#USA Visa Policy

[usadvlottery]

Discover the nuances of U.S. visas in 'Unlocking the Secrets of U.S. Visas: Immigrant vs. Non-Immigrant Options.' This guide unveils the distinctions between temporary and permanent stays, providing insights into eligibility criteria and demystifying the intricacies of the U.S. visa landscape.

[npzlawyersforimmigration]

Employers Alert: H-1B Cap Registration Opens Soon + How to Handle ICE Raids

https://preview.mailerlite.io/preview/535786/emails/145607126780217237

#H1BCap2026 #ImmigrationUpdates #WorkplaceRaidPreparedness #I9Compliance #H1BRegistration #EmployerCompliance #WorkplaceEnforcement #ICEAudit #H1BLottery #BusinessImmigration

[jamesanderson97]

How Are Immigration Trends Changing in the United States?

Since the immigration trend is on the rise, US immigration consultants have become a crucial figure. A large number of individuals are seeking opportunities for jobs and education and are starting a venture in the United States.

[head-post]

Northern border crisis gets worse, US attorney Wrigley says

North Dakota Attorney General Drew Wrigley (R) has issued a stark warning about the flow of illegal immigration across the northern US border, arguing that the situation, which has intensified under the Biden administration, is likely to worsen, US Media reported.

Wrigley spoke on Wednesday at a field hearing hosted by the House Subcommittee on Immigration Integrity, Security and Enforcement in Grand Forks, North Dakota. The hearing “The Biden Border Crisis: North Dakota Perspectives” focused on how illegal crossings across the northern border are affecting North Dakota residents and communities. Only Republican legislators attended the meeting.

North Dakota is home to 18 land ports of entry along a 310-mile stretch of the 5,525-mile northern US border, and only three ports are open 24 hours a day. Wrigley stated:

“The situation has deteriorated significantly in recent years, and the current situation is untenable with millions of illegal entrants streaming across America’s southwest border. North Dakota is already experiencing negative law enforcement impacts due to the Biden Administration’s refusal to shut down the border, but my concern is that the worst is yet to come, both in terms of street crimes and national security.”

Wrigley reported that there were 4,444 migrant encounters in fiscal year (FY) 2023, a significant increase from 2,127 in FY 2022 and 548 in FY 2021. He also emphasised that preliminary data shows that the upward trend will continue in FY 2024.

Wrigley also noted the striking difference in drug prices at US borders, highlighting that fentanyl and synthetic opioids can be purchased for as little as 25 cents per pill on the southwest border, while North Dakota can fetch between $60 and $80 per pill, making it attractive to drug traffickers.

Read more HERE

[abroadstudydelhi]

MBBS (bachelor of Medicine, bachelor of surgery) aspirants To make it neat, it was about creating better opportunities for global students. This article delves into the benefits of this policy change for MBBS candidates

[carbonalchemy]

Important for the US trans people

Important to know: under EU law, individuals who face persecution based on their gender identity or sexual orientation can be eligible for asylum.

The EU Qualification Directive (2011/95/EU) says that persecution due to sexual orientation and gender identity can be grounds for refugee status. We've already received LGBTQ+ refugees from Russia for years.

So, if policy proposals such as Project 2025 come to be in the USA as they're now presented, transgender individuals from the USA could seek asylum in the EU. And I underline, not by finding a job and getting a visa first but as an asylum seeker.

The asylum process requires applicants to demonstrate a well-founded fear of persecution in their home country. Each case is assessed individually, considering the specific circumstances and evidence presented, so if anything starts happening, document everything. The more, the better.

The LGBTQ+ right recognition varies between the member states so it's the safest, if things come to this, to look for the countries that have higher established protection for LGBTQ+ people (ie. Malta, Belgium, Denmark, Spain, the Netherlands, Sweden, Finland, Ireland, Germany, France). The local LGBTQ+ organisations often have legal resources and can consult as to what is required.

I know this is a horrifying situation and no one wants to leave their country and home and start new in a country where they possibly don't speak the language or have any support network, but if things come to this, the EU should be mandated to offer asylum.

For people in the EU, remember that your vote can help people in the USA. If you vote against refugees, you're also voting against people in situations like this.

[justinspoliticalcorner]

Oliver Willis at Daily Kos:

Billionaire Trump donor Elon Musk and Trump’s travel partner and conservative activist Laura Loomer, who has embraced and promoted a host of racist notions, are in a public feud about immigration. The argument has received support on both sides, exposing another early division in the MAGA coalition.

The dispute began after Loomer complained on X about Donald Trump’s decision to name Sriram Krishnan adviser of AI in his upcoming administration. Loomer quoted a post in which Krishnan advocated for removing green card per-country caps for skilled immigrants.  “It’s alarming to see the number of career leftists who are now being appointed to serve in Trump’s admin when they share views that are in direct opposition to Trump’s America First agenda,” she said. Loomer, who has described herself as an “Islamophobe” who supports “pro-white nationalism,” went on to describe Krishnan and others like him as advocates for foreign students coming to the United States to “take jobs that should be given to American STEM students.”

Later, Musk argued in favor of providing more visas to tech workers while responding to an X user expressing sympathy with Loomer’s position. “The number of people who are super talented engineers AND super motivated in the USA is far too low,” he said.  Responding to another X user calling for a more restrictive visa policy, Musk said, “Your understanding of the situation is upside-down and backwards,” arguing that there is a “dire shortage of extremely talented and motivated engineers in America.” 

Vivek Ramaswamy, who Trump named co-chair of the Department of Government Efficiency along with Musk, chimed in to argue that “American culture has venerated mediocrity over excellence for way too long.” “A culture that celebrates the prom queen over the math olympiad champ, or the jock over the valedictorian, will not produce the best engineers,” he said. [...] After Loomer’s X account was reportedly suspended and her ability to recruit subscribers limited, she alleged that Musk made the changes in retaliation to her criticisms of Krishnan and Trump backers in the tech industry who support bringing in more immigrant workers.

[...] The feud has exposed a schism between two of the key groups of the Trump constituency: anti-immigrant racists and billionaire tech executives who seek to cut spending on social good while pushing tax cuts for the wealthy.

MAGA-on-MAGA violence between the Musk/Ramaswamy/Tech Bros faction and the Loomer faction has brewed over H1B Visas and immigration more generally.

See Also:

The Status Kuo: Just Don’t Come for MY Immigrants!

Pepperspectives: MAGA Infighting

[somethingusefulfromflorida]

I don't believe there's going to be a mass exodus to Canada, but I do think Canada is going to tighten their border anyway, probably in collaboration with the trump government (both before and after the conservatives sweep Trudeau's party from power). They're gonna crack down on "medical tourism," make it so Americans can't get abortions in Canada, probably by making the procedure too expensive, requiring it to go through insurance so the states will know about it and prosecute you when you get home. This will only effect poor people.

If things get REALLY bad stateside, if the humanitarian crisis escalates to full scale brain drain, then Canada will close up shop entirely, no entrance without visas, no asylum. They already have a third-country policy with the USA, meaning that neither side accepts refugees from the other You can't, for example, go from Syria to Canada to the United States, you'd have to stay in Canada. You can't go from Honduras to the US to Canada, you'd have to stay in the US. Whichever country you get to first is the one you have to stay in. This would almost certainly be used to deny entrance to Americans seeking asylum. Canadians will treat Americans the way Americans treat Mexicans. "This is America's problem, not ours, why should our taxes pay for them to stay here?"

Again, rich people (especially rich white people) will have it easy, be able to find jobs and stay long term, but poor black and brown people, trans people, pregnant people, they'll be bussed back south and charged by the feds. Republicans already want to make it illegal to cross state borders to subvert them, do you think they'll go easier on people fleeing internationally? And Canada really has no obligation to help anyone, least of all "entitled Americans who have no one to blame but themselves," even though the people who need help are the victims.

Whatever you think the absolute worst is, it won't be that. It'll be bad, maybe just as bad or worse, but in a different way you can't even imagine. Who knows? None of my predictions have ever come true, even the ones I hedge. I was way off about the election itself, so the aftermath is completely unknown, I'm just thinking what would be the most advantageous to Republicans (they tend to get what they want).

[beardedmrbean]

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A California woman was sentenced Monday to more than 3 years in prison in a long-running case over a business that helped pregnant Chinese women travel to the United States to deliver babies who automatically became American citizens.

U.S. District Judge R. Gary Klausner gave Phoebe Dong a 41-month sentence and ordered her immediately taken into custody from his federal court in Los Angeles. Dong and her husband were convicted in September of conspiracy and money laundering through their company, USA Happy Baby.

The sentencing came as birthright citizenship has been thrust into the spotlight in the United States with the return of President Donald Trump to the White House. Since taking office, Trump issued an executive order to narrow the definition of birthright citizenship, a move quickly blocked by a federal judge who called it “blatantly unconstitutional.”

Dong and her husband, Michael Liu, were among more than a dozen people charged in an Obama-era crackdown on so-called “birth tourism” schemes that helped Chinese women hide their pregnancies while traveling to the United States to give birth. Such businesses have long operated in various states catering to people from China, Russia, Nigeria and elsewhere.

Under the 14th Amendment, any child born in the United States is an American citizen. Many have seen these trips as a way to help their children secure a U.S. college education and a better future — especially since the tourists themselves can apply for permanent residency once the children turn 21.

During her sentencing hearing, Dong wiped away tears as she recalled growing up without siblings due to China’s strict “ one-child ” policy and told the court that the Chinese government forced her mother to have an abortion. Moving to the United States was challenging, she said, but Dong grew hopeful after having children of her own and saw she could help Chinese women who want to have additional children in California.

“I don’t want to lose my kids,” she told the court. “I hope you can give me fair judgment. I will take all my responsibility.”

Federal prosecutors sought a more than five year sentence for Dong and argued that she and Liu helped more than 100 pregnant Chinese women travel to the United States. They said the pair worked with others to coach women on how to trick customs officials by flying into airports believed to be more lax while wearing loose-fitting clothing to hide their pregnancies.

“For tens of thousands of dollars each, defendant helped her numerous customers deceive U.S. authorities and buy U.S. citizenship for their children,” prosecutors said in court filings. They declined to comment after the sentencing.

In December, Liu was also sentenced to 41 months in prison. Dong's lawyer, John McNicholas, asked that she be allowed to serve her term after Liu completes his sentence because of their three children. The youngest is 13.

Federal prosecutor Kevin Fu agreed to the delay but Klausner refused and had her taken into custody immediately. Dong removed a necklace and gave it to a family member before she was led away.

The USA Happy Baby case was part of a broader probe into businesses that helped Chinese women travel to give birth in California. The operator of another business is believed to have fled to China, McNicholas wrote in court filings, while another was sentenced in 2019 to 10 months in prison after pleading guilty to conspiracy and visa fraud for running the company known as “ You Win USA.”

McNicholas said he feels Dong was given a much longer sentence because the government and Klausner blame her for the babies that were born U.S. citizens. That, he said, is unrelated to the allegations that she and Liu helped women travel to the United States to give birth.

“Our position was these children are born in America. They’re citizens,” McNicholas said, adding that Dong will appeal. “Implicitly, he’s saying being born here is not enough.”

[usadvlottery]

US Immigration and Customs Laws encompass a complex framework governing the movement of people and goods across the United States' borders. These laws are designed to regulate immigration, prevent illegal entry, ensure national security, and facilitate lawful trade and travel. They cover a wide range of topics, including visa requirements, border security measures, customs duties, import/export regulations, and enforcement mechanisms. Compliance with these laws is crucial for maintaining legal status, preventing unauthorized entry, and upholding the nation's safety and security. Various government agencies, such as the Department of Homeland Security, Customs and Border Protection, and Immigration and Customs Enforcement, oversee the enforcement and administration of these laws.

[npzlawyersforimmigration]

Canadian Immigration in 2025: Key Changes and Emerging Trends

https://visaserve.com/canadian-immigration-in-2025-key-changes-and-emerging-trends/

#CanadaImmigration #Immigration2025 #ExpressEntry #ImmigrationFraud #FrancophoneImmigration #ImmigrationPilots #CanadaVisa #IRCCUpdates

[jaydendoodles]

summary of what these new executive orders will do for those who don't feel like reading all that shit. (source: https://www.wbaltv.com/article/track-the-executive-orders-president-donald-trump-signed-on-day-1/63458999)

all of the subtitles representing each order are shortened to 2 words based on the full order's title because i originally wrote this for something with a short character limit.

RESTORING NAMES: renames the mountain of Denali to Mt Mckinley. the Gulf of Mexico becomes Gulf of America (super cringe and i am never calling them that)

DESIGNATING CARTELS: cartels and foreign gangs are classified as terror groups, trump will use "Alien Enemies Act" to deport immigrants who were born in nations the gangs are from

REFORMING THE: no more diversity/equity rules for fed hiring. new guys must uphold "ideals of our american republic"

which most likely just means they are trump dickriders and other such fascists…

ENDING RADICAL: eliminates DEI and environmental justice requirements for hiring, as well as positions related to that, as well as any money going to diversity

DEFENDING WOMEN: trans people are no longer legally recognized by the state. redefines sex and gender to exclude trans people. he wants to undo any sex change on legal documents(?) ban the gov from supporting trans people. ban trans people from using preferred and they will require prisons to forcefully detransition trans people.

ESTABLISHING AND: creates "DOGE", also known as elon musk's position in trump's white house. to make the gov more "efficient".

AMERICA FIRST: prioritize USA and Trump's interests in america's global politics and actions.

PROTECTING UNITED: stricter screening and visas for new immigrants. will possibly ban people from certain countries from attempting to immigrate at all. they will try to deport a bunch of people.

UNLEASHING ALASKA: basically revokes any previous regulations that said that you can't drill for oil and gas in environmentally protected regions in Alaska

PROTECTING AGAINST (#10): gonna be stricter on immigration laws. make it a priority to deal with illegal immigrants. additionally will create Homeland Security Task Forces in every state. They want to try to identify every unregistered immigrant and announce it. Trump wants to make detention facilities (concentration camps) for holding the people who are apprehended. he wants state and local cops to be allowed to act as immigration officers. will undo most of the biden admin's actions regarding immigration. will prohibit federal funding from going to any city/state that refuses to comply with this/acting as sanctuary for these undocumented people. ban any money from going to things that he finds to be benefitting undocumented migrants. he's also gonna be hiring a lot more immigration cops...

tl;dr for PROTECTING AGAINST… increase the police state so that they can deport or detain as many undocumented migrants in concentration camps as possible

REEVALUATING AID: all foreign aid must align with donald trump's foreign policy and it'll be paused for 90 days for him to evaluate it all.

DECLARING ENERGY: declare a national energy emergency and allow energy resource collection on federal lands. allow agencies or governors to possibly be exempt from the regulations of the endangered species act. in other words, reckless oil drilling.

RESTORING DEATH: the AG must now pursue the death penalty for all crimes that are severe enough. he wants to try to reimprison the people on death row that biden let go. attempt to overrule supreme court precedents that make it harder to execute someone.

SECURING BORDER: build a wall. try to punish those who violate immigration laws and any citizen who may aid those people. deport more people. arrest and deport more migrants.

VALUE CITIZENSHIP: no more birthright citizenship… you're not a citizen if your mom wasn't documented (or if both your parents just weren't citizens even if they were legally here) at the time of your birth.

REFUGEE ADMISSIONS: revokes biden admin rulings about refugees being allowed to seek refuge in the USA. entry via the US Refugee Admissions Program is suspended and any refugee attempting to come in will only be allowed case-by-case until homeland security says it is in the so-called national interest to allow USRAP.

AMERICAN ENERGY: no EV requirement anymore. freedom of gas stoves lmao. encourage oil drilling and other energy collection much more domestically. revokes 12 biden climate change executive orders- (good strat if we want to all die.) sigh. abolishes American Climate Corps. abolishes any agency created by the revoked executive orders.-

-yknow what? just assume if it's a climate regulation, it just got shot in the back of the head. new interstate oil pipelines. bye bye Green New Deal. aghhhhh!!!

MILITARY ROLE: have the military at the borders to seal them and prevent 'invasion' by illegal migrants.

HOLDING FORMER: 50 people have their security clearance terminated.

RESTORING ACCOUNTABILITY (20): reinstates a 1st term trump order with some amendments. basically just says he can fire people in the executive branch if they disobey him or his higher-up underlings that also have to obey him.

WITHDRAWING FROM: we are no longer part of the World Health Organization and won't follow its rules.

APPLICATION OF: TikTok must follow trump's rules about national security if it wants to not be banned in the USA.

INITIAL RESCISSIONS: he revokes 67 other biden executive orders (which trump summarizes as "radical DEI ideology")

it would just be easier to link to the document than send screenshots of the list of all 67 orders so https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/01/initial-rescissions-of-harmful-executive-orders-and-actions/

notable ones he revoked include "Tackling the Climate Crisis at Home and Abroad" and "Promoting Access to Voting" and "Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities Through the Federal Government" or "Protecting Worker Health and Safety" as well as "Advancing Equality for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Intersex Individuals" because he totally really loves the working class and minorities ( :/ )

RESTORING FREEDOM: he wants to investigate the executive branch's activities during biden's term to determine if they violated the first amendment particularly about alleged censorship of protected speech on social media.

ENDING THE: trump admin appears to want to free the jan 6 rioters. the fed totally isn't allowed to go after political opponents anymore. anyway, this is going to be used to go after political opponents for supposedly violating this order during the biden admin and remedying what violations they find.

PUTTING AMERICA (26): leaving the Paris Agreement. leaving any agreements made under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. revoking the US International Climate Finance Plan. this will somehow make the US a leader in climate and energy.

[allthebrazilianpolitics]

Brazil Alters Reception Policy for Afghans and Wants to Stop Being a Route to the USA

Change in the granting of humanitarian visas to those fleeing the Taliban faces criticism

The Brazilian government has announced a change in the humanitarian reception policy for Afghans on the grounds that Brazil has established itself as a gateway for immigrants who, fleeing the Taliban, seek to emigrate to the United States along dangerous routes.

The ordinance published this Tuesday (26) establishes that, from October onwards, visas will only be granted to Afghans if the availability of places in shelters is proven — which would happen through cooperation agreements signed between civil society organizations and the state.

The change comes months after an outbreak of scabies among immigrants from the country who lived at São Paulo International Airport, in Guarulhos. However, the alteration has raised concerns among activists and experts.

Continue reading.

[globalindiantv2]

Trump offers ‘Gold Card’ US immigration for US$ 5 million

Trump has announced the Gold Card, a new US immigration program priced at $5 million. This initiative replaces the EB-5 visa, offering a faster route to citizenship and investment opportunities for wealthy individuals. The program is expected to generate revenue and boost the US economy. With plans to issue 10 million Gold Cards, this move aims to reduce the national deficit. Official details will be released in two weeks. Stay informed about this significant change in US immigration policy.

[hbcanada]

How H1B Visa Holders Can Secure a Canada Open Work Permit

Due to better opportunities, work-life balance, and a more stable immigration process, many H1B visa holders in the U.S. seek to immigrate to Canada. However, some H1B holders qualify for an Open Work Permit (OWP) in Canada, meaning that they can work for any employer without a job-specific permit.

In a bid to pull educated individuals, including IT professionals, engineers, doctors, and other specialists, Canada introduced a new work permit program that permits eligible H1B holder visa workers inside the US to seamlessly integrate into the Canadian job market. The open work permit provides greater flexibility than H1B, where an individual gets tied up to the H1B employer to whom the H1B link is provided.

To be eligible for the H1B Canada open work permit, candidates usually require:

H1B visa sponsorship and must work in the U.S.                                        

High-demand occupation work experience documentation

A valid passport and supporting documents stipulated by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)

The program is also ideal for H1B visa holders exploring opportunities in Canada without the burden of employer sponsorship, ensuring its attractiveness to the skilled workforce.

5 Ways H1B Canada Helps US Immigrants to Settle in Canada

H1B to Canada is a unique information platform that provides trusted resources for H1B visa holders to transition smoothly to Canada. Stay updated with the latest information, professional advice, and customized solutions for moving from the U.S. to Canada.

H1B Canada guides you through every aspect of Canadian immigration policies, determining the eligibility for a Canada H1B work permit

The platform guides you in obtaining a Canada open work permit through step-by-step assistance from H1B holders to online work.

H1B Canada Job Search Support connects employers and skilled professionals to help them find employment before or after they migrate to Canada.

Educates H1B holders on permanent residency options available, like Express Entry and Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs)

Experienced professionals assist candidates with the legal and procedural process of relocating to Canada,  reducing risks and delays.

With the guidance and knowledge of H1B Canada, H1B visa holders can approach the immigration journey with certainty and achieve a promising future in Canada.

Frequently Asked Questions

I am working on an H1B visa in the U.S. Is it possible to apply for an open work permit in Canada?

Yes, H1B visa holders in the USA can apply for a Canada open work permit if they satisfy the requirements specified by IRCC. The permit permits them to work for any employer in Canada.

Time to get an open work permit?

Processing times vary according to the application volume and how thoroughly you have corrected or completed your documents, but it usually stays between a few weeks or a few months.

Is a job offer needed for a Canada open work permit?

A job offer is not necessary for an open work permit. However, having a job before arriving can help make your transition into the Canadian job market less difficult.

Are my wife and my dependents able to join me in Canada?

Yes, holders of open work permits can also bring their spouses and children along, with the possibility of applying for permits to work and study as well.

How many options are there in Canada for permanent residency?

H1B visa holders are eligible to apply for permanent residence through Express Entry, Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs), or other available immigration pathways for skilled workers.

Conclusion

H1B Canada open work permit provides a great opportunity for H1B visa holders to migrate from the U.S. to Canada with a broader spectrum of eligibility criteria.  H1B Canada helps individuals in getting through the whole process smoothly, from getting a work permit to applying for a permanent residency. If you are an H1B holder in search of career stability and a better quality of life in your new home, Canada could be your next destination.