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Canada has issued 714 invitations for permanent residency through its latest Express Entry draw.
On 10 November, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted draw number 377 under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). The lowest-ranked candidate had a Comprehensive Ranking System (…
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The United States has introduced new immigration rules allowing visa applications to be denied on health grounds if applicants are considered likely to generate significant medical costs for the public.
Under the directive issued by the State Department, consular officers now have expanded…
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Canada will allow international students to work up to 24 hours per week during academic terms, increasing the previous limit of 20 hours, even as the government moves to impose stricter controls on student visa approvals.
The change, effective from 8 November 2024, aims to give students more…
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Foreign nationals living in the United States on temporary visas can apply for permanent residence through a process known as adjustment of status, which allows them to obtain a Green Card without leaving the country.
Adjustment of status serves as the domestic route to lawful permanent residence,…
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Thousands of foreign nationals living in the United States are seeking to obtain lawful permanent residence through a process known as adjustment of status, which allows eligible applicants to apply for a Green Card without leaving the country.
This procedure is distinct from consular processing,…
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A federal appeals court has upheld Florida’s housing law that restricts property purchases by many immigrants from China and six other countries.
The ruling by the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals allows the law, known as SB 264, to remain in effect. Introduced earlier this year, the statute bars non-…
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The United States is implementing major changes to its immigration system in 2025, introducing new fees and stricter application rules for foreign visitors and workers.
The government has tightened the long-standing “Dropbox” programme, which previously allowed certain visa applicants to renew…
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Canada is stepping up efforts to attract global talent following the United States’ decision to introduce a $100,000 fee for H-1B visa applications.
The federal government’s 2025 Budget outlines a multi-year immigration plan designed to attract highly skilled professionals, particularly in…
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The US government has revoked more than 80,000 non-immigrant visas since President Donald Trump returned to office in January 2025.
This marks one of the largest immigration enforcement actions in recent years. According to the State Department, the cancelled visas cover a wide range of…
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The US Department of Labour has restored its main processing systems for foreign worker applications after a month-long disruption, allowing employers and applicants to resume filing and tracking cases.
The Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) confirmed that the Foreign Labor Application…
