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New Year, New Green Card… It's Gold Or Platinum
Miranda (Sinclair) Glazier’s articles from Gowling WLG are most popular: with Senior Company Executives, HR and Inhouse Counsel in United States with readers working within the Oil & Gas and Law Firm industries The Trump "Gold Card"—an expedited pathway to obtain U.S. permanent residency (a Green Card)—has been rolled out. While key details about specific processing steps and evidentiary requirements remain outstanding, here is what is currently known.
New year, new green card… It’s gold or platinum
The Trump “Gold Card”—an expedited pathway to obtain U.S. permanent residency (a Green Card)—has been rolled out. While key details about specific processing steps and evidentiary requirements remain outstanding, here is what is currently known. Trump Gold Card Eligibility: Available to individuals requesting a Green Card based on exceptional ability or eligibility under a national-interest waiver.
Policy Update: New Authority To Cancel Temporary Resident Documents
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Policy update: New authority to cancel temporary resident documents
As of November 4, 2025, new regulatory authority under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (IRPR) allows Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA) officers to cancel temporary resident documents on an individual basis after they have been issued. These cancellations may apply to: TRVs (Visitor visas) eTAs Work permits Study permits This authority applies to issued documents, not new applications.
Canada's 2026-2028 Immigration Levels Plan From Budget 2025 - A Focus On Sustainable Growth And Skilled Talent
GW Gowling WLG More Gowling WLG is an international law firm built on the belief that the best way to serve clients is to be in tune with their world, aligned with their opportunity and ambitious for their success. Our 1,400+ legal professionals and support teams apply in-depth sector expertise to understand and support our clients’ businesses. Canada has released its Immigration Levels Plan for 2026 - 2028 (the "Immigration Plan") in accordance with Budget 2025. Canada Immigration
New H-1B $100,000 Fee And Gold Card Visa Program - What We Know Today
Beginning at 12:01 a.m. EDT on Sunday, September 21, 2025 (the "Effective Date"), President Trump's September 19, 2025 proclamation restricts individuals seeking to enter the United States in H-1B status without payment of a $100,000 fee. Since the announcement, U.S. government agencies have issued memoranda providing clarification. We expect further information, including details on implementation, to be announced shortly.
New H-1B $100,000 fee and Gold Card visa program – What we know today
Beginning at 12:01 a.m. EDT on Sunday, September 21, 2025 (the “Effective Date”), President Trump’s September 19, 2025 proclamation restricts individuals seeking to enter the United States in H-1B status without payment of a $100,000 fee. Since the announcement, U.S. government agencies have issued memoranda providing clarification. We expect further information, including details on implementation, to be announced shortly.
US Tightens Visa Interview Rules For Foreign Nationals
Effective September 6, 2025, the Department of State issued instructions regarding scheduling visa interview appointments for nonimmigrant visa (NIV) holders. Specifically: Applicants for U.S. NIVs should schedule their visa interview appointments at the U.S. Embassy or Consulate in their country of nationality or residence.
U.S. tightens visa interview rules for foreign nationals
Effective September 6, 2025, the Department of State issued instructions regarding scheduling visa interview appointments for nonimmigrant visa (NIV) holders. Specifically: Applicants for U.S. NIVs should schedule their visa interview appointments at the U.S. Embassy or Consulate in their country of nationality or residence.
Trump Travel Ban: Who's Affected And What You Need To Know
On June 4, United States President Trump signed a proclamation banning citizens of 12 countries from entering the U.S., which will go into effect on June 9, 2025. Citizens impacted include those from Afghanistan, Myanmar (Burma), Chad, Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan and Yemen. Partial restrictions will also affect the citizens of Burundi, Cuba, Laos, Sierra Leone, Togo, Turkmenistan and Venezuela.
Trump travel ban: Who’s affected and what you need to know
On June 4, United States President Trump signed a proclamation banning citizens of 12 countries from entering the U.S., which will go into effect on June 9, 2025. Citizens impacted include those from Afghanistan, Myanmar (Burma), Chad, Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan and Yemen. Partial restrictions will also affect the citizens of Burundi, Cuba, Laos, Sierra Leone, Togo, Turkmenistan and Venezuela.
USCIS Increases U.S. Immigration Fees - General Immigration - United States
United States Citizenship and Immigration Service ("USCIS") released a final rule that will increase a number of immigration filing fees for employers and their foreign workers. USCIS has stated that the fee increases are required to cover growing agency fees, and to support more timely processing of new applications.
USCIS increases U.S. immigration fees
United States Citizenship and Immigration Service ("USCIS") released a final rule that will increase a number of immigration filing fees for employers and their foreign workers. USCIS has stated that the fee increases are required to cover growing agency fees, and to support more timely processing of new applications.
IRCC's Latest Changes To Canada's International Student Program: What Employers Need To Know
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada ("IRCC") recently made two announcements relating to the International Student Program. The changes in both announcements are aimed at better protecting and supporting international students. The cost of living requirement, which has not changed since 2000, will increase to better prepare students and align more realistically with expenditures associated with living in Canada. This change will help prevent student vulnerability and exploitation.
New Ukrainian Permanent Residency Pathway Announced
On October 23, 2023, Immigration, Refugee, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced the details of a new pathway to Permanent Residency for Ukrainian nationals in Canada.
New Ukrainian Permanent Residency Pathway Announced
On October 23, 2023, Immigration, Refugee, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced the details of a new pathway to Permanent Residency for Ukrainian nationals in Canada.
Expansion Of The Francophone Mobility Program
Announced on June 15, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will expand the Francophone Mobility Program (the "Program") for a period of two years. Under the new requirements, the minimum language proficiency has been reduced to a moderate command of French. The Program will apply to all occupations with the exception of jobs in primary agriculture.
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