Quebec Extends Suspension of Acceptance of Certain LMIA Applications
The Ministry of Immigration, Francization and Integration is renewing until November 30, 2025, the measure that suspends the receipt of certain applications for Labour Market
Read More »IRCC Updates 2025 Parents and Grandparents Program
In 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) intends to accept up to 10,000 complete applications for sponsorship under the Parents and Grandparents (PGP)
Read More »Canada Announces New Measures to Support Construction Industry
On March 7, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced the government’s intent to introduce a number of new measures to support Canada’s
Read More »Stories to Watch: Trump Could Enact Broad Travel Ban Soon
As early as this week, the Trump administration could announce a new travel ban barring U.S. entry for certain foreign nationals. According to reports, instead of a
Read More »April 2025 Visa Bulletin Released
In the April 2025 Visa Bulletin, Final Action Dates for Worldwide (All Other) advance for EB-2 and EB- 3 but remain unchanged for EB-1. Final Action Dates for China in
Read More »Ireland’s Visa Requirement for Nationals of Eswatini, Lesotho and Nauru
With effect from March 10, 2025, nationals of Eswatini, Lesotho and Nauru are required to obtain a visa before travelling to Ireland. A transit visa will also be required, if
Read More »USCIS Publishes FRN with Plans to Collect Applicants’ Social Media Information
Executive Order 14161, “Protecting the United States from Foreign Terrorists and Other National Security and Public Safety Threats,” directs the relevant agencies to
Read More »Stories to Watch: The State Dept. to Initiate AI-Powered “Catch and Revoke” Program
According to reports, the State Department will implement an AI-enabled “Catch and Revoke” program that will identify and cancel the visas of foreign nationals
Read More »State Department Announces Visa Restriction Policy Targeting Individuals Facilitating Illegal Migration into the US
On March 5, 2025, Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced a new visa restriction policy that will apply to foreign government officials, including immigration and customs
Read More »USCIS Updates Forms Taking Effect March 3 and 4
USCIS has notified stakeholders that multiple forms have been updated, and that the new edition of the forms will take effect from March 3, 2025. Form I-918, Petition for U
Read More »EIG Immigration Alert: USCIS NTA Policy Memo Update
On February 28, 2025, USCIS issued a Policy Memorandum regarding the issuance of Notices to Appear (NTAs) in Cases Involving Inadmissible and Deportable Aliens. Effective
Read More »Stories to Watch: The Revocation of Temporary Legal Status for Ukrainians in the US
On Thursday, March 6, 2025, in remarks to reporters, President Trump said he would soon make a decision about the future of the temporary legal status the United States has
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