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U.S. Ends Family Reunification Parole Programs: What You Should Know

Jan 28, 2026

U.S. Ends Family Reunification Parole Programs: What You Should Know

Jan 28, 2026

Family Reunification Parole programs were created to allow certain family members of U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents to enter and stay in the United States temporarily while waiting for their immigrant visas to become available. These programs were part of broader humanitarian parole initiatives overseen by USCIS and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

Under FRP, eligible relatives from specific countries could be paroled into the United States — meaning they were granted temporary permission to enter or remain in the country, even if their immigrant visas were not yet ready. These parole programs generally applied to family members such as adult children or siblings of U.S. citizens and were intended to help reunite families during long visa backlogs.

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Jan 28, 2026

Why “Paper Companies” Are Under More Scrutiny — What Foreign Founders Should Know

Jan 19, 2026

Why “Paper Companies” Are Under More Scrutiny — What Foreign Founders Should Know

Jan 19, 2026

For many foreign founders, setting up a company in the United States or Canada is a strategic first step. Sometimes the business launches immediately. Other times, the company exists quietly while plans, funding, or immigration matters fall into place.

That kind of “paper company” — an entity with little or no operational activity — has long been common and, in most cases, perfectly lawful.

What’s changed is how governments look at these companies today.

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Jan 19, 2026

What “Good Standing” Really Means for U.S. Companies — and Why It Matters More Now

Jan 12, 2026

What “Good Standing” Really Means for U.S. Companies — and Why It Matters More Now

Jan 12, 2026

Good standing is not just a certificate — it’s proof that a company is legally compliant, operationally sound, and ready to do business in the U.S.

As regulatory oversight increases and transparency rules expand, maintaining good standing is becoming a baseline requirement, not an afterthought.

For founders and international businesses, understanding and monitoring this status is a simple but essential step in protecting long-term operations.

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Jan 12, 2026

Trademark Filings in 2026: What Changed in the USPTO’s December 2025 TMEP Update

Jan 9, 2026

Trademark Filings in 2026: What Changed in the USPTO’s December 2025 TMEP Update

Jan 9, 2026

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) issued its December 2025 revision of the Trademark Manual of Examining Procedure (TMEP), the primary reference used by examining attorneys and a key resource for trademark applicants, owners, and counsel.

The December 2025 update includes clarifications affecting domicile address requirements, specimen standards, and fraud-prevention procedures. These revisions are published on USPTO.gov and apply to trademark examination moving into 2026.

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Jan 9, 2026

Canada’s Latest Border & Immigration Reform: Why Bill C-12 Matters in December 2025

Dec 9, 2025

Canada’s Latest Border & Immigration Reform: Why Bill C-12 Matters in December 2025

Dec 9, 2025

As December 2025 begins, Canada is entering a critical phase in its border-security and immigration-system overhaul. Parliament is actively reviewing Bill C-12 — Strengthening Canada’s Immigration System and Borders Act — which the Government of Canada introduced earlier this fall. With the holiday travel season underway, record migration flows reported globally, and ongoing federal initiatives to reinforce border security, Bill C-12 has become one of the most closely watched legal proposals of the year.