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Month: November 2016


Employment immigration changes may come if NAFTA is revised

Nov 22, 2016 | Employment Immigration

For residents of British Columbia, the United States has always been a big draw for employment. The implementation of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) made heading south of the border simpler and even more appealing for skilled workers. However, if NAFTA is renegotiated, employment immigration policies may change for Canadians wishing to work in … Continue reading “Employment immigration changes may come if NAFTA is revised”

Musicians may need employment immigration assistance to tour U.S.

Nov 17, 2016 | Employment Immigration

Many aspiring British Columbia bands and performers have dreams of making it big in the music business. For some, the path to success may lead them south of the border. In order to cross that border, however, the business of employment immigration will need to be addressed first. The United States offers many opportunities for … Continue reading “Musicians may need employment immigration assistance to tour U.S.”

Will employment immigration be impacted by President Trump?

Nov 10, 2016 | Employment Immigration

Change in a neighbour’s yard can often cause a trickle down effect on the other side of the fence. When the neighbour in question happens to have the world’s largest economy, that effect could be significant. In the wake of the recent victory of Donald Trump in the Presidential election, many Canadians may be wondering how … Continue reading “Will employment immigration be impacted by President Trump?”

Cross-border workers may need employment immigration assistance

Nov 4, 2016 | Employment Immigration

One of the benefits of living in Canada is having access to our southern neighbour, a country that offers more opportunities than almost anywhere else in the world. Citizens of British Columbia are in an especially advantageous position, with the United States border close at hand for the majority of the population. Employment opportunities can often … Continue reading “Cross-border workers may need employment immigration assistance”

Buyer Beware – New USCIS filing fee schedule effective December 23, 2016

Nov 2, 2016 | Immigration

Immigration Benefit Request New Fee ($) Old Fee ($) G-1041 Genealogy Index Search Request 65 20 G-1041A Genealogy Records Request (Copy from Microfilm) 65 20 G-1041A Genealogy Records Request (Copy from Textual Record) 65 35 I-90 Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card 455 365 I-102 Application for Replacement/Initial Nonimmigrant Arrival-Departure Document 445 330 I-129/129CW Petition … Continue reading “Buyer Beware – New USCIS filing fee schedule effective December 23, 2016”