Posts by Travis P

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of Labor (DOL) have issued a temporary rule providing an extra 64,716 H-2B visas for the fiscal year 2024, beyond the annual cap of 66,000. This addresses the demand for temporary nonagricultural workers in industries such as hospitality and landscaping. The move aims to fulfill […]

If you’re in the U.S. on a temporary visa, you might be thinking about when to apply for a green card. Waiting for potentially shorter processing times or more favorable immigration policies is understandable, but delaying your application comes with risks. Let’s explore the downsides of postponing your immigration process. Increased Wait Times Putting off […]

On November 1st, 2023, Canada’s federal government stated that it will maintain its target of admitting 500,000 new permanent residents in 2026. This follows the multiple increases in immigration quotas in recent years. According to Immigration Minister Marc Miller, the goal is to enhance labor supply while reducing demands on housing and health care. In recent years, […]

The Atlantic Canadian province of Nova Scotia is introducing a new immigration pilot program, the Critical Construction Worker Pilot, to assist the construction industry in filling labor shortages in 21 occupations. Eligibility for Critical Construction Worker Pilot The Critical Construction Worker Pilot – Job Offer Pathway is only available to those who have been offered […]

Later in the year, the U.S. Department of State will initiate a pilot program that enables H-1B work visa holders to renew their visas within the United States, eliminating the need for them to travel to their home countries. For a considerable time, the H-1B visa category has served as the primary avenue for skilled […]

Canada Express Entry Draw October 26th, 2023 #271 The latest Express Entry Draw took place on October 26th, 2023, which was the 271st Express Entry Draw. This was a healthcare occupations draw! The draw offered: 3,600 ITA 431 cut-off score (CRS minimum) Healthcare Occupations This is the fourth Express Entry draw of October 2023. Canada is […]

Canada Express Entry Draw October 25th, 2023 #270 The latest Express Entry Draw took place on October 25th, 2023, which was the 270th Express Entry Draw. This was a French Language Proficiency draw! The draw offered: 300 ITA 486 cut-off score (CRS minimum) French Language Proficiency This is the third Express Entry draw of October 2023. […]

Canada Express Entry Draw October 24th, 2023 #269 The latest Express Entry Draw took place on October 24th, 2023, which was the 269th Express Entry Draw. This was a PNP draw! The draw offered: 1,548 ITA 776 cut-off score (CRS minimum) Provincial Nominee Program This is the second Express Entry draw of October 2023. Canada is […]

According to a press conference with Canadian Immigration Minister Marc Miller on October 19th, 2023, the current conflict between Canada and India will result in processing time delays for Indian visa applications. Nevertheless, Miller emphasized the vital role played by newcomers from India in Canada, assuring that Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will maintain […]

Following Israel’s admittance to the U.S. Visa Waiver Program, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the start of visa-free travel for short-term visits to the United States for qualified Israeli residents and nationals. Beginning October 19, 2023, eligible Israeli citizens and nationalities can begin applying for travel authorization to the United States via the U.S. […]

Important Update: Between October 10 and 23, 2023, IRCC sent 24,200 invitations to apply for the Parent and Grandparent Lottery 2023. The deadline to submit your application has now passed. Canada’s Parent and Grandparent lottery began on October 10, 2023, and will remain open until October 23, 2023. In this time, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship […]

Canada Express Entry Draw October 10th, 2023 #268 The latest Express Entry Draw took place on October 10th, 2023, which was the 268th Express Entry Draw. This was Canada’s first agriculture and agri-food occupations draw! The draw offered: 3,725 ITA 500 cut-off score (CRS minimum) All programs This is the first Express Entry draw of October […]

The Biden administration is announcing the provision of temporary legal status to hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans currently residing in the United States. This move promptly allows them to seek employment opportunities. This decision comes as the administration faces an increasing influx of individuals escaping Venezuela and other regions, with their sights set on reaching […]

Canada Express Entry Draw September 28th, 2023 #267 The latest Express Entry Draw took place on September 28th, 2023, which was the 267th Express Entry Draw. This was Canada’s first agriculture and agri-food occupations draw! The draw offered: 600 ITA 354 cut-off score (CRS minimum) Agriculture and Agri-food occupations This is the fifth Express Entry draw […]

Canada Express Entry Draw September 27th, 2023 #266 The latest Express Entry Draw took place on September 27th, 2023, which was the 266th Express Entry Draw. This was a French language proficiency draw! The draw offered: 500 ITA 472 cut-off score (CRS minimum) French language proficiency This is the fourth Express Entry draw of September 2023. […]