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Canada announces new travel measures for families and international students

Visas & Travels - 3 October 2020

Canada announces new travel measures for families and international students

While Canadian citizens and Canadian permanent residents can travel to Canada, foreign nationals are subject to the travel restrictions.

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Minister Marco E. L. Mendicino, Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Minister Bill Blair and Health Minister…

Seeking entry to Japan? Here’s what you need to know

Visas & Travels - 1 October 2020

Seeking entry to Japan? Here’s what you need to know

Even though Japan is relaxing its entry restrictions on those from overseas, except for tourists, visa applicants will be required to meet strict conditions to receive permission to enter the country. | BLOOMBERG

JT – In a long-awaited move, Japan is partially reopening its borders, allowing all foreign nationals from around the world…

Proposed U.S. Visa Changes Explained

Visas & Travels - 27 September 2020

Proposed U.S. Visa Changes Explained

The Trump administration has proposed to eliminate "duration of status" on visas for international students, exchange visitors, and those working in international media.

VOA – The Trump administration has proposed to eliminate “duration of status” on visas for international students, exchange visitors, and…

Canada speeding up processing for spousal applications

Visas & Travels - 24 September 2020

Canada speeding up processing for spousal applications

With these initiatives, IRCC aims to accelerate, prioritize and finalize approximately 6,000 spousal applications each month from October until December 2020.

Today, the Honourable Marco E. L. Mendicino, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, is announcing action to speed up spousal…

U.S. Proposes to Change Admission Period Structure for F, J and I Nonimmigrants

Visas & Travels - 24 September 2020

U.S. Proposes to Change Admission Period Structure for F, J and I Nonimmigrants

Aliens from countries associated with high visa overstay rates (rates greater than 10% for student and exchange visitors) will be limited to up to a two-year fixed period of stay to increase monitoring, deter immigration violations and incentivize timely departure.

The Department of Homeland Security has announced a proposed rule to require a fixed period of stay for international students,…