Citizenship and Immigration Canada resource Agency Web Sites Member contributionOCEG Reviewed
Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) was established in 1994 to link immigration services with citizenship registration. The Department:
admits immigrants, foreign students, visitors and temporary workers who enhance Canada’s social and economic growth;
resettles, protects and provides a safe haven for refugees;
helps newcomers adapt to Canadian society and become Canadian citizens; and
manages access to Canada to protect the security and health of Canadians and the integrity of Canadian laws.
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Dept. of State, Visa Bulletin resource Books / Publications Member contributionOCEG Reviewed
The Visa Bulletin, published monthly by the Department of State, offers valuable information about immigration availability and classifications. Issues are archived online beginning with February 1995.
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DOS Publishes Interim Final Rule Regarding J-1 Trainees and Interns (June 2007) resource Articles Member contributionOCEG Reviewed
After reviewing comments to its 2006 proposed rule, the Department of State has published an interim final rule (hereinafter "the Rule") regarding J-1 trainee programs. There is a 30-day comment period beginning on June 19, 2007 and the Rule will take effect July 19, 2007.
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Immigration Daily resource Books / Publications Member contributionOCEG Reviewed
Published by ILW.com. Free online publication, registration required.
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Global Migration Group: Policy research, data-collection and publications (2006) resource Research / Studies Member contributionOCEG Reviewed
This information note provides an overview of the activities of Global Migration Group (GMG) members in the fields of migration- and development-related policy research, data-collection and publications. The GMG is an inter-agency group bringing together heads of agencies which seeks to promote the wider application of all relevant international and regional instruments and norms relating to migration, and to encourage the adoption of more coherent, comprehensive and better coordinated approaches to the issue of international migration.
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Global Commission on International Migration (Final, 2005) resource Research / Studies Member contributionOCEG Reviewed
During the past two years, the Global Commission on International Migration has undertaken a comprehensive examination of the way states and other stakeholders are addressing the issue of international migration.
International migration has risen to the top of the global policy agenda. As the scale, scope and complexity of the issue has grown, states and other stakeholders have become aware of the challenges and opportunities presented by international migration.
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Global Migration Insights resource Books / Publications Member contributionOCEG Reviewed
Global Migration Insights is published twice each month, keeping clients apprised of the world's most recent and pertinent migration news. Archived editions are available for reference and research purposes. From Littler Mendelson Global.
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USCIS, Guidance on Determining Periods of Admission for Aliens Previously in H-4 or L-2 Status; Aliens Applying for Additional Periods of Admission beyond the H-1B Six Year Maximum... resource Agency Guidances Member contributionOCEG Reviewed
Full Title: Guidance on Determining Periods of Admission for Aliens Previously in H-4 or L-2 Status; Aliens Applying for Additional Periods of Admission beyond the H-1B Six Year Maximum; and Aliens Who Have Not Exhausted the Six-Year Maximum But Who Have Been Absent from the United States for Over One Year.
Purpose: This memorandum provides guidance in three areas regarding how adjudicators should determine periods of admissions for an alien. Specifically, this memorandum:
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Ask the Commissioner: Global Migration and Immigration event WebinarOCEGFree Recorded
Act Globally, Engage Locally: Fostering Ethical Corporate Cultures resource Articles Member contributionOCEG Reviewed
