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Canada's Immigration Minister, Sean Fraser, made an announcement on Tuesday regarding a new initiative. The government plans to establish an open work-permit stream that will allow 10,000 American H-1B visa holders to come and work in Canada. Starting from July 16, 2023, H-1B specialty occupation visa holders in the US, along with their immediate family members, will be eligible to apply to come to Canada.

we interviewed Ron Matten who is a veteran lawyer and the founder of Matten Law. We begin by talking about the three criteria under the O-1A visa: the original contribution, critical capacity, and awards. After that, we expand into answering questions from the audience. Let's dive in!

The article highlights the 1990 Immigration Act's impact, emphasizing the Optional Practical Training (OPT) program for international students in the U.S., including its types and significance for post-graduation employment.

Great news for students in India! If you're planning to join a U.S. university in Fall 2023, you'll be relieved to know that visa interview slots are now open. The U.S. embassy announced that appointments are available from mid-July to mid-August all over India for F-1 visas.

An F-1 Visa is a visa category issued by the United States to foreign students who wish to pursue academic studies in the country. There are a number of restrictions and opportunities that come with this visa and the student status. As students, there is a lot to navigate through and figure out while living in the States. In June 2022, while we were ideating on the book, we emailed 2,500 people, primarily immigrants on temporary visas, and asked a simple question:

Embarking on an entrepreneurial journey is a challenging endeavor for anyone, but for immigrant students in the United States, it presents a unique set of obstacles. In June 2022, when Unshackled was still in the works, we emailed 2,500 people, primarily immigrants on temporary visas, and asked a simple question:

This article shares information on H-1B layoffs, the sixty-day grace period after job loss, and your options if you are laid off.This article is taken from “Chapter 3: The Most Popular Gamble” in the book Unshackled, co-authored by Soundarya Balasubramani and Sameer Khedekar.

Reclamo, a new web app created by Justicia Lab, helps immigrant workers who have experienced wage theft. By answering questions in English or Spanish with the help of an advocate in the app, users can build case details, learn their rights, and finish legal claims that can be filed within an hour instead of months.

Article At A Glance: This article share information on H-1B layoffs, the sixty day grace period after job loss, and your options if you are laid off.