The Pace Immigration Podcast
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Join our global immigration experts as they discuss how to immigrate to Canada, the United States, and nations worldwide. We also cover current travel and immigration news that affects your life.
The Pace Immigration Podcast
3M ago
How can you sponsor your foreign spouse to get a green card and US citizenship? Immigration lawyer Michael O'Rourke gives an overview of the spousal sponsorship rules and how long the process takes ..read more
The Pace Immigration Podcast
9M ago
Immigration lawyer Michael O'Rourke explains how Australians between the ages of 18 and 35 can work and travel in Canada through the International Experience Canada program.
3 different kinds of work and travel experiences are available:
- Working holiday
- Young professionals
- Int’l Co-Op (Intern)
Working Holiday:
- earning some money so you can travel
- don’t have a job offer
- want to work for more than one employer in Canada
- want to work in more than one location
Requirements:
- be an Australian citizen
- be between the ages of 18 and 35 (inclusive)
- have a valid Australian passport fo ..read more
The Pace Immigration Podcast
9M ago
The government of Canada has announced new measures to attract high tech workers. Immigration lawyer Andy Semotiuk provides the highlights.
1. Streamline Canadian Work Permits For H-1B Visa Holders
Starting from July 16, 2023, U.S.-based H-1B workers and their immediate family members will be able to apply for open Canadian work permits of up to three years, enabling them to explore employment opportunities with almost any Canadian employer.
2. Innovation Stream Under The International Mobility Program
- Canada plans to launch the Innovation Stream by the end of 2023
- will exempt highly skill ..read more
The Pace Immigration Podcast
9M ago
Canada has announced a new immigration stream for health care workers which can lead to permanent residency in Canada. Immigration lawyer Michael O'Rourke provides the highlights:
- part of the Express Entry program
- by July 5, 2023, 2,000 health-care workers will have received invitations to apply for permanent residency in Canada
- more invitations in the coming months
- includes foreign doctors, nurses, dentists, pharmacists, physiotherapists, optometrists and more
https://pacelawfirm.com/immigration ..read more
The Pace Immigration Podcast
11M ago
As of December 2, 2023, qualified engineers will no longer require Canadian work experience to practice their profession in Ontario, Canada. Immigration lawyer Michael O'Rourke explains the new legislation in Ontario and what it means for engineers and other professionals.
https://pacelawfirm.com/immigration ..read more
The Pace Immigration Podcast
1y ago
If you have a drug conviction on your record, can you get into the United States as a tourist or immigrant? What happens if you are caught with drugs or drug paraphernalia at the US border? Immigration lawyer Michael O'Rourke has the answers in this episode ..read more
The Pace Immigration Podcast
1y ago
H-1B visa holders, especially those in the tech sector, have been hit with mass layoffs. What alternatives are there to the H-1B so that workers can stay in the country? Immigration lawyer Michael O'Rourke provides answers. For more information on the L-1 visa: https://youtu.be/TZ87_AmzLKI ..read more
The Pace Immigration Podcast
1y ago
Pace Immigration lawyer Andy Semotiuk talks about the delays in visa processing and how long it can take a to get a US visa, passport, or green card. Contact Andy with any questions.
00:00 Introduction
00:38 Visitor Visas
02:40 Spousal Sponsorship
04:25 Passports
05:50 Green Card (Permanent Resident Card)
07:51 Visa allocation per country
10:16 E-2 Visa
11:28 EB-5 Visa
13:51 Contact Andy Semotiuk ..read more
The Pace Immigration Podcast
1y ago
Travel expert Judith Coates from Wired For Travel joins us with another travel update. Topics covered include ArriveCAN, random testing at the border, and how to avoid some long lines at the airport. Reach Judith at www.wiredfortravel.com ..read more
The Pace Immigration Podcast
1y ago
Immigration lawyer Michael O'Rourke talks about the huge backlog of applications and processing delays in Canadian immigration ..read more