Australian government agencies have identified instances of non-genuine applications under the Significant Investor Visa program. With the SIV undergoing yet another review, this has led to concerns that the government may pull the plug on this controversial investment immigration stream. The current Home Affairs review was launched in 2019 and follows a 2016 Productivity Commission…
Nova Scotia immigration has conducted its largest-ever International Graduate Entrepreneur Stream and its first business immigration draw since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic. The draw, which took place on September 24, saw 5 invitations issued through the Nova Scotia Nominee Program. Candidates required 49 points to qualify. Despite the low number of invitations, this…
Alberta immigration has introduced a new $500 processing fee for the provincial Self-Employed Farmer Stream. The fee is applicable to all applications mailed after October 1, 2020. It is one of a number of new measures introduced under the Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP). The province also announced it will not meet its federal government…
The USCIS has issued major policy guidance clarifying important issues related to the redeployment of capital under the EB-5 program. Why EB-5 Capital Redeployment? A general understanding of the EB-5 timelines and how the investment is structured between the NCE and JCE is essential to understand the need for the redeployment of capital. Steps No…
Prince Edward Island has conducted its largest Business Impact draw of 2020, issuing invitations to apply to 32 candidates. The September 17 draw saw candidates require a minimum score of 102 points. It also featured 313 invitations through the Labour Impact and Express Entry streams of the Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP).…