Bill C-3 Passes Third Reading: Amends the Citizenship Act
Parliament enacted Bill C-3 to eliminate the 2009 first‑generation limit and restore citizenship for thousands. The law creates…
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Houston Council Weighs Expanding HPD Discretion on ICE Intervention
Letitia Plummer’s draft would let HPD officers sometimes ignore ICE warrants, challenging current practice. The city’s legal review…
Berkeley’s International Enrollment Intent Rises Amid National Decline
UC Berkeley admitted 1,469 international first-year students for Fall 2025, a 94.8% increase over 2024, with applications rising…
Courts Left with Loose Ends as ICE Detains Criminal Defendants
From January to July 2025, ICE made over 130 arrests in Wisconsin county jails; about 40% involved defendants…
Mahmood’s Immigration Plan Breaks Labour Promises: 30-Month Protection
Labour’s new asylum plan gives refugees 30‑month temporary protection with repeated assessments and could delay permanent residency up…
Alberta AAIP 2026: Key Changes Applicants Must Know for Success
Starting January 1, 2026, Alberta shifts the AAIP to a sector-driven model with 10,140 federal nominations for 2025,…
Japan to Raise Visa Fees for Foreign Residents Starting April 2025
From April 1, 2025, Japan hikes visa fees: Residential Status Extension rises to ¥30,000–¥40,000 and Permanent Residency fees…
Pipeline Leak Triggers Airline Prep for Seattle Jet Fuel Disruptions
A leak shut the Olympic Pipeline on November 11, 2025, cutting Sea-Tac’s primary jet-fuel source. Emergency trucking rules…
Over 100 Demonstrators Protest Immigration Enforcement on College Hill
More than 100 people rallied on College Hill after a 16-year-old court intern was briefly detained by ICE…