Oliver Mercer
Québec Relaunches Skilled Worker Selection Program to Meet Market Needs
Quebec’s 2025 Skilled Worker Program update focuses on French competency, Quebec experience, and labor market alignment. Invitations prioritize…
Donald Trump Suffers Major Setback as Deportations Under Asylum Ban Ended
On August 2, 2025, a federal court halted deportations under Trump’s asylum ban, restoring asylum application rights for…
Senator Downe Urges Security Checks on All International Students in Canada
Following fraud linked to fake acceptance letters, Canada weighs universal security checks for international students. The government uses…
What Are Diploma Mills in Canada and Why Are Some Universities Labeled So?
In 2025, diploma mills remain a threat in Canada, undermining education quality and immigration. Provincial regulation and CICIC…
Pakistan Resumes Deportation of 1.4 Million Afghan PoR Card Holders
Since August 2025, Pakistan enforces deportations of 1.4 million Afghan PoR card holders with expired status. Over 1…
US Introduces $15,000 Visa Bond for High-Overstay B-1/B-2 Applicants
Beginning August 4, 2025, selected B-1/B-2 visa applicants must pay visa bonds of up to $15,000, plus a…
Haitians in Minnesota Face Job Losses After Trump Ends Immigration Programs
The Trump administration’s termination of TPS and CHNV parole in 2025 forces many Haitians to lose legal work…
Envoy Air Adds Two New Embraer E175s to American Eagle Fleet
Envoy Air’s addition of two Embraer E175 jets in August 2025 advances its fleet to 214 planes, boosting…
Germany Sees 47% Drop in Asylum Seekers Amid Syrian Regime Change in 2025
Germany reduced asylum applications by nearly half in 2025 due to Syria’s political changes, while the UK’s numbers…
Nicaraguan Migrants Fear Deportation Amid Trump and Ortega Crackdowns
The Trump administration ended TPS and CHNV programs in 2025, exposing thousands of Nicaraguan migrants to deportation. Nicaragua…
No Confirmed Sewer Break or Ceiling Debris at Atlanta Airport in 2025
No confirmed sewer line break or debris incident at Atlanta airport as of August 4, 2025. Weather disrupts…
Denver International Airport Opens New East Security Checkpoint This Week
The East Security Checkpoint opens at Denver International Airport on August 5, 2025, featuring 17 lanes and enhanced…
How to Sponsor Family Members in Canada After Refugee Status
Refugees in Canada can sponsor spouses and children quickly, but parents and grandparents face long waits under strict…
Record Numbers of Europeans Flying to Canada in 2025, Aviation Data Shows
Europe-Canada flights hit record highs in August 2025 with 5.7% growth, driven by WestJet’s expansion and shifting preferences…
Late Summer Flights in 2025 Are Cheaper Than Ever
In late summer 2025, U.S. domestic airfares dropped nearly 5%, averaging $441, with international fares down 1.6%. The…