Off-campus work rules for international students: May 2026 update
International students in Canada may work off‑campus for up to 24 hours per week while classes are in session and for unlimited hours during scheduled breaks, but the rules governing…
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USCIS recently issued guidance emphasizing that AOS is discretionary and for extraordinary circumstances and that individuals seeking permanent residence generally should apply through consular processing. How could this affect my already pending I-485 application?
USCIS has issued new guidance stating that adjustment of status (AOS) is a discretionary benefit reserved for “extraordinary circumstances,” and that most individuals seeking permanent residence should pursue…
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IRCC plans to add language test field to post-graduation work permit application portal
International graduates applying for a Post‑Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) have faced confusion because the IRCC online portal has not provided a dedicated field for language test results. The…
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What happens behind the scenes after you submit a study permit application?
Most of the study‑permit process after you submit your application is spent waiting while IRCC checks each component of your file. Understanding the internal stages—what is examined, when…
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New Investment Pathways in a Changing Global Mobility Landscape
Investment migration is moving away from simple capital thresholds toward programs that tie funding to specific national priorities such as business activity, sector development, and long‑term economic participation.…
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Portugal’s Minister Says Investors Were “Deceived” Into Expecting Nationality, Lawyers Respond
The Portuguese government has become embroiled in a dispute over the Golden Visa programme after Minister of the Presidency António Leitão Amaro accused investment‑migration consultants of promising clients a Portuguese…
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Mid-Year Movers and the California Wealth Tax
California’s proposed 2026 Billionaire Tax Act would impose a one-time wealth tax on billionaires tied to California residency, but the measure’s residency and valuation rules may create major…
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Oregon’s Recycling and Extended Producer Responsibility Programs Experience Rocky Rollout
Oregon’s Extended Producer Responsibility program for packaging and paper products is intended to shift recycling costs to producers and encourage a circular economy, but its rollout has raised…
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Live Webinar: What to Know Before Buying Your First Home in Canada: A Guide for Newcomers
Buying a home in Canada can be daunting for newcomers, especially when navigating mortgages, budgeting, and the many costs beyond the purchase price. This guide summarizes the key…
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India EB2 Visa Limit Exhausted for FY2026
The U.S. Department of State has announced that the entire EB‑2 immigrant‑visa allocation for India for fiscal year 2026 has been used. No additional EB‑2 visas chargeable to Indian…