Shory Law LLPCalgary, AB · May 26, 2026Canadian permanent residence for U.S. visa holders: H-1B, F-1, and L-1 options after the May 2026 USCIS policy change
Summary On May 22, 2026, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced that non-immigrant visa holders including H-1B, F-1, L-1, O-1, and B visa holders must return to their home country for consular processing to obtain a U.S. green card. U.S. In-country adjustment of status has been eliminated in most cases. Approximately 500,000 applicants per year…
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