On June 9, 2010, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced a proposed rule which would increase fees for U.S. immigration benefits by an average of approximately 10%.  The proposed fee increase would affect the following types of applications: (1) regional center designation under the Immigrant Investor Pilot Program (EB-5), (2) individuals seeking civil surgeon designation, [...]

The Post-Graduation Work Permit Program (PGWPP) has been revised. Students holding a one year graduate degree or diploma from a provincially or territorially accredited post secondary educational/training institution in Canada after having obtained, within the prior two years, a diploma or degree from an accredited post-secondary educational/training institution in Canada may qualify for a three [...]

Proposed changes to Canada’s immigration laws have some Canadians with roots in South Asia worried that arranged marriages will face increased scrutiny from immigration officials. Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) is concerned some people are taking advantage of the current system through marriages of convenience. CIC has proposed amendments that would allow immigration officials to [...]