Oliver Mercer
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,…
Australia Caps International Students to Ease Housing Pressure, Impact Education Sector
Australia caps international student numbers at 270,000 in 2025 to address housing and infrastructure strains, impacting the education…
Canada Immigration: 70,000 International Students Protest Deportation
Protests erupt in Canada as 70,000 international students face deportation due to policy changes, impacting education and immigration…
Canadian Immigration: Major Reforms in Permanent Residence Policies
Canada signals major immigration reforms affecting permanent residence targets amid concerns about housing and public services. Changes expected…
UNSW Tightens Admission Checks to Combat Fraudulent Applications
UNSW tightens admission checks for mainland Chinese students, requiring CHESICC verification to combat fraud—part of Australia's stricter international…
Canada Tightens Temporary Foreign Worker Rules Amid Labor Market Concerns
Canada implements stricter Temporary Foreign Worker Program rules to limit low-wage foreign hires, addressing economic and labor market…
Vadodara Travel Agency Fined ₹50,000 Over Canada Visa Rejection
The Vadodara Consumer Commission's ruling against Secure Visa and Immigration highlights agency accountability issues in visa services, specifically…
Trudeau’s Shocking Plan: Slashing Temporary Foreign Workers in Canada!
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced reductions in temporary foreign workers, signaling a shift in Canada's labor policies. This…
“Wailuku Closure: Passport Appointments & Immigration Services Update”
Wailuku Immigration Services closes September 3, 2024, for staff training, reopening with new passport application appointments. Call (808)…
Understanding Parole in Place Immigration Program
Parole in Place (PIP), formalized by a 2013 USCIS memo, allows certain undocumented individuals to stay in the…
Alberta Immigration & Temporary Foreign Worker Program Changes
Canada's Temporary Foreign Worker Program is under review, impacting Alberta due to labor market reliance. Proposed changes include…