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Biden eases laws for non-citizen spouses & children of its nationals

Measure will provide protection to about 500,000 spouses of US citizens and approximately 50,000 children under 21 years old

Biden eases laws for non-citizen spouses & children of its nationals
Updated On : 24 Jun 2024 | 6:19 PM IST

PR in Canada: Country announces Express Entry Draw for foreigners

System ranks candidates ranked based on age, education, work experience, language ability

PR in Canada: Country announces Express Entry Draw for foreigners
Updated On : 21 Jun 2024 | 6:59 PM IST

Hong Kong to offer residency to wealthy for $3.8 million investment

Known as the Capital Investment Entrant Scheme, the plan was announced during Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee's policy address in October.

Hong Kong to offer residency to wealthy for $3.8 million investment
Updated On : 20 Dec 2023 | 9:58 AM IST

US recommends job authorisation documents early in Green Card application

A White House Commission has recommended issuing an employment authorisation card and other necessary travel documents at the preliminary stage of the Green Card application processing system, a proposal if approved by the US president would be a big relief to thousands of foreign professionals, an overwhelming majority of whom are Indians. A recommendation on this was approved by the White House Commission for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Affairs on Thursday. A Green Card, known officially as a Permanent Resident Card, is a document issued to immigrants to the US as evidence that the bearer has been granted the privilege of residing permanently. There are multiple stages in the Green Card application process, and it starts with employers filing I-140 applications, and the next important step is an adjustment of status called I485. This is when they currently get their Employment Authorisation Card - EAD and travel documents Advance Parole, which .

US recommends job authorisation documents early in Green Card application
Updated On : 27 Oct 2023 | 9:59 AM IST

Overaged for Canadian PR? New law ups your chances of immigration

Bill C-19 Amendments are primarily aimed at making amends to the Express Entry system in Canada. It brings in a change to the present system of issuing invitations to apply, under the Comprehensive Ra

Overaged for Canadian PR? New law ups your chances of immigration
Updated On : 10 Mar 2023 | 8:05 PM IST

Singapore makes it costlier for foreign businessmen to get PR under GIP

Foreign businessmen in Singapore will have to invest significantly higher and hire more locals to qualify to become permanent residents under the Global Investor Programme (GIP) from March 15, making it more costly to be based in the city-state. As per the changes announced by the Economic Development Board (EDB) on Thursday, foreign investors, including those keen on setting up family offices here, will have to channel additional funds to the local financial system and hire more locals, The Straits Times newspaper reported. The new requirements will kick in on March 15 this year and generate more jobs for Singaporeans in the finance, tax, fund management and legal sector, the statutory body under the Ministry of Trade and Industry said. The GIP, launched in 2004, accords permanent residency to eligible global investors who intend to drive their businesses and investment growth from Singapore. It was last revised in March 2020. The programme is part of the government's efforts to .

Singapore makes it costlier for foreign businessmen to get PR under GIP
Updated On : 03 Mar 2023 | 1:30 PM IST

Canadian govt receives record 431,645 new permanent residents in 2022

In 2022, IRCC processed approximately 5.2 million applications for permanent residence, temporary residence and citizenship

Canadian govt receives record 431,645 new permanent residents in 2022
Updated On : 04 Jan 2023 | 12:10 PM IST

How will EAGLE Act help Green Card seekers?

Indians in the US, who have applied for the 'Green Card', have been facing long waiting periods. But, there is a silver lining on the horizon in the form of the EAGLE Act. What is the EAGLE Act?

How will EAGLE Act help Green Card seekers?
Updated On : 19 Dec 2022 | 7:00 AM IST

Faster Green Card for Indians? All you need to know about the new EAGLE Act

The primary aim of the EAGLE Act is to shift the basis of giving the Green Card from the place of birth to skills

Faster Green Card for Indians? All you need to know about the new EAGLE Act
Updated On : 15 Dec 2022 | 4:23 PM IST

Permanent residency for foreigners bringing Rs 10 crore

However, the foreign investment should result in generating employment to at least 20 resident Indians every financial year

Permanent residency for foreigners bringing Rs 10 crore
Updated On : 24 Nov 2016 | 9:51 AM IST