The Federal Student Aid (FSA) office has announced a crucial update that will ease the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) process for individuals and contributors lacking a Social Security number (SSN). This change is part of a series of system enhancements aimed at improving access to the 2024-25 FAFSA form,...
A Beginner’s Roadmap to U.S. Nonimmigrant Visa Processing
Surge in Indian Migration to Canada Amid Favorable Immigration Policies
Navigating Visa Challenges for Foreign Religious Workers: Lessons from a Recent Court Case
Religious organizations seeking to sponsor foreign workers in the United States under the R-1 religious worker status often navigate complex legal waters. A recent court ruling underscores the critical importance of understanding and complying with immigration laws and regulations, especially during the sponsorship process.
The Case Overview
New Work Hour Regulations for International Students in Canada: Balancing Study and Employment
Canada is renowned for its vibrant multicultural environment and high standards of education, which attract thousands of international students every year. The Canadian government, acknowledging the vital role these students play in enriching the country’s social, cultural, and economic landscape, has announced significant changes to the off-campus work hours policy for international...
Navigating USCIS Fee Rules: A Guide for Employment-Based Petitioners
In the complex world of U.S. immigration, ensuring compliance with United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) fee requirements is paramount for employment-based petitioners. USCIS has recently updated its Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) section regarding the USCIS Fee Rule. This blog post aims to clarify the new and existing FAQs to help...
USCIS Anuncia Regla Final para el Estatus T de No Inmigrante
Hoy, anunciamos una regla final que modifica las regulaciones sobre los requisitos y procedimientos para las víctimas de la trata de personas que desean obtener el estatus T de no inmigrante. Esta regla entra en vigor el 28 de agosto de 2024 y se aplica a las solicitudes de beneficios que están en...
A Closer Look at USCIS’s Updated T Nonimmigrant Status Regulations Effective August 2024
USCIS announced a final rule amending the regulations on the requirements and procedures for victims of human trafficking seeking T nonimmigrant status. This rule is effective on Aug. 28, 2024, and applies to benefit requests that are pending or filed on or after that date.
The final rule reflects a victim-centered...
米国移民局、EAD更新申請者の自動延長期間を最大540日まで延長
米国移民局(USCIS)は、就労許可証(EAD)の更新申請を期限内に提出した申請者に対して、自動延長期間を最大180日から最大540日まで延長する暫定規則を施行しました。 この規則は2024年4月8日に発効され、特定の非市民のEAD更新申請が保留中の場合に適用されます。この規則の主な変更点は、以下の3点です。1. 自動延長の対象となる申請者:2023年10月27日以降に適切にI-765を申請したEAD更新申請者。規則の発表日に申請が保留中の場合。規則の発行を開始してから540日間の期間中にフォームI-765を適切に提出するEAD更新申請者。2. 自動延長の証明方法:有効なEADとそのEADと同じ雇用資格カテゴリーを示すフォームI-797Cの受領通知を提示。一時保護ステータスに基づくEADの場合、EADの他にA12(TPS付与)またはC19(TPS申請者)カテゴリーが含まれていなければなりません。3. 自動延長期間:規則によって設定し540日間の申請期間の終了後に提出されたEAD更新申請に対して最大180日に短縮。近年、USCISはEAD更新申請の処理時間の短縮と裁定処理の合理化に力を入れてきました。しかし処理件数の増加によって、一部の申請者のEADの有効期限が失効してしまう状況が発生していました。今回の規則はこのような状況を改善し、EAD更新申請者の雇用継続を支援することを目的としています。この規則によって、特定の非市民のEAD更新申請者の雇用継続を支援でき、米国雇用の安定性を確保し、さらにUSCISのEAD処理能力を向上させます。
Major Updates to Canada’s Business Immigration Programs: Streamlining the Start-up Visa and Pausing the Self-Employed Persons Program
Ottawa, April 29, 2024 – In a move aimed at bolstering Canada’s economic development through streamlined immigration processes, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, has announced significant changes to the Start-up Visa and Self-Employed Persons programs. These changes are designed to reduce application backlogs and improve processing times,...