The Pace Immigration Podcast

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...

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)<...

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...

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 elimi...

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 Onl...

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 f...

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 ...

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, den...

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...

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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