This week, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced a policy update that is intended to lessen the burden on those hoping to complete a change of status (COS) and enroll as international students. The new policy states that nonimmigrants do not need to file status extensions while waiting for their approved F-1 […]
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact the United States, travel restrictions and processing delays have put many travelers, international students, and long-term residents at risk of overstaying their visas. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has drafted several recommendations to guide those who are affected. We’ve summarized their advice below. Related Reading Find Free […]
People from all over the world move to Canada to fulfill their dreams. From 2018 to 2019, the country welcomed more than 300,000 immigrants. In 2020, there might be even more opportunities available, thanks to the Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP). One popular location for newcomers to settle in is the province of Ontario. […]
Are you dreaming of a life in the United States? You can make your dreams come true by entering the Green Card Lottery. Keep reading to learn: What countries are eligible? How do you successfully apply? What is the deadline for this year’s lottery? The Green Card Lottery is now open! Enter to win a […]
Below are the latest immigration updates from the United States and Canada. Topics include: Ontario invites tech-savvy immigrants to apply for residency. Canada also seeks migrant workers with experience in “agri-food.” College tuition costs have reached an all-time high in the U.S. The White House is fighting academic espionage with new defense bill. Read on […]
Starting July 16, it will be harder than ever for refugees to seek asylum in the United States. On Monday, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that he would be changing the Immigration and Nationality Act. He planned to do this by filing an Interim Final Rule (which is like an executive order). That means it […]
Quebec has just announced a new process to help immigrants achieve permanent residency. It’s free to start your application, and you can complete the process in three steps. When the government adopted the new system (by passing a proposal known as “Bill 9”), it voided 16,000 existing residency applications. Therefore, applicants who may have already […]
Below are the latest immigration updates from the United States and Canada. Topics include: ICE raids fail to meet expectations in the U.S. Trump: Chinese students are welcome in the U.S. Canadian recruiters scam students out of thousands of dollars. Quebec introduces new, faster residency application process. Read on for more about each of these […]
Below are the latest immigration updates from the United States and Canada. Topics include: The U.S. is denying H-1B visas to top international employers. Chaos at the U.S.-Mexico border leads to leadership change. U.S. loses competitive edge among the world’s best colleges and universities. Canada is home to more resettled refugees than any other nation […]
Below are the latest immigration updates from the United States and Canada. Topics include: President Trump orders, then delays, ICE raids (Immigration and Customs Enforcement). Trump cuts aid funding to Central American countries over border crisis. China extradition bill may send many Hong Kong residents to Canada. New rural immigration program provides jobs for migrants […]
Below are the latest immigration updates from the United States and Canada. Topics include: Canadian immigration employment rates reach new high in 2018. Canada’s Global Skills Strategy program recruits workers from the U.S. Report proves it is still smart to go to college in the United States. Are bad attitudes toward immigrants hurting the economy? […]
Below are the latest immigration updates from the United States and Canada. Topics include: H-1B visa approvals in decline. Can social media affect your visa status? China warns students against the U.S. New loan program for credential evaluations. Canada sponsoring more LGBTQ2 refugees in 2020. Read on for more about each of these important news […]
