Oliver Mercer
Punjab IELTS Centres Add French Courses to Boost Canada Immigration Hopes
IELTS centres in Punjab now offer French courses to improve Canadian immigration prospects as Canada prioritizes French-speaking applicants.…
Immigration and Refugee Board Sets Higher Bar for Asylum Claims in Canada
Canada's new asylum policy, effective 2025, requires asylum seekers to provide robust evidence of danger to avoid deportation,…
Israeli Tourists in Pai Face Stricter Immigration Checks Amid Rising Tensions
Thai immigration scrutinizes Israeli tourists in Pai after incidents like vandalism and illegal work. Rumors of significant Israeli…
Tracking Canadian Citizenship: How Immigration Updates Simplify the Process
To track Canadian citizenship application status, use IRCC's online tools like the Citizenship Tracker or Client Application Status…
Trump Signs Order to Bring Independent Agencies Under White House Control
President Trump issued an executive order expanding presidential control over independent agencies via the Office of Management and…
Allegiant Air Apologizes After Passengers Wait 6 Hours on Albany Tarmac
Allegiant Air apologized after passengers on Flight 848 endured over six hours on an Albany tarmac due to…
H-1B Changes in 2025: Equal Odds for Workers With Multiple Job Offers
The FY 2025 H-1B beneficiary-centric process ensures fairer selection by limiting candidates to one registration, regardless of multiple…
Dallas ICE Prosecutor Linked to White Supremacist Account on X
An ICE prosecutor in Dallas, James Rodden, was allegedly identified as running a racist, white supremacist X account,…
H-1B Rules Shift Focus to End Client Demands for Third-Party Placements
New H-1B regulations (effective January 17, 2025) require detailed documentation for third-party placements, focusing on end client requirements.…
Deference Policy Rule Eases H-1B Renewals but Adds New Documentation Steps
The codification of the deference policy for H-1B renewals, effective January 17, 2025, streamlines documentation for unchanged petitions…
Canada Refugee Claims Decline as Visa Restrictions Tighten
Canada is reducing its immigration targets and refugee admissions, marking a policy shift. The 2025-2027 plan cuts overall…
ICE Detention Expands as Immigrants Plead Their Cases in Crowded Courts
ICE detention under the Trump administration has expanded rapidly, surpassing 41,000 detainees due to aggressive immigration policies. Overcrowding,…
UK’s New ‘Good Character’ Rule for Citizenship Faces Legal Challenge
A legal challenge targets the UK's new 'Good Character' citizenship rules, effective Feb 10, 2025, which bar applicants…
Canada Still a Top Choice for Graduates, But Policy Changes Loom
Canada remains a top destination for university graduates due to its strong economy, quality of life, and welcoming…
Canada’s Lower Immigration Targets and Job Bias Leave Newcomers Struggling
Canada’s reduced immigration targets, hiring biases, and policy changes pose challenges for newcomers in finding suitable jobs. With…