When sponsoring a worker for a particular role, employers need to understand how to apply for a sponsor licence and that the worker is sponsored for a job in an eligible standard occupational classification (‘SOC’) code listed in the Appendix.
Immigration
How to Obtain a Reference Number for Certificate of Sponsorship
UK Work Visas | 4 min Read
How to get certificate of sponsorship (cos) reference number– UK Business Visa Consultant in India
In this article we have covered these important points:What is a Certificate of Sponsorship?A certificate of Sponsorship (CoS)…
Increase in Nonimmigrant Visas Fees at Consulates Delayed to June 17, 2023
The Department of State has delayed the effective date of the increase in consular fees from May 30, 2023, to June 17, 2023 (to provide a 60-day delay after the final rule was received by Congress).
The most relevant fee…
New Verified Traveller Program Launching in Canada
The Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA) will launch a new Verified Traveller program that offers a faster and more efficient screening experience for eligible travellers at select airports across Canada. The new Verified Traveller program will replace the current…
The Logic of Making You Wait (and Wait and Wait and Wait…)
If you are one of the 3+ million people waiting for your case in Immigration Court or at the Asylum […]
How to Apply for an Exempt Vignette
UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) offers the exempt vignette to people who are exempt from immigration control. The Home Office recommends that in order to avoid delays on arrival in the UK, those who are exempt from immigration control should…
USCIS Guidance on Analyzing Employers Ability to Pay Wages
Photo by Israel Andrade on Unsplash In March 2023, USCIS issued a policy guidance on how to analyze an employer’s ability to pay the proffered wage for immigrant petitions in first, second, and third preference employment-based immigrant visa classifications. The…
June 8 Webinar | New E-Verify Law: Guidelines for Florida Employers with Over 25 Employees to Ensure Compliance by July 1
Thursday, June 8, 20233:00 – 4:00 p.m. ET
As of July 1, private Florida businesses that employ 25 or more people will be required to implement and use E-Verify, the federal online system that confirms U.S. work eligibility. Businesses…
Immigrating To Canada As An Entrepreneur With Guest Expert Calgary Immigration Lawyer Evelyn Ackah
Discover how you can make your entrepreneurial dreams a reality in Canada by checking out this exclusive LinkedIn Live session by David Barnett with guest expert Calgary immigration lawyer Evelyn Ackah. David and Evelyn discuss how people can use entrepreneurship…
GT Immigration Policy Briefing | May 26, 2023
Legislative Updates
- Two immigration bills were introduced in Congress this week: The Dignity Act and The Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act.
- The Dignity Act, introduced by Reps. Maria Elvira Salazar (R-Fla) and Veronica Escobar (D-Tex), would, among other things,
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