Canada has recently announced the implementation of a Global Skills Strategy aimed at prioritizing the adjudication of work permit applications in key “high-demand” occupations. As part of the new Strategy, the LMIA process will be streamlined through the removal of standard recruitment activities for certain qualifying employers. Additionally, certain work […]
UPDATE – Document Legalization Services Resume in Venezuela
13 Jun
by Foster, on Immigration Updates
On June 11, 2017, SAREN, the government agency in Venezuela that is authorized to issue Apostilles and legalizations on Venezuelan documents, announced that it has resumed document legalization services. Last week SAREN’s offices suffered significant damages during anti-government protests, forcing the agency to suspend services. However, as a result of […]
VENEZUELA – Document Legalization Services Suspended Indefinitely
13 Jun
by Foster, on Immigration Updates
On June 8, 2017, SAREN, the government agency in Venezuela that is authorized to issue Apostilles and legalizations on Venezuelan documents, announced a suspension of all document legalization services. According to SAREN’s communication, the service suspension is due to a fire at its Caracas offices on June 7 that was […]
Department of Labor Announces Increased Scrutiny of Employment-Based Immigration Programs
12 Jun
by Foster, on Immigration Updates
The Department of Labor (DOL) has recently announced a more aggressive enforcement policy directed at employment-based nonimmigrant visa programs, stating that they will more “vigorously” enforce all laws within its jurisdiction and take civil and criminal referral actions against entities believed to be committing visa program fraud and abuse. This […]