October 4th, 2023 - The 2025 Diversity Visa Lottery Program (DV-2025) will open for registration starting noon, Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) (GMT-4), Wednesday, October 4th, 2023, and conclude at noon, EDT, Tuesday, November 7th, 2023. Prospective applicants must submit their entries online using the electronic DV entry form (E-DV) accessible at www.dvlottery.state.gov. It's important...

With the rapidly evolving immigration landscape in Canada, understanding the conditions and expectations of study permits is crucial for international students planning to study in the country. As of September 25, 2023, a pivotal clarification has been introduced, emphasizing the requirements students need to abide by when altering their designated learning institutions (DLIs).

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યુએસ સિટિઝનશિપ એન્ડ ઇમિગ્રેશન સર્વિસિસ (USCIS) એ આજે ઑક્ટોબર 1 થી શરૂ થતાં ફોર્મ I-539 નોન-ઇમિગ્રન્ટ સ્ટેટસ વધારવા/બદલવા માટેની અરજી માટેની અરજીની આવશ્યકતાઓના ભાગરૂપે બાયોમેટ્રિક સેવાઓ ફીમાંથી મુક્તિની જાહેરાત કરી છે.

બેકગ્રાઉન્ડ: 19 એપ્રિલના રોજ USCIS એ જાહેરાત કરી હતી કે એજન્સી 30 સપ્ટેમ્બર સુધી ફોર્મ I-539 ફાઇલ કરનારા ચોક્કસ અરજદારો માટે બાયોમેટ્રિક્સ સબમિશન આવશ્યકતાઓનું...

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Secretary of Homeland Security, Alejandro N. Mayorkas, and Secretary of State, Antony J. Blinken, have announced the inclusion of Israel in the Visa Waiver Program (VWP). This allows Israeli citizens to travel to the U.S. for up to 90 days for tourism or business without a visa, starting from November 30, 2023. The move...

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The unfolding strike by the United Auto Workers (UAW) against the Detroit Three automakers has sparked a series of concerns among manufacturers and various entities within the automotive supply chain. Initiating on September 15, 2023, the strike has driven companies to examine loss mitigation strategies like furloughs, pay cuts, altered schedules, and layoffs. Nonetheless,...

In today’s globally competitive market, manufacturers are frequently on the hunt for exceptional talent to drive success and innovation. Often, this quest leads to individuals born outside the United States, necessitating employment sponsorship. In this week’s blog post, we explore how manufacturers can determine sponsorship needs while avoiding potential discrimination claims.

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Recruiting top-notch international talent...

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced an update to its Policy Manual, extending the maximum validity period of initial and renewal Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) to five years for certain noncitizens. This applies to those authorized to work due to their status or circumstance, such as refugees and asylum grantees,...

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The Canada-European Union (EU) Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) stands as a hallmark of collaborative progress, offering novel opportunities for engineering and scientific technologists aiming for temporary positions in Canada. This article offers a concise guide to the nuances of acquiring work permits under this accord.

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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) today announced the exemption of the biometric services fee as part of the application requirements for Form I-539, Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status, beginning Oct. 1.

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On April 19, USCIS announced that the agency was extending temporary suspension of the biometrics submission requirements for certain applicants...