Oliver Mercer
Canada newcomers learn French to boost permanent residency chances
French language skills now greatly enhance Permanent Residency prospects in Canada. Policy changes award extra CRS points, lower…
UK Home Office plans new visa restrictions for select nationalities
New UK visa restrictions target Pakistan, Nigeria, and Sri Lanka applicants due to high asylum and overstaying rates.…
Anonymous targets GlobalX over role in deportation flights
The May 5, 2025 cyberattack by Anonymous on GlobalX exposed sensitive data on controversial deportation flights linked to…
IRCC lets IEC participants in Canada receive work permits by mail
The IRCC now lets many IEC participants receive work permits by mail while in Canada, easing renewals and…
UK plans new visa limits for families and care workers
New UK immigration rules increased family visa income thresholds to £29,000 and stopped care worker dependants, causing an…
Immigration protests in Tulsa lose steam as fear grows in communities
Operation Guardian expands state police immigration enforcement, heightening fear in Tulsa’s immigrant community. The 50501 Movement protests dwindle…
Trump Loses Big as 1st U.S. Circuit Court Blocks Migrant Ban
The 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals stopped Trump’s plan to end humanitarian parole for 400,000 migrants. The…
Federal Prosecutors Flood Minnesota With Immigration Cases
Minnesota federal prosecutors, responding to Trump-era immigration directives, charged 32 illegal reentry cases in 2025—a significant jump. Local…
IRCC lets IEC work permits be mailed directly to applicants in Canada
Canada’s IRCC now lets International Experience Canada program participants receive new work permits by mail, eliminating flagpoling. To…
REAL ID not valid for border crossings to Canada or Mexico
REAL ID cannot be used for crossing into Canada or Mexico by land or sea. Only Enhanced Driver’s…
Trump Administration Targets Undocumented Irish With Raids
Trump’s aggressive immigration crackdown has exposed undocumented Irish immigrants to wider risks, removing safe zones and imposing arrest…
Americans in France: Common Communication Mistakes to Avoid
Americans moving to France must navigate visa options, adjust to French etiquette, and respect cultural customs. Addressing common…
Ski industry warns of staff shortages if visa work programs change
U.S. and Canadian ski resorts rely on J-1 and H-2B visa programs for seasonal staffing. Policy uncertainty threatens…
H-1B holders can take long-term medical leave without risking status
H-1B workers may legally take long-term medical leave if approved and documented per company or FMLA rules, ensuring…
DHS Slams ‘National ID Card’ Rumors Over REAL ID
REAL ID Act enforces uniform security standards for IDs from May 7, 2025. No national ID card or…