The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently announced the removal of the requirement that civil surgeons sign Form I-693, Report of Immigration Medical Examination and Vaccination Record, no more than 60 days before an individual applies for an underlying immigration benefit, such as Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status....

Canada has always been a global leader in welcoming refugees and providing them with opportunities to build their lives in safety. Now, the country is taking a step forward by launching a new economic pathway, under the Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot (EMPP), to help employers hire skilled refugees and other displaced individuals. This initiative...

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As Tax Day looms, it's essential to recognize the tax contributions made by all members of our society, including undocumented immigrants. Contrary to popular belief, many undocumented immigrants pay taxes and contribute to the U.S. tax base, thereby supporting public services and programs that benefit all Americans.

I. The Tax Contributions of Immigrants

Undocumented...

The FY 2024 H-1B Cap Season has begun, and the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has completed the initial electronic registration selection process. Here's what you need to know about the H-1B cap, electronic registration, and petition filing.

1. Electronic Registration Selection Process Completed
USCIS has received enough electronic registrations to reach the FY 2024...

દર વર્ષે, ઘણા વિદેશી નાગરિકો યુનાઇટેડ સ્ટેટ્સમાં કામ કરવા અને રહેવા માટે H-1B વિઝા માટે અરજી કરે છે. જો કે, વાર્ષિક H-1B વિઝા લોટરી અને મર્યાદિત સંખ્યામાં વિઝા ઉપલબ્ધ હોવાથી, ઘણા લાયક ઉમેદવારો વિઝા મેળવી શકતા નથી. તેથી જ અન્ય વર્ક વિઝા વિકલ્પો વિષે વિચારવું મહત્વપૂર્ણ છે જે તમને કામચલાઉ ધોરણે યુનાઇટેડ સ્ટેટ્સમાં કામ...

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services today announced updated policy guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual to clarify and conform with the revision of Form N-426, Request for Certification of Military or Naval Service. The updated policy guidance provides that only applicants filing for naturalization based on military service (INA 328 or 329) who are...

Canada Extends Support for Ukrainians Fleeing Russian Invasion with the Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel (CUAET). The Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, Sean Fraser, announced that the Government of Canada will extend the CUAET to help Ukrainians find a temporary safe haven in Canada and provide them with the support they need. Ukrainians...

Canada's Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, Sean Fraser, has announced new measures to support Turkish and Syrian temporary residents in Canada who are unable to return home due to the destruction caused by earthquakes in the region.

Effective from March 29, 2023, Turkish and Syrian nationals in Canada can apply for an extension...

Canada's Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, Sean Fraser, has announced that international graduates with an expired or expiring post-graduation work permit (PGWP) will now qualify for an additional or extended work permit to stay longer and gain more work experience for up to 18 months. These measures will allow Canada to retain high-skilled...