Effective May 9th, 2024, USCIS will reject asylum applications sent to service centers instead of the correct lockbox. This change is designed to streamline processing. Special filing instructions apply to certain cases. Use the "Where to File" section of the Form I-589 webpage or the USCIS Filing Instructions Tool for accurate information.
New Audit Requirements for EB-5 Regional Centers: What You Need to Know
USCIS has introduced mandatory audits for all EB-5 Regional Centers, occurring at least every five years. These audits aim to boost program integrity by verifying information in applications, annual certifications, and investor petitions. Centers must comply with audits or risk termination. USCIS will use Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS) to ensure...
Green Card Journey: Mastering U Visa Adjustments
The U Visa serves as a beacon of hope for victims of crime in the United States, offering them a path to safety, security, and ultimately, an opportunity to become permanent residents. For those fortunate enough to have their U Visa approved, the next logical step is to consider the process of...
Navigating Post-Approval Steps for EB-5 Visa Applicants: A Brief Guide
Following the approval of Form I-526E for EB-5 investors, particularly those investing in rural areas, there are specific steps and considerations outlined as of April 2, 2024. The EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022 introduced new visa categories and processing priorities, especially for projects in rural and high unemployment areas. Here's...
Adjusting the Balance: Canada’s 2024 Strategy for International Student Distribution
In a significant move to manage the influx of international students, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada, has detailed the 2024 allocations for study permit applications across provinces and territories. Following a net zero first-year growth model, the strategy sets a national cap based on expiring study...
USCIS Sets New Indefinite Validity for Form I-693, Enhancing Health-Related Admissibility Process
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that as of November 1, 2023, Form I-693, the Report of Immigration Medical Examination and Vaccination Record, will no longer have an expiration date once properly completed and signed by a civil surgeon. This decision, made in consultation with the Centers for Disease Control and...
Extended Employment Authorization: Navigating the New 540-Day Automatic Extension Rule for EAD Renewal Applicants
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is announcing a temporary final rule (TFR) that amends existing Department of Homeland Security regulations to provide that the automatic extension period applicable to expiring Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) for certain EAD renewal applicants who have timely and properly filed
Canada sets new targets for Temporary Residents
This is a Video about the Canadian government setting a target for temporary residents arriving in Canada. It discusses how this is the first time the country will have such a target. The target is a decrease in the temporary resident population by five percent over the next three years.
Hiring Temporary Foreign Workers in Canada: Navigating High-Wage and Low-Wage Positions
In Canada, the process of hiring a temporary foreign worker (TFW) is determined by the wage you plan to offer, classified into high-wage and low-wage positions based on the provincial or territorial median hourly wages. To hire a TFW, employers must apply for a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA), which varies depending...
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