understanding Good-Faith Recruitment in the PERM Process: Lessons from Recent Enforcement Actions

As enforcement scrutiny increases, employers must demonstrate more than procedural compliance. Learn how the PERM Recruitment Framework supports good-faith labor market testing.

The Department of Homeland Security has finalized a rule replacing the long-standing Duration of Status (D/S) framework with fixed admission periods for F-1 students, J-1 exchange visitors and I visa holders. This FAQ provides employers, global mobility teams and foreign nationals with practical guidance on effective dates, transition rules, Extension of Stay (EOS) requirements, work authorization considerations and compliance planning.

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FAQ: What DHS’s New Fixed Stay Period Rule Means for F, J and I Visa Holders

The Department of Homeland Security has finalized a rule replacing the long-standing Duration of Status (D/S) framework with fixed admission periods for F-1 students, J-1 exchange visitors and I visa holders. This FAQ provides employers, global mobility teams and foreign nationals with practical guidance on effective dates, transition rules, Extension of Stay (EOS) requirements, work authorization considerations and compliance planning.

The DOL has updated prevailing wage determination (PWD) and permanent labor certification (PERM) processing times.     

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August 2026 DOL PERM & Prevailing Wage Processing Updates

The DOL has updated prevailing wage determination (PWD) and permanent labor certification (PERM) processing times.     

Americas Associations

Our team is connected with industry groups and organizations across the region, and our in-house experts are frequently asked to facilitate roundtables, participate in panels and provide thought leadership.

Let’s talk about how we can help you in the Americas, and around the world.

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