Co-Chair
Ariel
Orrego Villacorta
Co-Chair
Greg Siskind
Immigration and Nationality Law Committee
The Immigration and Nationality Law Committee is concerned with all aspects of immigration and nationality law on a worldwide basis, including business-related immigration, family reunion policies, refugees and compassionate cases.
The Committee aims to provide a forum for the discussion of comparative data on immigration and nationality policies of countries worldwide.
The mission and focus of the committee is to provide a platform for lawyers practising immigration laws to receive input and update about the immigration laws of their country and also immigration laws and procedures of other jurisdictions. We achieve this by holding annual conferences and presentation of papers, newsletters and providing other online resources to enhance the knowledge of its member in multiple jurisdictions.
View a list of past chairs here.
Forthcoming conferences and webinars View All Conferences
IBA Annual Conference Copenhagen 2026
04 Oct - 09 Oct 2026
Copenhagen , Denmark
12th Biennial IBA Global Immigration Conference
04 Nov - 06 Nov 2026
London , England
Publications
Planning strategies for the proposed change to the prevailing wage rules
This article examines the US Department of Labor’s proposed mid-2026 regulatory overhaul of the four-tier prevailing wage system for H-1B, E-3, H-1B1 and PERM programmes. It analyses the overhaul’s potential to disrupt high-skilled foreign labour retention, trigger corporate compliance audits and reshape employer staffing strategies through increased operational costs.
Released on Jul 31, 2026
Chinook and the limits of automation in Canadian immigration decision-making
This article examines the Federal Court’s treatment of the Canadian immigration department’s Chinook system and its implications for immigration decision-making. It argues that while courts have accepted Chinook as an administrative support tool, they continue to require that decisions satisfy the fundamental administrative law requirements of reasonableness, transparency and procedural fairness.
Released on Jul 27, 2026
Will immigration rules in Nigeria become more or less restrictive?
In recent years, especially in the post-Covid-19 era, global immigration has become more restrictive. Is this the case in Nigeria?
Released on Jul 27, 2026
Portugal’s immigration bottleneck: labour mobility, AIMA delays and what employers should prepare for in 2026
Portugal remains an attractive destination for international talent and investment, but administrative delays and fragmented procedures continue to undermine predictability. This article examines the practical impact on workers and employers and sets out the steps organisations should take to manage immigration processes more effectively in 2026.
Released on Jul 27, 2026
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