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Everyone who wants to apply for a US immigrant visa must fill out the Form DS-260 online through an electronic form. The purpose of the DS-260 form is to convey information to the National Visa Center which is responsible for collecting information from you and transfer your file to a US consulate where you live. […]

Are you a skilled worker interested in immigrating to Canada with your spouse and/or dependents? When immigrating through an H-1B visa, you are given the chance to bring eligible family members with you on an H-4 nonimmigrant visa. US businesses use the H-1B program to employ foreigners in specialty occupations that require a bachelor’s or higher degree […]

Previously, President Trump has voiced his opinion on making the H-1B visa requirements more restricted. Recently, the Chamber of Commerce and others challenged the Trump administration’s visa rules issued in October. In October, the administration required US employers to pay foreign workers on the H-1B visa significantly higher wages than US workers. This would make […]

Many major immigration changes have taken place in Canada in the year 2020, especially due to the outbreak of the COVID -19 pandemic. Nonetheless, most visas are still being applied for and Canadian immigration continues to grow. Below, we explain the most important events in Canadian immigration that have happened in the last year. Canadian […]

Many Canadian provinces are creating new and exciting paths in their Provincial Nominee Programs to attract more newcomers. Newfoundland and Labrador introduced a new immigration pathway that targets immigrants who are already in the province. The Priority Skills Newfoundland and Labrador is the new pathway in the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP). The […]

Over the past year, the United States has produced many significant changes in immigration. Especially with COVID-19 taking over the world in 2020, there have been many ongoing changes for those immigrating and immigrants currently in the US. Overall, it is safe to say that United States immigration has been slowing down throughout the year […]

For those who want to renew or replace a green card, they must fill out the I-90 Form which is officially called the “Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card”. People will use this form for several reasons such as a green card expiring, already expired, been stolen, damaged, or destroyed. Do I Need the I-90 […]

Are you currently working and have experience as a nurse and also interested in immigrating to Canada? We have wonderful news for you! Canada is seeking to hire over 60,000 individuals countrywide who hold different nursing skills and experience by 2022. Job Description (NOC 3012/31301) The job a nurse has can differ depending on what […]

The Canadian citizenship test assesses your knowledge of Canada’s history, geography, government, and values. It’s a crucial step towards becoming a Canadian citizen. This test helps ensure that prospective citizens understand the foundations of Canadian society and their role as responsible members. What To Expect During Your Online Citizenship Test Before the test, those participants […]

The Form I-94 is a requirement for foreign nationals entering the US for a temporary amount of time. All people except for US citizens, permanent residents, those with US immigrant visas, and most Canadian citizens visiting or in transit, are required to fill out the form. A Customs and Border Protection officer will attach the […]

Canada Express Entry Draw November 25, 2020 #168 The Express Entry Draw took place on November 25, 2020, which was the 168th Express Entry Draw. The draw offered 5,000 ITA to those with a cut-off score of 469. This was the third draw conducted in November and completely unexpected! Canada is inviting thousands of immigrants to […]

Canada is looking for skilled workers in order to fill the countries labour market needs. Occupations including lawyers, are individuals that could have an opportunity waiting for them in Canada! If you are currently a lawyer in your home country, you will need to convert you qualifications and experience to meet Canadian lawyer requirements. Job […]

If you are currently a petroleum engineer in your home country and interested in moving to Canada, you may have opportunities waiting for you there! Petroleum engineer occupations are currently in-demand across the country and always looked for skilled workers to enhance Canada’s economic growth. Job Description (NOC 2145/21332) A petroleum engineer is responsible for the designing […]

Are you interested in immigrating to Canada and currently working and hold experience as a merchandiser/retail and wholesale buyer in your home country? This is good news! Canada is looking for individuals who hold merchandiser type skills and experience. Job Description (NOC 0621/60020 Retail and Wholesale Buyers) Retail buyers are responsible for planning, managing, selecting, […]

In order to become a US Citizen, you will be required to pass a Naturalization Test. The naturalization test has two parts, English and Civics. All applicants for naturalization filed on or after December 1st will be required to take the new version of the civics test. 2020 Civics Test Version Previously the civics portion […]