Oliver Mercer
Canada’s Anti-Immigration Sentiment Affects Temporary Foreign Worker Program
Canada is tightening immigration policies amid rising anti-immigration sentiment, with more visa refusals and border rejections. Economic pressures,…
Final Applications for Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot Closed in Canada
Canada's Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot concluded after five years, ceasing applications on August 31, 2024. This initiative…
Justin Trudeau’s New Immigration Policy Amid US Tensions
Justin Trudeau's government faces backlash for limiting immigration amid US tensions, reversing his prior welcoming stance. Canada plans…
NRIs Selling Andhra Pradesh Properties: Impact of Land Titling Act
NRIs are increasingly selling properties in Andhra Pradesh due to aging owners, less emotional ties from the next…
NZ Migrant Family’s Claims: Immigrant Student Attack and Exploitation Exposed
A migrant family claimed exploitation after their son was attacked at school, highlighting immigrant challenges in the U.S.…
Germany’s Afghan Migrant Deportations Spark Human Rights Debate
Germany deported 28 Afghan nationals, all convicted criminals, on August 30, 2024, marking the first deportation since the…
Canada’s International Student Visa Cap Threatens University Revenue
International student enrollment in Canada has unexpectedly dropped below the government cap set to reduce numbers due to…
Canada’s Rural Immigration Pilot Closure Sparks Concern for Future Growth
The Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP), launched in 2019, aimed to address labor shortages in smaller Canadian…
Canada Ends Expired Refugee Documents Policy in 2025
Starting April 1, 2025, expired Refugee Protection Claimant Documents (RPCDs) in Canada will no longer be valid, ending…
This Week’s Canada Immigration Updates: Tighter Controls and New Opportunities
This week in Canadian immigration: New restrictions on the Temporary Foreign Worker Program focus on low-wage jobs, prioritizing…
Canada Ends Policy Allowing Work Permits for Visitors
Canada has ended the policy allowing visitors to apply for work permits from within the country, effective August…
Australia Plans To Cap Overseas Students, Universities Prepare For Impact
Australian universities face challenges with a new cap on overseas students planned by the Labor government for 2025.…
Canada Poised for Major Shift in Immigration Levels Policy
Canada anticipates significant changes to its permanent resident targets amid concerns about housing, public services, and shifting public…
Philippines Initiates POGO Visa Downgrades Amid Gaming Ban
The Philippines downgrades POGO workers’ visas to tourists, following President Marcos Jr.'s directive to ban POGOs by 2024.…
Canada and Australia Tighten Immigration for International Students
Canada and Australia, known for open immigration, have recently tightened policies. Canada capped international student permits for 2024,…