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Alberta pauses processing for Alberta Opportunity Stream applications; New Stream for In-demand Tourism and Hospitality Sector

Alberta pauses processing for Alberta Opportunity Stream applications; New Stream for In-demand Tourism and Hospitality Sector As of February 15, the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) has temporarily paused processing applications for the Alberta Opportunity Stream until further notice. The AAIP says the pause will give the province time to “address its current inventory and focus its limited immigration [...]

By |2024-03-01T17:35:37+00:00March 1st, 2024|Canadian Immigration|0 Comments

Canada Opens New Visa Application Centre in Portugal

Canada Opens New Visa Application Centre in Portugal February 19, 2024 As Canada continues to receive high volumes of visa applications from around the world, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is committed to improving processing efficiency and client service. This includes expanding our international presence when needed. The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and [...]

By |2024-02-28T18:20:54+00:00February 28th, 2024|Canadian Immigration|0 Comments

Temporary Public Policy to Facilitate Permanent Residence to Certain Foreign Nationals affected by the Conflict in Sudan with Family in Canada

Temporary Public Policy to Facilitate Permanent Residence to Certain Foreign Nationals Affected by the Conflict in Sudan with Family in Canada Effective Tuesday, February 27th at 10:00 AM EST, the new Sudanese Permanent Residence pathway will be going live in the Permanent Residence portal. This family-based humanitarian pathway was announced on April 5, 2023, and supports Sudanese and non-Sudanese nationals who [...]

By |2024-02-28T17:31:23+00:00February 28th, 2024|Canadian Immigration|0 Comments

Alberta pauses processing for Alberta Opportunity Stream applications; New Stream for In-demand Tourism and Hospitality Sector

Alberta pauses processing for Alberta Opportunity Stream applications; New Stream for In-demand Tourism and Hospitality Sector As of February 15, the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) has temporarily paused processing applications for the Alberta Opportunity Stream until further notice. The AAIP says the pause will give the province time to “address its current inventory and focus its limited immigration [...]

By |2024-02-28T17:16:03+00:00February 28th, 2024|Canadian Immigration|0 Comments

Changes to Agri-Food Pilot

Changes to Agri-Food Pilot The Agri-Food Pilot provides a pathway to permanent residence for experienced, non-seasonal workers in specific industries and with specific occupations in the agri-food sector that have a labour shortage. Agricultural employers participating in the pilot will be eligible for a 2-year Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). While waiting for a final decision of [...]

By |2024-02-28T16:59:43+00:00February 28th, 2024|Canadian Immigration|0 Comments

Updates on the new IRCC Study Permit Application Process

  IRCC sets cap on the number of study permit applications it will consider in 2024 Following Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s (IRCC’s) announcement on the 22nd of January, the department has also set a cap on the number of study permit applications it will consider in 2024. Furthermore, according to ministerial instructions released by IRCC (see Canada [...]

By |2024-02-22T17:27:48+00:00February 22nd, 2024|U.S. Immigration|0 Comments

IRCC now accepting Pearson Test of English for Canadian immigration

IRCC now accepting Pearson Test of English for Canadian immigration As of January 30th, 2024, the Pearson Test of English (PTE) Core test will now be accepted for all immigration pathways, except for the Student Direct Stream (SDS). Beginning 'late 2023', the PTE will be accepted as a Designated language. This means that Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates, candidates [...]

By |2024-02-22T17:19:51+00:00February 22nd, 2024|Canadian Immigration|0 Comments

Changes to the FY2025 H-1B Registration and Application Process

  Changes to the FY2025 H-1B Registration and Application Process The USCIS has introduced significant changes to the H-1B visa registration and selection process for Fiscal Year 2025, for professional foreign workers seeking employment in the United States. The final rule is entitled, Improving the H-1B Registration Selection Process and Program Integrity was published on February 2, [...]

By |2024-02-17T18:47:47+00:00February 17th, 2024|Breaking News, U.S. Immigration, U.S. Visa Bulletin|0 Comments

U.S. Pilot program for stateside renewal of H’s

  Pilot program for stateside renewal of H’s On January 29, 2024, DOS started a pilot program for stateside renewal of H’s that allows certain H-1B visa holders to renew their visas online without having to leave the United States to visit an embassy or consulate abroad. Currently, the program is available only for individuals [...]

By |2024-02-17T18:41:38+00:00February 17th, 2024|U.S. Immigration, U.S. Visa Bulletin|0 Comments

USCIS Issues Final Rule to Adjust Certain Immigration and Naturalization Fees

USCIS Issues Final Rule to Adjust Certain Immigration and Naturalization Fees USCIS has published a final rule to adjust certain immigration and naturalization benefit request fees for the first time since 2016. DHS is adjusting the fee schedule to fully recover costs and maintain adequate service. This final rule is effective April 1, 2024. Any [...]

By |2024-02-17T18:29:20+00:00February 17th, 2024|Breaking News, U.S. Immigration, U.S. Visa Bulletin|0 Comments
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