Investor visa regional program is back in US
The EB-5 immigrant investor program allows foreign nationals to obtain US. residency (“green cards”) and eventually citizenship for themselves and their families through investment in the U.S. On March 15, 2022, President Biden signed the “EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022”. Following the lapse of the EB-5 Regional Centre Program on June 30, 2021, […]
New Canadian border measures now in effect
The Minister of Health of Canada, Jean-Yves Duclos, says, Canada suggests that the peak of the recent wave is over. The provinces and the territories are modifying their public health advisories to keep up with the changes in the situation. This has led Canada to lighten its border measures. On Monday, February 28, 2022, the […]
Canada to end pre-arrival Covid19 test for incoming travellers
Starting April 1, fully vaccinated travellers to Canada will no longer need a pre-arrival COVID-19 test for fully vaccinated travellers entering Canada by land, air or water. You must still use ArriveCAN within 72 hours before your arrival to Canada The Canadian government announced the new measures would affect travellers arriving at all ports of entry. Although pre-arrival testing […]
New immigration routes to the UK
The UK government has announced wide-ranging changes to the UK Immigration Rules in the Statement of Changes, including the launch of the new Global Business Mobility routes, High Potential Individual route, and the Scale-up route. These changes will be implemented between April 11, 2022 and August 22, 2022. Graduate Trainee route Effective from: 11 April […]
US passes new Act to make it easier to start ups, PhD holders to gain residency
On February 4, 2022, the House of Representatives passed the American Creating Opportunities for Manufacturing, Pre-Eminence in Technology, and Economic Strength Act (known as the America COMPETES Act of 2022). The bill is aimed at “outcompeting China and the rest of the world in the 21st century.” Title III of the COMPETES Act adds immigration provisions to […]
Language tests that are necessary for immigration
Interest in language assessment for immigration started approximately two decades ago. The ALTE (Association of Language Testers in Europe) reported that nearly all countries took language proficiency (often represented by the score or level of a test) as a requirement for immigration or citizenship, and it was specifically determined by the cut scores prescribed by […]
How to apply for proof of Canadian citizenship
Overview Canadian citizenship is becoming even more valuable amid growing uncertainty around the world. The pandemic has disrupted all facets of our lives and there is great political uncertainty in developed and developing countries alike. Acquiring Canadian citizenship offers a variety of benefits including being able to live and work in one of the world’s […]
Canada to ease Covid19 test requirements for travellers
The Minister of Health of Canada, Jean-Yves Duclos, says that the fight against the pandemic is based on science and sound judgment. The announcement of the easing up of the border measures for Canada mirrors progress in the battle against the Omicron variant. The Canadian Health Minister adds that mandatory testing will be conducted randomly. […]
IRCC developing express entry strategy for 2022
What is Express Entry? Express Entry is a point-based Canada immigration regulatory system developed by the Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) in 2015. With this system, the Canadian government can manage skilled worker applications wanting to immigrate to Canada as permanent residents. Applicants with the highest points receive an Invitation To Apply (ITA) for PR in Canada. […]
Canada’s top jobs for LMIA-exempt work permit holders in 2021
In 2021, the Canadian Government dropped the Labour Market Impact Assessment for holders of specific work permits. The assessment reviews the type and number of foreign nationals required for the Canadian market. Last year, some Canadian work permits for foreign nationals were exempted from LMIA. LMIA or Labour Market Impact Assessment is needed to apply […]
