Oliver Mercer
Los Angeles Public Library Expands Free Immigration Help Across Branches
Los Angeles Public Libraries' New Americans Initiative offers free, multilingual immigration and citizenship services across seven locations. Services…
Canada Reshapes Express Entry with New Categories and Reduced Targets
Canada's 2025 Express Entry changes focus on in-Canada experience, key sectors like healthcare, trades, and education, and French…
Obergefell Ruling in Question as Lawmakers Push to Revisit Gay Marriage Rights
Recent state-level efforts aim to challenge the 2015 Supreme Court decision legalizing same-sex marriage, fueled by Justice Thomas's…
Canada Updates Emergency Visa Program to Support Ukrainians Fleeing War
Canada has introduced new emergency visa measures to assist Ukrainians impacted by the war. The measures aim to…
Portugal Golden Visa Changes in 2025: Key Fund Choices for Investors
In 2025, Portugal Golden Visa investors must choose between open-ended and closed-ended funds, following program changes removing real…
Delaney Hall Set to Reopen as ICE’s Largest Detention Center in Newark
ICE plans to reopen Delaney Hall, a large Newark immigration detention center, in spring 2025, expanding capacity significantly.…
Deportees Held Without Legal Access in San Vicente Raise Rights Concerns
U.S. deportees, including non-Panamanians, are detained in harsh conditions at Panama's San Vicente camp without legal counsel, sparking…
Canada Expands Express Entry Focus for 2025 to Tackle Labour Shortages
Canada's 2025 Express Entry updates focus on category-based draws targeting key sectors like healthcare, trades, and STEM, with…
Latino Leaders Criticize Immigration Raids, Urge Focus on Economy
Latino leaders criticize Trump-era immigration raids for inciting fear and disrupting communities while overshadowing pressing economic issues like…
Peter Navarro Proposes Redrawing U.S.-Canada Border, Sparking Tensions
Peter Navarro, White House trade advisor, has proposed redrawing the U.S.-Canada border, expelling Canada from the Five Eyes…
DOJ Memo Signals Stricter Rules for Employers of H-1B Visa Holders
A DOJ memo released in 2025 prioritizes immigration enforcement, increasing risks for employers of H-1B visa holders and…
Canada Unveils Home Care Worker Immigration Pilots with PR on Arrival
Canada's new Home Care Worker Immigration Pilots launching March 31, 2025, streamline pathways to permanent residence for caregivers.…
Canada Saw Record Visa Rejections in 2024 Amid Changing Policies
In 2024, Canada saw a record surge in visa rejections for students, workers, and visitors, linked to housing…
Ontario Colleges Face Financial Strain as International Student Numbers Fall
Ontario's colleges face financial strain due to declining international student enrollments following Canada’s policy changes reducing study permits.…
Canada Unveils Pathway to Permanent Residence for Home Care Workers
Canada's IRCC will launch Home Care Worker Immigration Pilots on March 31, 2025, offering skilled caregivers immediate permanent…