The White House provided a fact sheet detailing new DHS actions intended to attract and maintain STEM talent in the US. These include DHS policy manual updates on O-1 visas, creation of the Early Career STEM Research Initiative, changes to SEVP, USCIS policy manual updates, and more.
The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational...U.S.-Canada joint initiative: Temporary restriction of travelers crossing the U.S.-Canada border for non-essential purposes
The U.S.-Canada land border serves as an economic engine that supports over $2.4 billion dollars in daily trade. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the United States and Canada are temporarily restricting all non-essential travel across its borders. In each of our countries, we are encouraging people to exercise caution by avoiding unnecessary...
BORDER TIPS FOR RETURNING TO CANADA
The Canada Border Services Agency and the Canadian Snowbird Association are encouraging Canadians who wintered abroad to plan ahead for a smooth return to Canada this spring. These are the top travel tips to know before arriving at the border:
1. Help protect Canadians from COVID-19 (coronavirus). The CBSA is asking that travellers...
U.S.-Canada joint initiative: Temporary restriction of travelers crossing the U.S.-Canada border for non-essential purposes
The U.S.-Canada land border serves as an economic engine that supports over $2.4 billion dollars in daily trade. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the United States and Canada are temporarily restricting all non-essential travel across its borders. In each of our countries, we are encouraging people to exercise caution by avoiding unnecessary...
EXPRESS ENTRY DRAW TO APPLY FOR PERMANENT RESIDENCE – #139
On March 18th, 2020, The Minister of Citizenship and Immigration issued 668 Invitation to Apply (“ITA”) for Permanent Residence under the Express Entry system. The official details were published on March 20th, 2020.
The minimum Comprehensive Ranking Score (“CRS”) is currently 720, unusually higher from the previous CRS draw held on March 4th, 2020, which...
FAQS ON IRCC AND TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS ON IMMIGRATION DURING COVID-19
Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (“IRCC”) addresses common questions about travel restrictions and other impact on Immigration during COVID-19 pandemic.
How does the Government define “immediate family member” under these travel restrictions?
In the Interim Order to Prevent Certain Persons from Boarding Flights to Canada due to COVID-19, immediate family member, in respect of a...
CANADIANS CROSSING BORDER WITH THE U.S. PLATED VEHICLE
The Canada Border Services Agency (“CBSA”) is prepared to help Canadians who have been outside of Canada for an extended period and are heeding the advice of the Government of Canada to return home.
At land borders, Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents not exhibiting any symptoms of Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) will be provided with important...
THE IMPACT OF COVID-19: WHILE UNIVERSITIES SHUT THEIR DOORS, INDIAN EMBASSY ASKS INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS TO STAY PUT
In the wake of shutting down on-campus operations and moving to online classes by many Universities and Colleges across the U.S. due to the scare and spread of COVID-19, the Indian Embassy has advised students to avoid travel, both international and domestic.
The Consulate General of India in New York in its advisory asked the...
Frequently Asked Questions for SEVP Stakeholders about COVID-19
This document provides answers to frequently asked questions from Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) stakeholders about the impact of the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)on SEVP-certified schools and F and M students.
Note: SEVP continues to actively monitor COVID-19 and provide up-to-date information to stakeholders, including designated school officials (DSOs) and F and M students....
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