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International Experience Canada (IEC) is Now Accepting Applications for the Year 2023
The pools for the 2023 season of International Experience Canada (IEC) were opened for new candidates on December 19th. Candidates who are eligible to participate in IEC 2023 can now create their profile online. Immigration Minister Sean Fraser announced at a press conference in Banff that the International Experience Canada (IEC) program will begin on […]
Canada Extends Work Permits for Family Members of Temporary Foreign Workers
The slow pace of Canada’s economic growth has made it difficult for business owners, particularly those in the tourism industry, to find the workers they require. Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship, and Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Tourism and Associate Minister of Finance, announced that Canada is extending work permits to family members […]
US Immigration Changes in 2022: Year in Review
According to US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), nearly a million immigrant adults were naturalized as American citizens in the fiscal year 2022, the third-highest annual tally in US history. Naturalizations have reached a 14-year high, a year after President Biden directed federal agencies to promote naturalizations by removing bureaucratic barriers in the citizenship process, […]
9 Canadian Immigration Changes in 2022: Year in Review
In the year 2022, many significant immigration changes occurred in Canada. We have seen a growth of visas being applied for following the pandemic, and Canadian immigration is vastly increasing. Canada has welcomed a record number of immigrants in 2022! The most significant events in Canadian immigration in the last year are discussed below. Canadian Visa Changes and New […]
New Work Opportunities for Canadian and Italian Youth
On November 14, 2022, the Canadian government announced a new Youth Mobility Agreement with Italy to expand employment opportunities for Canadian and Italian youth. This agreement allows Canadian and Italian youth to apply for international work and travel opportunities through the International Experience Canada Program. Participants must be between the ages of 18 and 35 […]
New Brunswick Launches Immigration Pilot for Critical Workers
On November 7, 2022, the New Brunswick Provincial Government announced a brand new immigration pilot project: the New Brunswick Critical Worker Pilot (NBCWP). The pilot (a joint federal-provincial project) aims to alleviate critical worker shortages in New Brunswick. The pilot is unique in that it will not only offer economic immigration to the province, but […]
Options for H1-B Workers Affected by a Layoff
An unexpected layoff can cause panic in anyone’s life, but when an H-1B worker loses their job, it can be especially daunting. This is because they must leave the country unless they find a new job or change their immigration status within 60 days. H-1B visa holders may stay in the United States for up to […]
US Diversity Visa Program
Home / US Immigration Lawyer: How to Immigrate to the US / US Diversity Visa Program How to Immigrate to the US through the Diversity Visa Program If you are interested in moving to the United States through the US Diversity Visa Program, read the information we have provided below to learn more about how […]
Express Entry 235 November 9, 2022 Total Invitations Issued: 4750 Lowest Qualifying Score: 494 Express Entry Draw November 9, 2022 #235 – CRS Score
Canada Express Entry Draw November 9, 2022 #235 The latest Express Entry Draw took place on November 9th, 2022, which was the 235th Express Entry Draw. This draw was not specified toward a certain program (all programs). The draw offered: 4,750 ITA 494 cut off score (CRS) All Programs This is the first Express Entry draw […]
Canada Plans to Welcome 500,000 Immigrants by 2025
Canada has announced plans to significantly increase the number of immigrants entering the country, with a goal of 500,000 arriving each year by 2025 in order to address a critical labor shortage. On Tuesday, Immigration Minister Sean Fraser unveiled the new plan. It prioritizes admitting more permanent residents with needed work skills and experience while […]
Express Entry 234 October 26, 2022 Total Invitations Issued: 4750 Lowest Qualifying Score: 496 Express Entry Draw October 26, 2022 #234 – CRS Score
Canada Express Entry Draw October 26, 2022 #234 The latest Express Entry Draw took place on October 26th, 2022, which was the 234th Express Entry Draw. This draw was not specified toward a certain program (all programs). The draw offered: 4,750 ITA 496 cut off score (CRS) All Programs This is the second Express Entry draw […]
Canada Parent and Grandparents Program Update
On October 11, 2022, The IRCC announced the Parent and Grandparents Program (PGP) – 2022 application process. The IRCC said they will send Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to 23,100 potential sponsors this year. Family reunification is essential in attracting, sustaining, and integrating immigrants who make a contribution to our country’s success. Canada has a very […]
Express Entry 233 October 12, 2022 Total Invitations Issued: 4250 Lowest Qualifying Score: 500 Express Entry Draw October 12, 2022 #233 – CRS Score
Canada Express Entry Draw October 12, 2022 #233 The latest Express Entry Draw took place on October 12th, 2022, which was the 233rd Express Entry Draw. This draw was not specified toward a certain program (all programs). The draw offered 4,250 ITA to those with a cut-off score of 500. This is the first Express Entry […]
Canada Lifts Work Hour Limit for International Students Due to Labour Shortages
According to the country’s immigration minister, international students studying in Canada are now able to qualify to work more hours off campus as the country continues to face labor shortages. Sean Fraser, speaking at a news conference in Ottawa on Friday, said that beginning Nov. 15, a prior limit of 20 hours per week that […]
Canada Makes Changes to Vaccine Requirements and ArriveCan App Optional
Beginning October 1st, Canada’s federal government intends to eliminate the COVID-19 vaccination requirement for people entering Canada, the same day it will end random testing of travelers and make the ArriveCan app optional. The air and travel industries have been lobbying the government to ease international travel restrictions, claiming that they deter visitors and are out of […]
