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US Temporary Protected Status (TPS) Holders Consider Moving To Canada
Immigrants with Temporary Protected Status (TPS) in the US are beginning to consider leaving the US following President Trump’s recent plan to return TPS holders to their homes. TPS status is a status that is given to certain nationals present in the US. It is usually given to citizens of countries that are war torn […]
Trump Administration Plans to Deny Green Cards to Immigrants on Food Stamps and Other Public Aid
** UPDATE: On January 27th, 2020, the Supreme Court voted 5-4 in favor of allowing the Trump administration to begin enforcing new limits on immigrants who are considered likely to become overly dependent on government benefit programs. ** On Monday, the Trump Administration announced a new rule that would enable officials to deny green cards […]
Canada Launches New Construction Pilot Project 2019
The Canadian Labour Congress is working with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to implement a temporary initiative that will help 500 out-of-status construction workers and their families find a pathway to permanent residence. This is in hopes that it will end the insecure nature of their employment and immigration status in Canada. Out-of-status workers […]
3 Canadian Cities Named in Most Livable City 2019 List
The Economist Intelligence Unit came out with the most livable cities for 2019. Canada had 3 cities in the top 10 list! Canada was the only country in North America with a top livable city, beating out any city in the United States. The majority of “best place to live” ratings are based on factors such as political […]
New Brunswick Needs Immigrants, Increasing Population
The province of New Brunswick announced that they will be aiming to increase their populations by attracting and accepting more immigrants than ever. New Brunswick announced that they will be tripling the number of immigrants in the province by 2024. The five-year provincial government population growth strategy and action plan were released recently. What Type […]
President Trump Considers Ending US Birthright Citizenship
Recently, President Trump announced that his administration was considering ending birthright citizenship. This would be accomplished via an executive order, which if approved by the courts, would mean children born to non-US citizens on US soil would not automatically become US Citizens. What Is Birthright Citizenship? Birthright Citizenship is the concept that if a child […]
Lawyers Say US Embassies and Consulates Are Abusing Discretion in Decisions
A South Florida man had hopes of bringing his parents to the United States by immigrant visas, but this was not nearly as smooth of a process as he had imagined it would be. In order for this US citizen to bring his parents overseas, the Department of State wanted proof that he had at least four times the […]
Famous Iranian Athlete ‘Persian Wolf’ Denied US Visa
Hadi Choopman, or as some fans may know him as the “Persian Wolf,” qualified for an event called Mr. Olympia, which is to take place in the United States from September 12-15. This event is considered to be the Super Bowl of pro bodybuilding and helped launch the career of Arnold Schwarzenegger, who won it seven […]
US Resident with DACA Status Denied Re-Entry to US
Can Telling The Truth About Past Cannabis Use Hurt Your Immigration Case? Jose Palomar, a 26 year old resident of California with DACA status, traveled to Mexico for a brief visit to fulfill the final requirements for his Green Card application. He believed that the trip would be a brief one resulting in a Green […]
Success Story: Matthew Martin
Home Success Story: Scientific Technician Granted a TN Visa After Two Refusals Online Assessment Read More About: United States Immigration Green Card/Permanent Residence Working in the US Family Sponsorship Visiting the US Studying in the US Denied Entry to the US Business/Investing I-192 Travel Waivers/Inadmissibility Have You Overstayed Your Visa? Immigrate by Country Success Stories […]
Success Story: Veronica Chan
Home Success Story: Canadian with Multiple Convictions Granted 5 Year Visitor Visa to Visit the US Online Assessment Read More About: United States Immigration Green Card/Permanent Residence Working in the US Family Sponsorship Visiting the US Studying in the US Denied Entry to the US Business/Investing I-192 Travel Waivers/Inadmissibility Have You Overstayed Your Visa? Immigrate […]
NOC Occupations List
Home / Canadian Immigration / NOC Occupations List Canada NOC List 2025: Understanding NOC Codes In Canada, we use the National Occupational Classification (NOC) system to classify jobs (occupations). Jobs are grouped based on the type of job duties or the work a person does. Many times an immigrant must know their NOC code that correlates […]
New Brunswick PNP
Home / Canadian Immigration / Canada Permanent Residence / Canada Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) / New Brunswick PNP How to Apply for the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP) You may have an opportunity to fast track your Canadian permanent residence by applying for the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP). Learn more below, and […]
Quebec Graduate Stream is Temporarily Suspended
Recently, the Ministry of Immigration for Quebec announced that there will be a temporary suspension on the intake of applications under the Quebec Graduate Stream of the Programme de l’experience quebecoise or the PEQ. There will be no new applications accepted unless they meet one of the two exceptions. This suspension is said to remain […]
US Taxes
Home New Immigrant Guide to the US Tax System For many new immigrants to the US, the US tax system is a source of confusion and anxiety. Although there is a learning curve associated with the US taxation system, this article will help to demystify the process for you. Call: 1.866.449.5904Online Assessment Read More About: […]