Trump extends freeze on some work visas The immigration freeze has been extended until the end of March. U.S. President Donald Trump is extending a moratorium on temporary work visas for tech and other occupations. By Shelby Thevenot
The impact of the U.S. election on Canadian immigration ANALYSIS: Why the election result is unlikely to affect Canada's appeal to global talent and demand among those in the U.S. to move to Canada. As the U.S. counts votes to determine the winner between President Donald Trump and former Vice-President Joe Biden, it is worth taking a look at how the election result will impact Canada’s immigration system and desire of those looking to move to Canada from the U.S. By Kareem El-Assal
U.S. economy lost $100B due to Trump immigration ban: Report The Brookings Institution estimates the American economy lost $100 billion following Trump's June 2020 Executive Order on immigration. Restricting immigration has proven costly to the U.S. economy, according to a new report. By Kareem El-Assal
Has Trump increased U.S. immigration to Canada? ANALYSIS: A look at why immigration from the U.S. has increased. It is not just about Trump. Skilled worker immigration from the U.S. to Canada is on the rise. By Kareem El-Assal
How Biden and Trump differ on immigration With the U.S. elections just two months away, we compare the immigration policies of the main presidential candidates. On November 3rd of this year, the U.S. will choose which presidential candidate will lead the country for the next four years. By Mohanad Moetaz
Trump Adds Venezuela, North Korea, Chad to New Travel Ban United States President Donald Trump has added Venezuela, North Korea, and Chad to the list of countries directly affected by a so-called ‘travel ban’, in doing so severely limiting the ability of some people from those countries to enter the US. By Hugo O'Doherty
Trump Unveils Plan to Slash US Immigration Numbers and Move to Merit-Based System United States President Donald Trump and two Republican Senators have presented an immigration plan that would move the country towards what they call a ‘merit-based’ system that rewards highly skilled workers. The plan would also cut legal immigration to the US by around 50 percent over the coming decade. Before and after coming to power, […] By Hugo O'Doherty
US Supreme Court Rules Trump May Enforce Travel Ban The US Supreme Court has ruled that President Donald Trump’s travel ban, which targets visa applicants from six specific Muslim-majority countries, may go into effect “with respect to foreign nationals who lack any bona fide relationship with a person or entity in the United States.” It should be noted that since President Trump’s initial effort […] By Hugo O'Doherty
Students and Tech Workers Look to Canada Following US Travel Ban The confusion surrounding the United States Executive Order that temporarily banned citizens from seven majority-Muslim countries from entering the US may have significant consequences for two key Canadian industries: the technology sector, and international education. By CIC News
