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IRCC Tightens Open Work Permits for Military Family Members in 2025
Effective January 21, 2025, IRCC removed open work permit access for most military dependent children (C46/C48) and spouses of TEER…
Ottawa fast-tracks citizenship for English player to join Canada squad
(OTTAWA) Ottawa expedited citizenship for English-born soccer defender Alfie Jones, allowing him to swear the Canadian citizenship oath on Monday,…
ICE: Suspect in Texas park hammer attack; visa status unconfirmed
Sergio Noe de Nova Duarte, a 17-year-old Mexican national, was arrested after a hammer attack on a jogger in Plano.…
Public Charge Rule Changes Likely Push Immigrant Families Away
DHS’s November 17, 2025 proposal would overturn the 2022 public charge rule, potentially counting Medicaid, CHIP and SNAP use in…
Proposed rule could bar permanent residency for those using benefits
DHS’s November 2025 draft rule would broaden the public charge test to weigh projected use of non‑cash benefits, potentially making…
Maine Firms Brace for 2026 H-2B Cap as Decision Lags
As of November 2025, the federal 2026 H-2B visa cap remains unannounced, leaving Maine’s tourism and seafood businesses unsure of…
TPS End for Haitians in Springfield Could Spur Aggressive Action
TPS for Haitians is slated to end February 2026, prompting fears of deportations among about 15,000 Springfield residents. State attorneys…
Canada Grants Permit-Free Entry for FIFA-Invited Workers 2026 Cup
From Dec 1, 2025 to July 31, 2026, Canada allows FIFA-invited employees, contractors, and subcontractors to work without a work…