http://www.migrationexpert.ca/visa/canadian_immigration_news.asp Canadian Immigration News. News and Updates about Canadian Visas and Immigration. en-us Thu, 20 Jun 2013 03:28:49 GMT Thu, 20 Jun 2013 03:28:49 GMT http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss EkaCMS v3 editor@migrationexpert.com webmaster@migrationexpert.com /visa/canadian_immigration_news/2013/Jun/0/695/Ceremonies_Welcome_New_US_Citizens On June 14 a special naturalization ceremony was held in Anchorage, Alaska to welcome 67 new US citizens from around the world. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:00:00 GMT http://www.migrationexpert.com/visa/canadian_immigration_news/2013/Jun/0/695/Ceremonies_Welcome_New_US_Citizens /visa/canadian_immigration_news/2013/Jun/0/696/US_Redesignates_and_Extends_18Month_Temporary_Protected_Status_for_Syrians From October 1, 2013, Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Syrian nationals will be re-designated and extended. This decision has been announced by Secretary of Homeland Security, Janet Napolitano and published with a notice in the Federal Register on June 17, 2013. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:00:00 GMT http://www.migrationexpert.com/visa/canadian_immigration_news/2013/Jun/0/696/US_Re-designates_and_Extends_18-Month_Temporary_Protected_Status_for_Syrians /visa/canadian_immigration_news/2013/Jun/0/697/US_Senate_Immigration_Bill_to_Aid_Economy The immigration bill under consideration in the Senate would reduce federal deficits by $197 billion between 2014 and 2023, according to a new report from the Congressional Budget Office (CBO). Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:00:00 GMT http://www.migrationexpert.com/visa/canadian_immigration_news/2013/Jun/0/697/US_Senate_Immigration_Bill_to_Aid_Economy /visa/canadian_immigration_news/2013/Jun/0/693/Travel_to_the_US_Expected_to_Continue_to_Grow The U.S. Department of Commerce has recently released travel and tourism data on annual 2012 arrivals, and a new forecast that suggests continued strong growth in arrivals over the next six years. Wed, 12 Jun 2013 14:00:00 GMT http://www.migrationexpert.com/visa/canadian_immigration_news/2013/Jun/0/693/Travel_to_the_US_Expected_to_Continue_to_Grow /visa/canadian_immigration_news/2013/Jun/0/694/US_Travel_Association_Convention_Coming_to_Denver The International Pow Wow (IPW), the largest travel trade show in America will be hosted by Denver in June 2018, giving the area not only an economic shot in the arm but a chance to impress 1,200 travel agents and tour operators. Wed, 12 Jun 2013 14:00:00 GMT http://www.migrationexpert.com/visa/canadian_immigration_news/2013/Jun/0/694/US_Travel_Association_Convention_Coming_to_Denver /visa/canadian_immigration_news/2013/Jun/0/692/Senate_Immigration_Bill_Passes_First_Votes The bipartisan "Gang of Eight" immigration reform bill, which aims to provide a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants while strengthening the border, passed two key procedural votes on June 11, paving the way for debate on it. Tue, 11 Jun 2013 14:00:00 GMT http://www.migrationexpert.com/visa/canadian_immigration_news/2013/Jun/0/692/Senate_Immigration_Bill_Passes_First_Votes /visa/canadian_immigration_news/2013/Jun/0/691/Indian_Parliamentarians_Meet_US_Deputy_Secretary_of_State_over_Immigration_Bill A delegation of Indian parliamentarians met Deputy Secretary of State William J. Burns to raise India's concerns over the US immigration bill, in particular those related to the H-1B visa issues. Wed, 05 Jun 2013 14:00:00 GMT http://www.migrationexpert.com/visa/canadian_immigration_news/2013/Jun/0/691/Indian_Parliamentarians_Meet_US_Deputy_Secretary_of_State_over_Immigration_Bill /visa/canadian_immigration_news/2013/Jun/0/690/US_Wants_Poland_in_Visa_Waiver_Program The United States would like Poland to be part of the Visa Waiver Program, said US Secretary of State John Kerry, during a meeting in Washington on Monday with Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski. Tue, 04 Jun 2013 14:00:00 GMT http://www.migrationexpert.com/visa/canadian_immigration_news/2013/Jun/0/690/US_Wants_Poland_in_Visa_Waiver_Program /visa/canadian_immigration_news/2013/Jun/0/688/US_Government_to_add_Chile_to_Visa_Waiver_Program According to a recent announcement of Chilean president Sebastian Pinera, the US has designated Chile for visa exemption program. Mon, 03 Jun 2013 14:00:00 GMT http://www.migrationexpert.com/visa/canadian_immigration_news/2013/Jun/0/688/US_Government_to_add_Chile_to_Visa_Waiver_Program /visa/canadian_immigration_news/2013/Jun/0/689/Proposal_to_Require_Finger_Printing_When_Foreigners_Leaving_US According to a new amendment to a planned immigration reform bill, all foreigners leaving the U.S at 30 busiest airports must have their fingerprints taken. Mon, 03 Jun 2013 14:00:00 GMT http://www.migrationexpert.com/visa/canadian_immigration_news/2013/Jun/0/689/Proposal_to_Require_Finger_Printing_When_Foreigners_Leaving_US /visa/canadian_immigration_news/2013/Jun/0/687/US_Reduces_Visa_Processing_Time_for_Emiratis The visa processing time for Emirati applicants to visit the US will be reduced significantly, a spokesperson of the US Embassy in Abu Dhabi announced. Sun, 02 Jun 2013 14:00:00 GMT http://www.migrationexpert.com/visa/canadian_immigration_news/2013/Jun/0/687/US_Reduces_Visa_Processing_Time_for_Emiratis /visa/canadian_immigration_news/2013/May/0/685/Attorney_General_and_USCIS_Director_Welcome_New_US_Citizens The judicial naturalization ceremony in the Department of Justice's (DOJ) Great Hall on 28 May 2013 welcomed 70 new US citizens. Tue, 28 May 2013 14:00:00 GMT http://www.migrationexpert.com/visa/canadian_immigration_news/2013/May/0/685/Attorney_General_and_USCIS_Director_Welcome_New_US_Citizens /visa/canadian_immigration_news/2013/Apr/0/684/Bipartisan_Immigration_Bill_Introduced Last week, a bipartisan group of eight Senators known as the "Gang of Eight" unveiled legislation to overhaul the US immigration system. The introduction of the bill has received commendations from major supporters, including the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA). Mon, 22 Apr 2013 14:00:00 GMT http://www.migrationexpert.com/visa/canadian_immigration_news/2013/Apr/0/684/Bipartisan_Immigration_Bill_Introduced /visa/canadian_immigration_news/2013/Apr/0/683/FY_2014_H1B_Visa_Cap_Reached The H-1B visa cap of 65,000 for fiscal year (FY) 2014 has been hit in a record time of just five days since the starting receipt date on 1 April, 2013, US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced. Tue, 09 Apr 2013 14:00:00 GMT http://www.migrationexpert.com/visa/canadian_immigration_news/2013/Apr/0/683/FY_2014_H-1B_Visa_Cap_Reached /visa/canadian_immigration_news/2013/Mar/0/682/US_Extends_Employment_Authorization_Documents_for_Liberians In an announcement released on March 15, 2013, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) intend to automatically extended employment authorization documents (EADs) for Liberian nationals covered under Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) through Sept. 30, 2014. Wed, 27 Mar 2013 13:00:00 GMT http://www.migrationexpert.com/visa/canadian_immigration_news/2013/Mar/0/682/US_Extends_Employment_Authorization_Documents_for_Liberians