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Elon Musk, the renowned entrepreneur and CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, reportedly worked "illegally" in the United States during the early stages of his career, according to a recent article by The Washington Post. The report highlights a striking contrast between Musk's criticism of illegal immigration and his own immigration history.

In a move that has significant implications for foreign workers in the United States, tech giants Amazon and Google have announced the suspension of US green card applications for the remainder of 2024. This decision comes amidst a wave of layoffs within the tech industry, including recent cuts by Microsoft, raising concerns about job opportunities for overseas candidates.

In a groundbreaking move, the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held its first-ever category-based selection Express Entry draw for candidates in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) occupations. This draw was eagerly anticipated after the IRCC's announcement last week that it would prioritize STEM professionals in the Express Entry system. A total of 500 candidates were invited, each with a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 486.