The healthcare community has been under immense stress in recent months – in Canada and globally. Doctors, nurses, caregivers and orderlies are risking their lives caring for patients as we face a global health crisis, the likes of which we’ve never before seen. In Canada, many of the orderlies and caregivers who care for our … Continue reading “Canada shows appreciation for healthcare workers seeking asylum”

Whether you are a British Columbia citizen who wants to travel across the border for temporary employment, to study or to visit, getting the paperwork done can be a daunting task. With frequent changes to U.S. immigration laws and visa requirements, it can be nearly impossible to understand all of the intricacies involved without professional … Continue reading “Visiting the U.S.? Which type of visa will you need?”

If you are a British Columbia resident who has received a job offer from an American company, you will likely have several questions about the requirements and procedures to follow to make sure the process is smooth and legal. What makes the process complicated is the fact that it involves the laws of two countries. … Continue reading “You may qualify for the job but do you qualify to enter the U.S.?”

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”