The Government of Canada remains committed to protecting the health and safety of Canadians and reducing the spread of COVID-19 in Canada. The Government recognizes however that the temporary border measures put in place to fight the spread of COVID-19, while necessary, have created challenges for some families.

The Government has therefore been looking...

On May 27, 2020, The Minister of Citizenship and Immigration issued 385 Invitations to Apply (“ITA”) for Permanent Residence under the Express Entry system.

The minimum Comprehensive Ranking Score (“CRS”) is currently 757 or higher. This draw only included candidates who adjusted their Provincial Nominee Program with Express Entry. Tie-breaking rule was in place.

Express...

On May 28, 2020, The Minister of Citizenship and Immigration issued 3,515 Invitations to Apply (“ITA”) for Permanent Residence under the Express Entry system.

The minimum Comprehensive Ranking Score (“CRS”) is currently 440 or higher. This draw only included candidates who adjusted their Canadian Experience Class with Express Entry. Tie-breaking rule in place.

Express Entry...

The coronavirus pandemic has affected day-to-day life for everyone, including foreign nationals who planned to participate in the U.S. Department of State’s Exchange Visitor Program. These programs use on-the-job training and are often planned months in advanced.

Many large organizations and companies that sponsor and host exchange visitors—who come to the United States on J-1...

The U.S. government issues immigrant visas to those qualifying individuals who intend to permanently live in the U.S. Those seeking immigrant visas are often anxious to receive them. Wait times to receive an immigrant visa, however, vary. Some become more readily available to others. The wait time to receive an immigrant visa will...

• Foreign nationals on H-1B visas make it more likely U.S. workers will be employed, have better wage growth and other benefits, writes Stuart Anderson.

• Madeline Zavodny, an economic professor at the University of North Florida in Jacksonville, led a study on behalf of the National Foundation for American Policy, and...

• USCIS has reached a settlement with the business group ITServe Alliance. As a result, 10 years of policies restricting H-1B visa holders and employers is now overturned.

• Back on January 8, 2010, "USCIS began with the “Neufeld” memo issued on January 8, 2010. In that memo, USCIS asserted the authority to deny H-1B...

• USCIS says it will run out of money this summer. USCIS has requested $1.2 billion in emergency funding, and, it's asking Congress to approve a 10% surcharge on application fees as part of that funding.

o Remember, USCIS operates on fees it collects.

• if USCIS doesn't receive emergency funding, it projects revenue to drop 61%...

• Further immigration restrictions may push employers to expand their presence overseas in order to meet hiring needs, HR Dive says.

• Canada, in particular Toronto and Vancouver, are becoming compelling destinations.

read more - https://www.hrdive.com/news/tighter-immigration-policy-may-push-employers-to-expand-outside-the-us/578416/

Um cartão de residente permanente, mais comumente conhecido como "Green Card" devido à sua tonalidade verde, confere muitos benefícios ao titular. Um titular do Green Card tem o direito legal de viver e trabalhar permanentemente nos EUA. Embora um residente permanente legal dos EUA não possa desfrutar totalmente dos memos benefícios que os cidadãos...