Oliver Mercer
Canada to Unveil New Support Plan for Healthcare Workers
On February 27, 2025, the Government of Canada announced plans to support healthcare workers by introducing new immigration…
Proposed Bill Calls for Labor Brokers to Share Data on Immigrant Workers
A proposed Alabama bill seeks to regulate labor brokers by requiring them to disclose information about immigrant workers…
Canada Expands Express Entry to Welcome 19 New Skilled Trades
Canada's Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) revealed on February 27, 2025, the addition of 19 new Skilled…
Can Green Card Holders Get SSI Benefits Starting in 2025?
In 2025, Green Card holders (Lawful Permanent Residents) may qualify for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments if they…
Fewer Canadians Visiting Washington State After Years of Shifting Ties
Canadian visits to Washington State have declined due to political tensions, tariffs, and border policies following the Trump…
Canada Extends CUAET Measures, Offering Okanagan Ukrainians Vital Relief
Canada extended work permits for Ukrainians in the Okanagan under the CUAET program, providing relief to those affected…
Japan May Grant South Koreans Second Working Holiday Visa in Landmark Move
Japan is considering allowing South Koreans a second working holiday visa, coinciding with the 60th anniversary of their…
China-Thailand Visa Deal Turns 1: Has Travel Really Boomed?
China and Thailand celebrate the first anniversary of their visa exemption agreement, which facilitates easier travel between the…
Greeks Flood Streets Demanding Justice Two Years After Tempi Train Crash
Mass protests erupted in Greece on February 28, 2025, marking the second anniversary of the 2023 Tempi rail…
‘A Day Without Immigrants’ Shuts Businesses, Sparks Protests in Louisville
On February 3, 2025, Louisville protesters supported undocumented immigrants amid deportation fears under Trump’s policies. Part of “A…
Why Are Canadians Leaving? Nearly 50% Flee from One Province
A record number of Canadians are emigrating, with nearly 50% from one unnamed province. Key drivers include economic…
Canada Extends CUAET Program Deadline, Giving Ukrainians More Time to Stay
Canada has extended the temporary visa application deadline for Ukrainians under the CUAET program to March 31, 2026,…
Jamaica Overhauls Work Permit Management System to Boost Efficiency
Jamaica’s Labour Ministry will launch a modern, web-based work permit management system to streamline applications, enhance processing efficiency,…
Why Are Americans Suddenly Spending Less? Inside the Surprising Link Between Trump’s Immigration Crackdown and Consumer Woes
Immigration and consumer spending are key issues following President Trump's January 2025 return. Stricter immigration policies, including enhanced…
Man Sent to Canada on Visitor Visa Sparks Punjab Immigration Scandal
A Punjab man was illegally sent to Canada on a visitor visa disguised as a work permit, exposing…