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Weak economy pushes Ottawa to recalibrate immigration policy
Ottawa reduces immigration for 2025–2027: permanent resident targets fall to 395,000 (2025), 380,000 (2026), 365,000 (2027), and temporary…
Trump Tightens Citizenship Exam, Residents Race to Naturalize
Effective October 20, 2025, naturalization applicants who file Form N-400 will face a 20-question civics oral exam from…
H-1B Returnees: Effective Negotiation Strategies and Benchmarking Pay
Negotiate H-1B offers by confirming role, location, and wage level, then present quantified achievements and use DOL prevailing…
Handling Stock Options, RSUs, and ESPP When Exiting the U.S. on H-1B
Before leaving the U.S., H‑1B workers must review equity grant terms: unvested RSUs often forfeit, ISOs typically need…
Drones and System Hacks Test Europe’s Aviation Security in 2025
Coordinated 2025 drills led by EASA tested airports against drone and cyber threats. Large hubs fared well; regional…
International Relocation: Managing Delays, Damaged Goods, and Claims
Prepare thoroughly before an international move: choose experienced movers, document items, track shipments, inspect on delivery, and report…
United Resumes Flights After Brief Ground Stop, Connectivity Issue
United initiated a brief, roughly 30-minute ground stop across the U.S. and Canada on Sept 23, 2025, after…
Farage vows to end ILR, migrants reapply for five-year visa
Reform UK’s pledge to replace ILR with a five‑year renewable visa would be retroactive, impose higher salary and…
H-1B & L-1 Visas: How They Work, Green Cards, Citizenship
H-1B and L-1 visas let U.S. employers hire specialized foreign talent; H-1B is capped at 85,000 with a…
Cross-Border Tax Planning for a Transition Year with Dual Income
To reduce transition-year double taxation, prove precise residency dates, check treaties for your income types, and document foreign…
Connecticut Firms Urge Action Over $100,000 H-1B Fee Impeding Hiring
A new executive order imposes a $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed after 12:01 a.m. EDT September…
US Increases Visa Fees, Tightens Entry Rules for Africans 2026
Beginning late 2025 into 2026, the U.S. will add a $250 Visa Integrity Fee and tighten visa rules…
New Zealand Expands Low-Skilled Migration to Boost GDP Growth
New Zealand’s 2025 reforms lower experience requirements, extend three-year visas for Level 4–5 roles, remove AEWV wage thresholds…
ICE Refuses California Mask Ban; DHS Calls Law Unconstitutional
California’s SB 627 bans identity-concealing masks for officers from January 1, 2026, aiming to boost transparency. DHS and…
Southern China Closes Schools, Cancels Flights as Ragasa Approaches
Super Typhoon Ragasa threatens southern China, with landfall expected between Zhuhai and Zhanjiang. Hong Kong closed its airport…