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Canada Expands Immigration Pathways for Rural and Francophone Communities On January 30, 2025, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada announced the launch of the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP) and (2) the Francophone Community Immigration Pilot (FCIP). These two new immigration pilot programs were announced back in 2024, but are now underway. The pilots are created for skilled newcomers [...]
Canada announces launch date for new permanent residence pathways for home care workers Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced that new immigration pilots for home care workers will open on March 31, 2025. These new pilots are referred to collectively by IRCC as Canada’s “Home Care Worker Immigration Pilots”. These pilot programs [...]
Changes to Open Work Permits for Family Members of Temporary Residents Ottawa, January 14, 2025—The Government of Canada is continuing to strengthen the integrity and quality of our temporary resident programs while supporting the country’s economic goals and labour market needs. As part of the broader measures announced in September 2024, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is changing [...]
Francophone Immigration Policy for Permanent Residence under IRCC for Francophone StudentsImmigration, Refugees, Citizenship Canada (“IRCC”) announced a new immigration pilot to welcome more international students into Francophone minority communities (“FMCs”) across Canada.The Francophone Minority Communities Pilot Program (FMCSP) will improve admission rates and make the current program fair for students from Africa, the Middle East, [...]
Can You Travel With Parole in PlaceTraveling with parole in place is generally limited to domestic travel within the United States. If you have parole in place, you can travel within the U.S. without significant issues as long as you carry proper identification and your parole documentation. However, international travel is not recommended. Leaving the [...]
How Can I Apply for a Green Card If I Crossed the Border From Mexico Without a Visa?Navigating the U.S. immigration system can be particularly challenging for individuals who have crossed the border from Mexico without a visa. Understanding the eligibility requirements and application processes is crucial for those seeking to transition from their current [...]
When Can You Apply for Parole in PlaceStarting on August 19, undocumented spouses residing in the United States will be able to apply for the Biden-Harris Administration’s newly introduced “parole-in-place” program. This initiative is designed to provide relief to illegal alien spouses of U.S. military members or veterans by allowing them to remain in the [...]
What Is Parole in Place Immigration?Parole in Place (PIP) is an immigration policy in the United States that allows certain undocumented family members of U.S. military personnel to remain in the country temporarily without the threat of deportation. Specifically, PIP is available to immediate family members—spouses, children, and parents—of active-duty members of the U.S. Armed [...]
How to Fill Out Form I-131 for Parole in PlaceForm I-131, Application for Travel Document, is commonly used to request various travel documents from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). One specific use of this form is to apply for Parole in Place (PIP), a form of humanitarian relief available to specific undocumented individuals who [...]
Can a Lawyer File Your Parole-in-Place Application?Navigating the complexities of immigration law can be daunting, particularly when it involves special provisions like Parole-in-Place (PIP). PIP is a discretionary option that allows certain undocumented family members of U.S. military personnel to remain in the country temporarily, avoiding deportation and potentially adjusting their status. Given the intricate [...]
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