Oliver Mercer
Can a Gap Between Skilled Worker Visas Affect Your Indefinite Leave?
Short breaks between Skilled Worker visas don’t automatically disqualify applicants from obtaining Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) in…
ICE Arrests Jose Marin-Lozano, Wanted for Murder in El Salvador, in Seattle
ICE agents in Seattle arrested Jose Marin-Lozano, a Salvadoran fugitive wanted for multiple counts of aggravated homicide. Entering…
Canada Updates Rules to Cancel Temporary Resident Visas and Permits
Canada has implemented new rules starting January 31, 2025, allowing immigration officers to cancel temporary resident visas, work,…
White House Official Says No Promises Made About Canada Not Becoming 51st State
A White House official denied agreeing Canada wouldn’t become the 51st U.S. state amidst tensions over President Trump’s…
Canada Welcomes Record 483,000 New Permanent Residents in 2024
Canada welcomed a record 483,000 permanent residents in 2024, surpassing targets. However, the 2025-2027 Immigration Levels Plan reduces…
Afrikaners Taking Donald Trump’s Refugee Offer Can Keep South African Citizenship
President Trump's 2025 order offers Afrikaners U.S. refugee status, sparking mixed reactions. Immigration expert Ashraf Essop confirms accepting…
Patrick Morrisey Backs ICE Partnership to Boost Immigration Enforcement
West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey signed a letter of intent for the 287(g) Program, enhancing state and federal…
Canada’s Points System: How CRS Helps Choose Permanent Residents
Canada's Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) evaluates Express Entry candidates for permanent residence, scoring up to 1200 points based…
EU’s Entry/Exit System and ETIAS: What Travelers Need to Know
The EU plans to introduce EES and ETIAS in 2025 to strengthen Schengen Area border management. EES digitizes…
Immokalee Residents Wary but Steady Amid New Immigration Policies
Immokalee, a Florida agricultural town with a large immigrant community, faces heightened concern over Trump's new immigration policies,…
Portugal Moves to Clear Golden Visa Backlog After Years of Delays
Portugal is accelerating Golden Visa processing by digitizing applications and automating biometric scheduling, addressing delays for 50,000 pending…
Democrats Urge Trump to Drop 25% Tariffs on Canada and Mexico Ahead of Deadline
Democrats are urging President Trump to rescind 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico, citing risks to the economy,…
Trump Warns of 100% Tariffs on Canadian Cars Amid Trade Dispute
President Trump has threatened 100% tariffs on Canadian cars, escalating U.S.-Canada trade tensions. This follows Canada's retaliatory tariffs…
Trump Says He’s Serious About Making Canada the 51st State
Former President Trump reiterated his desire for Canada to become the 51st U.S. state, gaining attention after a…
Trump Adviser Denies Plans to Invade Canada Amid Speculation Over U.S.-Canada Relations
Trump's national security adviser, Mike Waltz, denied plans to invade or annex Canada amid claims by Justin Trudeau…