Highlights: The spouses of the highly skilled H-1B visa holders’ can now work in US Spouses of the highly skilled H-1B visa holders will now be allowed to work in the US. Google, Amazon.com Inc., Apple Inc., Microsoft Corp., etc., were among the defendants. 70% of the H-4 visa holders work in the tech sector.… Read More »
Highlights: Indians migrating to Canada is about to reach a 2 million mark Indians migrating to Canada have tripled since 2020. 118,095 Indians became permanent residents in Canada in 2022. The number of immigrants is about to reach the 2 million mark this year. 59,503 Indian PRs became Canadian citizens last year. Canada plans to… Read More »
Highlights: US to issue work permits to Green card applicants with 5+ years of waiting time The employment authorization cards will be issued to candidates in the early stages of the Green card application. The new policy will reduce the waiting time for highly skilled foreign workers to get permanent residency cards. Candidates with approved… Read More »
Highlights: 21,000 ITAs were issued by Canada Express Entry program in just 15 days IRCC has held the three Express Entry draws within fifteen days. The IRCC has invited 21,000 candidates in just two weeks. The CRS score for the draw held on March 29 was 481. The last draw was held on March 23.… Read More »
Highlights: In FY 2023-24, Canada will be investing $4.5 billion on immigration Canada to invest $4.5 billion on immigration in the FY 2023-24. $14.6 million were allotted to biometrics implementation to help expedite citizenship applications. $50.8 million will be used to expand the eligibility for travelers from low-risk countries. $123.2 million to be used for… Read More »