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IRCC extends transition period for distance learning measures to December 2023 Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced they are extending distance learning measures that were implemented throughout the COVID-19 pandemic through to August 31, 2023. These measures are applicable to sudents who completed less than 50% of their Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) eligible studies outside of [...]
Hire a temporary foreign worker through the Recognized Employer Pilot Transition to Online Applications As part of its efforts to modernize the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) and improve client service, Service Canada has transitioned to online Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) applications. Since April 2023, employers and third-party representatives are required to submit LMIA [...]
On August 16, 2023, the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) held first-of-its-kind pilot project, targeting specific countries. The pilot is picking skilled immigrants based on their country of residence, and only open to 8 countries, including Czechia, Germany, India, Ireland, Lithuania, Poland, Slovakia, and Ukraine. In an email to the Toronto Star, the federal immigration [...]
USCIS Updated Eligibility Criteria for Compelling Circumstances Employment Authorization Document On June 14, 2023, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released detailed guidance regarding the eligibility criteria for the Compelling Circumstances Employment Authorization Document (EAD) application. The new guidance delineates seven eligibility criteria applicants must meet to qualify for the Compelling Circumstances EAD, and provides specific [...]
USCIS Launches Online Appointment Request Form Release Date : 08/21/2023 U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has launched a new online form for individuals, attorneys, and accredited representatives to request an in-person appointment at their local field office without having to call the USCIS Contact Center. This online appointment request form allows individuals or [...]
KEEPING UP WITH YOUR IMMIGRATION COURT CASE If you have a case in immigration court, there is important information you should know. Hearing Dates: Hearing dates change frequently. You should receive a hearing notice by mail, but immigration courts often take a long time to send these notices. It is important to check your case [...]
What Employer-Sponsored Immigration Programs are available in the U.S? Employer sponsorship Sponsorship in the U.S. can be through family or through an employer. For this article, we will focus on the non-immigrant and immigrant options that employers may U.S. to sponsor eligible applicants. Non-Immigrant Visas There are several non-immigrant visa classifications that may be U.S. [...]
Invitations to be Issued for Family Reunification Parole Process July 28, 2023 On July 31, 2023, The Department of State’s National Visa Center (NVC) started issuing invitations under the family reunification parole (FRP) processes for Colombia, El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras. On July 7, 2023, DHS announced implementation of new FRP processes for Colombia, El Salvador, Guatemala, and [...]
USCIS Expands myProgress to Form I-765 and Form I-131 On July 12, 2023, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced the expansion of myProgress (formerly known as personalized processing times) to Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization, and Form I-131, Application for Travel Document. This system was developed to assist applicants to track the progress of [...]
Canada Launches Pathway to Reunite Families and Support Ukrainians Support Ukrainians: On July 15, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced additional support and new pathway for Ukrainians who want to flee Russia and come to Canada and for those who want to stay here permanently with their family. The ongoing, brutal invasion by Russia [...]
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