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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
The U.S. Embassy in Singapore announced the resumption of most routine visa services effective October 13, 2020. Appointments are available through the online visa services portal. It is to be noted that the number of visa interviews per day will be limited to ensure social...
Washington, D.C., January 12, 2021: Vice President-elect Kamala Harris gave the first brushstrokes of the immigration reform envisioned by the administrations of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris. The Biden-Harris term begins on January 20, 2021, with the traditional inauguration ceremony of the President. Vice...
