The immigration pilot program, which has enabled approximately 4,500 individuals to work and reside in Nova Scotia since its inception, will become permanent at the beginning of the new year. Federal Immigration...
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The amendments will mean students and their family members can receive resident permits for the duration of their studies. Finland’s government has passed a new law that will mean foreign students and their family...
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In a major setback for green card aspirants, the immigration reforms fail to find place in the reconciliation bill in the US parliament
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Australia To Welcome Vaccinated International Students, Skilled Workers From December 1
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To Recapture Unused Green Cards, ‘Build Back Better Act’ by Biden Administration Needs Stronger Appeal
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USCIS Temporarily Waives Off Medical, Vaccination Examination For Immigration Purposes
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