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Canada announces new immigration stream specific to health workers Canada New Immigration Stream for Health Workers: On June 28, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced a dedicated round of express entry invitations for health workers in addition to existing immigration initiatives to fill labor gaps in the health sector. Canada’s flagship economic immigration [...]
Minister Fraser launches Canada’s first-ever Tech Talent Strategy at the Collision Conference 2023 Minister Fraser Launches Canada’s First-Ever Tech Talent Strategy: Starting July 16, 2023, H-1B visa holders and their immediate family members can apply to come to Canada to work even without job offers. Approved applicants will receive an “open” work permit (allowing them [...]
Eligible Travelers From 13 More Countries Now Qualify For Visa-Free Travel to Canada Visa Free Travel for Canada: On June 6, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced the addition of 13 countries to the electronic travel authorization (eTA) program. Travelers from these countries who have either held a Canadian visa in the last 10 years or who [...]
USCIS Update June 15, 2023 As of June 13, 2023, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will now offer premium processing for individuals seeking to change their status to F-1, F-2, M-1, M-2, J-1, or J-2 nonimmigrant status, as well as their dependents. There are instances where foreign nationals enter the U.S. as or in another temporary [...]
Canada Extends Work Permits for Foreign Graduates to Address Labor Shortage Canada Extends Work Permits for Foreign Graduates: In response to the unprecedented challenges faced by employees in finding and retaining skilled workers during the current period of economic recovery and growth, the Honorable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenships, has announced a [...]
Canada and South Korea Strengthen Ties with New Youth Mobility Arrangement Canada and South Korea Youth Mobility Arrangement: The government of Canada is taking steps to strengthen its partnership with South Korea, recognizing it as a key ally in the Indo-Pacific region. This year marks the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries, [...]
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) [...]
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, for Work Permits Obtain Work Permits in Canada with a Valid Job Offer: Immigration, Refugees, Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced that any foreign national who receives a [...]
U.S. State Department to Launch Pilot Program for Domestic Visa Renewals 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 [...]
New USCIS Policy Update for Child Status Protection Act (CSPA) Age Calculation New USCIS Policy Update for Child Status Protection Act: 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. [...]
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