On April 1, US visa fees will increase. Here’s what you’ll have to spend for H-1B, L-1, and EB-5
Since 2016, this is the first time that the three visa categories, H-1B, L-1, and EB-5, are projected to see visa fee increases. Beginning April 1, non-immigrant US visas such as H-1B, L-1, and EB-5 will face hefty fee increases. The reforms, which involve overhauls of visa services and may have an impact on immigration […]
The US Visa Bulletin for April 2024 includes significant increases in dates for Indian Green Card applicants
The April 2024 Visa Bulletin reveals a considerable increase in Final Action Dates and Filing Dates for Indian applicants under various Green Card Categories. The bulletin includes critical information about EB changes, application processing, and green card wait times. It also emphasizes the various employment-related preferences and eligibility requirements. US Green Card applications: The April […]
The H-1B initial registration period ends on March 22.
The H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows US companies to hire foreign workers in specialty areas that require theoretical or technical skills.The initial registration period for the most sought-after H-1B visas for foreign guest workers for fiscal 2025 ends at noon Eastern Time (9:30 p.m. IST) on March 22, according to the United […]
In October and December, there was an 86% decrease in the number of Indian study permits issued in Canada.
The number of study permits awarded to Indian students pursuing education in Canada dropped dramatically in the October-December 2023 quarter, to 14,910. This is an 86% decline from the 1.1L permits awarded in the same months in 2022 when Canada was the most popular study-abroad destination for Indian students. The Canadian immigration minister said that […]
“Due to diplomatic squabbles, India’s visa processing would be slowed”.- Statement from Canada Immigration Cell
Due to the current diplomatic dispute, Canadian visa applicants from India may now expect processing delays, according to the IRCC. Citizenship, Immigration, and Refugees In reaction to India’s decision to unilaterally strip immunity for the bulk of Canadian diplomats, Canada is reducing its workforce in India from 27 to merely 5. As of October 20, […]
Visa and immigration services will be disrupted when 155,000 Canadian public officials go on strike.
More than 155,000 Canadian public servants plan to strike on Wednesday if a pay and other demands agreement with the government is not reached, according to their union. The largest union representing Canadian government employees is set to strike, disrupting immigration, passport services, tax processing, and government buildings.More than 155,000 Canadian public servants plan to […]
PGWP HOLDERS MAY EXTEND THEIR STATUS FOR ANOTHER 18 MONTHS
Sean Fraser, Canada’s Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship, recently announced that International Graduates with a recently expired or expiring Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) will be eligible for an additional or extended work permit that will allow them to stay longer and gain additional work experience for up to 18 months. The Post-Graduation Work Permit […]
Discover the Conversion Procedure, Visit Visa to Work Visa in Canada:
The Processing team will review your application to ensure you have all of the required documentation, including biometrics.If it is incomplete, we will return it to you without processing it.An officer will also verify the list of employers that failed to meet the standards to ensure that the employer may recruit you and that you […]
O-1 Visa Individuals with Extraordinary Achievement or Talent O-1 Visa
Individuals with exceptional ability in the sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics, or with a demonstrated record of extraordinary achievement in the motion picture or television industry and who have been recognized nationally or internationally for those achievements, are eligible for the O-1 nonimmigrant visa. The nonimmigrant classification O is also referred to as: Individuals […]
IRCC officials discuss the study permit backlog and new recommendations at the CBIE symposium.
At the CBIE seminar, IRCC officials address the study permit backlog and fresh proposals. The paper advocates greater openness and coordination among the IRCC, provinces, and authorized learning institutions. An unprecedented rise in foreign student demand for study permits is reported by Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). According to ICEF Monitor, the numbers are […]