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USCIS Clarifies Guidance for EB-1 Eligibility Criteria U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is issuing policy guidance in their Policy Manual to clarify the types of evidence used to evaluate and determine eligibility for extraordinary ability (E11) and outstanding professor or researcher (E12) EB-1 immigrant visa classifications. The update adds clarifying guidance describing examples of evidence that [...]
Parents and Grandparents Program to Re-open in Fall On September 8, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced they will accept up to 15,000 complete applications for sponsorship under the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) for 2023. On October 10, 2023, IRCC will begin sending invitations to apply to 24,200 interested potential sponsors [...]
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 [...]
Express Entry Draw #258 – July 12, 2023 French Language Draw On July 12, 2023, IRCC held Express Entry draw #258 issuing 3,800 Invitations to Apply (ITA) to French Speaking candidates with a minimum Comprehensive Ranking Score (CRS) of 375. This was a category-based draw for those with French-language proficiency, meaning that all candidates met the minimum [...]
Express Entry: IRCC Conducts Three Consecutive Express Entry Draws IRCC Conducts Three Consecutive Express Entry Draws: On July 4, 2023, Immigration Refugees and Citizenship (IRCC) invited 700 candidates in a surprise All Program Express Entry draw #253. Invitations were sent to candidates with a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 511. Then, on July 5th, IRCC held draw [...]
Canada Expands the Francophone Mobility Program to Increase Francophone Immigration Canada to increase Francophone immigration: On June 15, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced the expansion of the Francophone Mobility Program, for a period of two years, which allows a Canadian employer to make a job offer to an eligible candidate with a [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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