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Current Reentry Permit Processing Times for U.S. Permanent Residents
(UNITED STATES) U.S. permanent residents are waiting well over a year for travel documents that let them live abroad without…
Canada’s International Mobility Program: A Practical Guide for Workers
The IMP issued 302,280 LMIA‑exempt permits in H1 2025, surpassing the annual target. Policy changes include permanent Economic Mobility Pathways…
Canada’s International Mobility Program: 2025 Work Permit Eligibility
The IMP remains Canada’s main LMIA‑exempt hiring channel (as of Sept 21, 2025). January 21, 2025 rules restrict family open…
IMP vs LMIA: Key Differences Shaping Canadian Work Permits
Canada separates temporary work into IMP (LMIA-exempt, policy-driven) and LMIA (labour-market test, CAD $1,000 fee). 2024–2025 reforms narrowed spouse open…
2025 Immigration Crackdowns in the US, Canada, and Beyond
From January 2025, the U.S., Canada, and partners tightened immigration via deportation operations, executive orders, admission caps, and stricter vetting.…
LG Energy Solution Used ESTA Waivers as Workarounds, Documents Show
A September 2025 raid near Savannah detained over 300 South Korean workers linked to LG Energy Solution; 44% entered on…
O-1 Visa Explained: A Viable Alternative to H-1B Constraints
Employers and top talent are increasingly using the O‑1 visa—uncapped and year‑round—to avoid H‑1B lottery uncertainty. The O‑1 demands strong,…
Gold Card Replaces EB-1/EB-2: $1M/$2M Path to Green Card
The Gold Card replaces EB-1/EB-2 with a cash-for-status model: $1 million individual or $2 million employer contribution plus $15,000 vetting…