Can Biden’s Immigration Plan Become Law?
Washington, D.C., January 22, 2021: On his first full-day in office, President Biden announced immigration reform as a key initiative of his administration. The outlines of his immigration reform plan have been made public, as has the name of his signature immigration bill, the U.S. Citizenship Act of 2021. The text of the U.S. Citizenship […]
Biden’s Proposal for Undocumented Workers
Washington, D.C., January 22, 2021: On his first full-day in office, President Biden announced immigration reform as a key initiative of his administration. The outlines of his immigration reform plan have been made public, as has the name of his signature immigration bill, the U.S. Citizenship Act of 2021. The text of the U.S. Citizenship […]
Visa Appointment Updates for U.S. Embassy in New Delhi, India
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the U.S. Embassy and Consulates in India have not yet resumed regular processing of all visa categories but continue to expand services as local conditions and resources allow. Beginning February 1, 2021, U.S. Embassy New Delhi will resume limited processing of all visa categories, including student visas, H1-B, H4, L-1, […]
Canada Visa Application Centre Updates
On January 20, 2021, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced that work permit applicants may now request a biometric appointment through the VAC webform. Canada visa applicants who have submitted applications for categories of student (SP) and family class priority – spouses, partners and children (FCP), Work permit (WP), Returning Students & workers can […]
President Biden Halts Deportations for 100 Days
Washington, D.C., January 21, 2021: President Biden issued an executive order on the evening of January 21, 2021, that suspended U.S. Government actions to deport immigrants for the next 100 days. This unprecedented initiative was issued on President Biden’s first day in office – signaling a strong desire to tackle the thorny issue of immigration […]
President Biden’s Immigration Reform Plan
Washington, D.C., January 21, 2021: We now know the name of President’ Joseph Biden’s new immigration reform proposal: the U.S. Citizenship Act of 2021. The new president wasted no time in taking action on immigration, signaling an intention to make it an important issue during his administration. On his first day in office, President Biden […]
My EAD is About to Expire: What Happens?
Foreign nationals who have already obtained a temporary work permit (called an Employment Authorization Document) during Adjustment of Status, or awaiting asylum or TPS, are faced with renewing their Employment Authorization Document every 12 months. Many of our clients are concerned that well-publicized delays in USCIS processing of biometrics and delivery of Employment Authorization Documents […]
USCIS Makes it Easier to Renew Green Cards
Washington, D.C., January 12, 2021: U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) announced today that it was removing the biometrics appointment requirement for green card holders who need to renew their 10-year green cards. Starting in January 2021, USCIS will no longer issue stickers to green card holders who are renewing their 10-year green card. The […]
British Columbia Issues 80 Invitations in the Tech Pilot Draw
On January 12, 2021, the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) issued 80 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: […]
Visa Appointment Updates for U.S. Embassy in India
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the U.S. Embassy and Consulates in India have not yet resumed regular processing of most visa categories but continue to expand services as local conditions and resources allow. Nonimmigrant Visas Cancellation of March 2021 nonimmigrant visa appointments: Due to scheduling changes, the Nonimmigrant Visa Unit of the U.S. Embassy in […]