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US International Entrepreneur Parole Program Guide Launched

US International Entrepreneur Parole Program Guide Launched Some exciting news for Entrepreneurs! As part of an ongoing slate of new agency guidance regarding various immigration programs and visas, USCIS has issued comprehensive guidance regarding the International Entrepreneur Parole Program (“IEPP”). The published guidance introduces criteria for entrepreneurs who (a) have a central and active role in a [...]

By |2023-05-01T21:02:49+00:00May 1st, 2023|U.S. Immigration, U.S. Visa Bulletin|Comments Off on US International Entrepreneur Parole Program Guide Launched

IRCC Extends Temporary Policy to Allow Visitors to Obtain Work Permits in Canada with a Valid Job Offer

IRCC Extends Temporary Policy to Allow Visitors to Obtain Work Permits in Canada with a Valid Job Offer   This policy will remain in effect until February 28, 2025. Immigration, Refugees, Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced that any foreign national who receives a job offer while in Canada will be able to apply for, and [...]

By |2023-03-04T10:41:22+00:00March 4th, 2023|Breaking News, Canadian Immigration|Comments Off on IRCC Extends Temporary Policy to Allow Visitors to Obtain Work Permits in Canada with a Valid Job Offer

U.S. State Department to Launch Pilot Program for Domestic Visa Renewals

U.S. State Department to Launch Pilot Program for Domestic Visa Renewals The U.S. State Department is planning to launch a pilot program that would allow H-1B specialty occupation workers and other temporary visa holders to renew their visas in the U.S. The State Department will start with H and L visa holders and could eventually [...]

By |2023-02-26T14:32:44+00:00February 26th, 2023|U.S. Immigration, U.S. Visa Bulletin|Comments Off on U.S. State Department to Launch Pilot Program for Domestic Visa Renewals

New USCIS Policy Update for Child Status Protection Act (CSPA) Age Calculation

New USCIS Policy Update for Child Status Protection Act (CSPA) Age Calculation On February 14, 2023, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it has updated its policy manual on the calculation of noncitizen's age under the Child Status Protection Act (CSPA) for immigration purposes.   What is the Child Status Protection Act? Under [...]

By |2023-02-26T14:21:08+00:00February 26th, 2023|U.S. Immigration, U.S. Visa Bulletin|Comments Off on New USCIS Policy Update for Child Status Protection Act (CSPA) Age Calculation

USCIS Announces Final Phase of Premium Processing Expansion

USCIS Announces Final Phase of Premium Processing Expansion On January 12, 2023, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced it is implementing the final phase of its expansion of premium processing for Form I-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Workers, under the EB-1 and EB-2 classifications. This phase will apply to new (initial) petitions, in addition [...]

By |2023-02-26T14:12:36+00:00February 26th, 2023|U.S. Immigration, U.S. Visa Bulletin|Comments Off on USCIS Announces Final Phase of Premium Processing Expansion

New Electronic Certificates Now Offered by Canada

New Electronic Certificates Now Offered by Canada As of January 4, 2023, Immigration, Refugees, Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is offering electronic Canadian citizenship certificates (e-certificate) as an alternative to the paper versions.  The new e-certificates are an electronic version of the current paper certificates and are not considered travel documents. In order to travel, applicants must still obtain [...]

By |2023-02-26T12:23:10+00:00February 26th, 2023|Breaking News, Canadian Immigration|Comments Off on New Electronic Certificates Now Offered by Canada

Canada Extends and Expands Open Work Permit Program for Hong Kong Residents

Canada Extends and Expands Open Work Permit Program for Hong Kong Residents On February 6, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced that they are extending and expanding the open work permit program for eligible Hong Kong residents at a time when Canadian employers are in desperate need of skilled workers. Canada is extending [...]

By |2023-02-26T12:08:52+00:00February 26th, 2023|Breaking News, Canadian Immigration|Comments Off on Canada Extends and Expands Open Work Permit Program for Hong Kong Residents

Federal Express Entry Draw #237 – January 11, 2023 and #238 – January 18, 2023

Federal Express Entry Draw #237 – January 11, 2023 and #238 – January 18, 2023 Immigration Refugees Citizenship Canada’s (IRCCs) has held two All-Program Express Entry Federal Skilled Worker Program Draws for 2023. On January 11, 2023, Draw #237 issued 5,500 candidates an Invitation to Apply (ITA), with a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 507. Then, one week later, on January 18, [...]

By |2023-02-05T17:31:15+00:00February 5th, 2023|Breaking News, Canadian Immigration|Comments Off on Federal Express Entry Draw #237 – January 11, 2023 and #238 – January 18, 2023

Changes to Alberta Provincial Nominee Program

Changes to Alberta’s Provincial Nominee Program  The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP), which functions as Alberta’s Provincial Nominee Program, was formerly referred to as the Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP). The AAIP is a Provincial Economic Immigration program aimed at providing nominations to foreign nationals who have the skills to fill skilled labour shortage or those willing [...]

By |2023-02-05T17:18:25+00:00February 5th, 2023|Breaking News, Canadian Immigration|Comments Off on Changes to Alberta Provincial Nominee Program

COVID-19 Restrictions Return for Travelers from China, Hong Kong, and Macau

COVID-19 Restrictions Return for Travelers from China, Hong Kong, and Macau   Effective Jan. 5, 2023, COVID-19 travel restrictions are back for those traveling to the United States from China, Hong Kong, or Macau. Individuals will have to show evidence of a negative COVID-19 test or of recovery from COVID-19 upon entry.   Who Does [...]

By |2023-02-05T16:27:44+00:00February 5th, 2023|U.S. Immigration, U.S. Visa Bulletin|Comments Off on COVID-19 Restrictions Return for Travelers from China, Hong Kong, and Macau
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