The International Mobility Program, led by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), plays a pivotal role in offering high-skilled professionals temporary work permit exemptions for 15 or 30 days. Introduced under the Global Skills Strategy in 2017, these exemptions are meant for highly skilled foreign nationals who meet eligibility requirements to perform work in...

Consular visa refusals and uncompetitive immigration policies in the United States have contributed to a decline in international students attending American universities. From the 2016/17 to 2020/21 academic years, the number of international students in the U.S. decreased by 15%, while in Canada it increased by 46%, with Indian students significantly contributing to the...

Getting laid off can be stressful and scary for anyone involved, but especially for visa holders whose immigration status depends on their employer. If you are an H-1B visa holder, you are undoubtedly aware of the strict limitations you face. If you lose your job while on an H-1B visa, you are considered...

The new version of Form I‑9, Employment Eligibility Verification (PDF, 483.6 KB) is now available for use. This version contains changes to the form and instructions, including shortening the Form I‑9 to one page and reducing the instructions to eight pages.

What Form I‑9 versions may be used

- Employers may begin using the new Form...

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ઘણા નાના વ્યવસાયો માટે લાયકાત ધરાવતા કર્મચારીઓને શોધવું એ ઘણીવાર એક પડકાર હોય છે, અને એમાં પણ વિશિષ્ટ ક્ષેત્રોમાં. એક સંભવિત ઉકેલ એ છે કે ગ્રીન કાર્ડ સ્પોન્સરશિપ શોધી રહેલા વિદેશી કામદારોને નોકરીએ રાખવા. ઘણા નાના વેપારીઓ એવી છાપ હેઠળ છે કે તેઓ ગ્રીન કાર્ડ માટે કર્મચારીઓને સ્પોન્સર કરી શકતા નથી. આ બ્લોગ પોસ્ટમાં,...

USCIS today announced that we are updating the USCIS Policy Manual to allow us to review Form I-918, Supplement A, Petition for Qualifying Family Member of a U-1 Recipient, and determine whether a qualifying family member is bona fide as soon as the principal petitioner receives a bona fide determination, even if the principal...

If you're contemplating studying in the U.S., you're not alone. The U.S. saw its highest number of incoming students in 2022 since before the pandemic. Here's a clear, step-by-step guide to secure your student visa.

Identify the Right Visa: Depending on your course and purpose, you can opt for:

• F-1 Visa: Academic studies
• J-1 Visa:...

The unsettling moment when you can't locate your passport, especially one with a U.S. visa, can send anyone into panic mode. It's essential to remain calm and act swiftly. Here's your action plan:

1. You're Not Alone
Every year, numerous travelers face the challenge of a lost or stolen passport. It's unfortunate, but there's a...

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The Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has taken a momentous step by initiating an Express Entry system specifically crafted to cater to individuals possessing expertise in crucial fields. Aimed at meeting the rising demand for skilled personnel and filling essential roles that fuel Canada’s economic progression, the system signifies a major policy shift...