Recent News
IRCC RELEASES ELIGIBILITY UPDATES FOR INTRA-COMPANYTRANSFERS TO CANADA
Immigration, Citizenship and Refugees Canada (IRCC) has updated its Program Delivery Updates,updating guidance on how IRCC officers should analyze intra-company immigration applications forapplicants qualifying under R205(a) Canadian Interests. We have provided…
CDC DOG IMPORT REQUIREMENTS TO THE UNITED STATES
Message to U.S. Citizens in Canada: CDC Dog Import Requirements Starting August 1, 2024, all dogs entering the United States must meet new Centers for DiseaseControl and Prevention (CDC) requirements, and owners/importers must certify fulfillment of thoserequirements…
Biometrics Expansion Program
July 30, 2018 Requirements for Biometrics Expansion Program Starting July 31, 2018, foreign workers applying from Europe, Middle East, and Africa for a visitor visa, study or work permit (except US nationals), or permanent residence will need to give their…
Changes to Definition of Dependent Children
October 30, 2017 Changes to Definition of Dependent Children Effective October 24, 2017, the Government of Canada has changed the definition of the age of dependents from “under 19” to “under 22”, fulfilling a key mandate commitment of the Minister of Immigration,…
Announcement of Major Revisions to AINP
October 23, 2017 ANNOUNCEMENT OF MAJOR REVISIONS TO AINP Effective January 2, 2018, the Alberta Immigrant Nomination Program (“AINP”) will be making changes to its streams. The AINP will reduce the number of streams available. These changes will simplify application…
CHANGES TO INTERNATIONAL MOBILITY PROGRAM FOR TEMPORARY WORKERS from EUROPEAN UNION (EU)
September 22, 2017 CHANGES TO INTERNATIONAL MOBILITY PROGRAM FOR TEMPORARY WORKERS from EUROPEAN UNION (EU) Effective September 21, 2017, Citizenship and Immigration announced a new program for citizens of European Union (“EU”) member states by removing the…
Changes on LMIA Recruitment Requirements
August 10, 2017 CHANGES ON LMIA RECRUITMENT REQUIREMENTS ESDC has announced changes which come into effect on August 28, 2017, affecting both the high-wage and low-wage streams of Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) applications. Specifically, clarifications have…
CIC Launches the Global Skills Strategy
The Global Talent Stream of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program is a two-year pilot program that provides innovative firms in Canada with a faster way to hire highly skilled foreign talent when Canadians or permanent residents are not available. The Global Talent…
Extreme Vetting Questions for US Visas
May 10, 2017 EXTREME VETTING QUESTIONS FOR U.S. VISAS Zemp Law Group has received information that the Department of State (DHS) is looking to implement a new Form DS-5535, Supplemental Questions for Visa Applicants. The DHS seeks to collect information from certain…