Possible Return of LMIA Owner Operator?

Toronto, Canada, March 22, 2021: Our sources indicate that the Canadian federal government has not given up entirely on the Owner-Operator variant of the Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) programme. This successful visa program was popular for entrepreneurs. Its attractiveness was the exemption it offered from the prevailing wage and recruitment requirements of the LMIA […]

Ontario’s Provincial Nominee Program Remains Popular

March 19, 2021, Toronto, Canada: Demand for the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) continues to be strong despite the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2020, the province’s nomination allocation from the federal government was 7,350 nominations. An additional 250 nominations were allocated to Ontario through the NOC C Pilot, which is a Federal-Provincial partnership […]

House Passes Bill Giving Legal Status to Dreamers

Washington, D.C., March 19, 2021: Yesterday, the US House of Representatives passed two important Bills seeking to grant undocumented persons brought to the US as children (called “Dreamers”) legal status in the US and, eventually, a pathway to citizenship. The American Dream and Promise Act of 2021 is part of President Biden’s initiatives to resolve […]

House Seeks Legal Status for Farm Workers

Washington, D.C., March 19, 2021: Yesterday, the US House of Representatives passed a Bill seeking to grant legal status to undocumented farm workers. The Bill is named the Farm Workforce Modernization Act. The Bill is part of President Biden’s initiatives to improve the situation of undocumented workers in the US. Background The COVID19 pandemic brought […]

Ontario Issues 1,186 Notifications of Interest in The New Tech Draw

On February 16, 2021, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) issued 1,186 targeted Notifications of Interest (NOIs) to candidates who may qualify for Ontario’s Human Capital Priorities (HCP) Stream and have specific work experience. The OINP in its latest tech draw targeted candidates with a (Comprehensive Ranking System) CRS between 453 and 467, and work […]

Ontario Issues 754 Notifications of Interest in The Human Capital Priorities Stream

On March 2, 2021, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) issued targeted 754 Notifications of Interest (NOIs) to candidates who may qualify for Ontario’s Human Capital Priorities (HCP) Stream and have specific work experience. The OINP in its latest tech draw targeted candidates with a (Comprehensive Ranking System) CRS between 463 and 467, and work […]

British Columbia Issues 95 Invitations in the Tech Pilot Draw

On March 9, 2021, the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) issued 87 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) under the technology sector to apply for a provincial nomination for permanent residence. BC PNP Tech Pilot draw issued ITAs to candidates under the Express Entry BC and Skills immigration categories as explained in the table below: […]

British Columbia Issues 87 Invitations in the Tech Pilot Draw

On February 23, 2021, the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) issued 87 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) under the technology sector to apply for a provincial nomination for permanent residence. BC PNP Tech Pilot draw issued ITAs to candidates under the Express Entry BC and Skills immigration categories as explained in the table below: […]

Dreaded Form I-944 Nears Its End

Washington, D.C., March 10, 2021: The U.S. Justice Department yesterday ceased its defense of the Trump Administration’s expanded Public Charge Rule before the U.S. Supreme Court. This brings to an end the litany of litigation triggered by the Trump Administration’s aggressive expansion of the Public Charge Rule to create impediments for less wealthy immigrants. What […]

How to Prepare for TPS for Venezuelans

Washington, D.C., March 9, 2021: President Biden yesterday announced that the Department of Homeland Security would grant Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Venezuelan citizens in the United States. What is TPS? TPS is a temporary status granted for persons fleeing persecution, natural disasters and other urgent situations. Venezuela was granted TPS because of the oppressive […]