Visa Appointment Updates for U.S. Embassy in Singapore

The U.S. Embassy in Singapore announced the resumption of most routine visa services effective October 13, 2020. Appointments are available through the online visa services portal. It is to be noted that the number of visa interviews per day will be limited to ensure social distancing. The consulate further confirmed on their website that that […]

Vice President-elect Harris Announces Plans for Immigration Reform

Washington, D.C., January 12, 2021: Vice President-elect Kamala Harris gave the first brushstrokes of the immigration reform envisioned by the administrations of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris. The Biden-Harris term begins on January 20, 2021, with the traditional inauguration ceremony of the President. Vice President Harris indicated in an interview with Univision […]

Ignacio Donoso Presents on H1B Visas

Washington, D.C.; January 12, 2021: Ignacio Donoso, Managing Partner of Donoso &.Partners, presented national webinar today on the up-coming H1B visa lottery and the state of new regulations from the Department fo Labor and USCIS regarding the H1B visa program. Ignacio said: “H1B employers have been faced with massive challenges to the H1B program, from […]

USCIS Begins Approving New DACA Applications

Washington, D.C., January 8, 2021 – US Citizenship and Immigration Services confirmed that it has approved approximately 170 new applicants under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. What is DACA? The DACA program was created under the administration of President Obama as a solution to offer some sort of legal status to young […]

White House Adds to Immigrants Year of Misery

WASHINGTON, D.C., January 1, 2020: In the last days of his presidency, Donald Trump has issued a Proclamation extending for 90 days the U.S. government’s suspension of certain green cards and temporary work visas. The executive order, issued on Thursday, December 31, 2020, formally extends Proclamation 10014 dated April 22, 2020, and Proclamation 10052 dated […]

IRCC Issues 5,000 Invitations in the New Express Entry Draw

On December 23, 2020, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 5,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) in its most recent all-program draw. The minimum score in this draw was 468, one point lower than the previous all-program draw. As per the tie breaking rule applied in this invitation round, all the candidates with a Comprehensive […]

British Columbia Issues 230 Invitations in The New Draw

On December 22, 2020, the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) issued 230 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) under the Skills Immigration (SIBC) and Express Entry (EEBC) categories to apply for a provincial nomination for permanent residence. These streams are intended for workers or international graduates with the skills, education and/or experience required for high-demand […]

British Columbia Issues 92 Invitations in the Tech Pilot Draw

On December 15, 2020, the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) issued 92 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) under the technology sector to apply for a provincial nomination for permanent residence. BC PNP Tech Pilot draw issued ITAs to candidates under the Express Entry BC and Skills immigration categories as explained in the table below: […]

Ontario Issues 668 Notifications of Interest in The New Tech Draw

On December 15, 2020, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) issued 668 targeted Notifications of Interest (NOIs) to candidates who may qualify for Ontario’s Human Capital Priorities (HCP) Stream and have specific work experience. The OINP in its latest tech draw targeted candidates with a (Comprehensive Ranking System) CRS between 460 and 468, and work […]

IRCC Issues 5,000 Invitations in the New Express Entry Draw

On December 9, 2020, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 5,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) in its most recent all-program draw. The minimum score in this draw was 469, same as the previous all-program draw. As per the tie breaking rule applied in this invitation round, all the candidates with a Comprehensive Ranking System […]