Permanent Residency

Canada is tightening its immigration rules, eliminating a key pathway to Permanent Residency (PR) through the Labor Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) system. The move, part of a broader effort to…

BECKLEY, W.Va. — A 29-year-old Indian citizen living unlawfully in Ronceverte, West Virginia, has pleaded guilty to aggravated identity theft as part of a marriage fraud scheme to evade U.S.…

WASHINGTON — U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced it has received enough petitions to meet the supplemental cap of 19,000 H-2B visas for returning workers in the early second…

This week, the Global Immigration team at Smith Stone Walters highlights significant recent developments from the United States, Canada, and Hong Kong. United States: Expanded Travel Ban and Student Visa…

Singapore is one of the most popular destinations for Indonesians, thanks to its close proximity, modern infrastructure, and strong economic ties between the two countries. Whether for tourism, business, or…

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Former President Donald Trump has launched a new immigration initiative targeting global elites: the Gold Card Visa, a premium residency program designed to attract ultra-wealthy investors through…

BOSTON – A Brazilian man living in Malden, Massachusetts, was sentenced to 16 months in federal prison for lying about his involvement in a notorious 2015 massacre while seeking U.S.…

Australia’s Work and Holiday (Subclass 462) visa has seen overwhelming interest from Indian nationals since the program first opened to them last year. According to recent data, over 98,000 Indian…

New Zealand and Australia share a unique and close relationship, reflected not only in their cultural and economic ties but also in the freedom of movement between the two countries.…

South Africa is one of the most diverse and economically influential countries in Africa, offering numerous opportunities for individuals from across the globe to live, work, and settle. For many…