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Canada’s International Mobility Program: A Practical Guide for Workers

The IMP issued 302,280 work permits in H1 2025, exceeding targets. LMIA exemptions speed hiring, while Jan 21, 2025 rule…

TPS Renewal Fees and Payment Options: Key Changes Effective July 2025

New TPS fees effective July 22, 2025: $30 biometrics fee for re-registration (waivable), $500 initial TPS filing fee (not waivable),…

221(g) Passport Returned Without Stamping: What It Means for Your Visa

A 221(g) notice returns your passport unstamped while consulates perform additional checks or request documents; it is a pending step,…

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.…