Oliver Mercer
Canada Updates Maintained Status Rules for Temporary Residents
On May 28, 2025, IRCC updated maintained status rules, refusing multiple extension applications after refusal, ending status upon…
Report Links High Immigration to Worsening Economic Issues in Canada
Canada reduces immigration targets from 2025 to 2027, focusing on economic migrants already in-country. Temporary residents capped at…
Dutch Government Collapses as Far-Right Party Quits Over Immigration
On June 3, 2025, the far-right PVV exited the Dutch coalition over asylum disagreements, causing government collapse and…
Pictou County Launches New PR Pathway via Rural Community Immigration Pilot
Starting June 2025, Pictou County invites designated employers to recommend skilled workers for permanent residence under the RCIP.…
Judges Criticize U.S. Officials for Evasion in Deportation Cases
Judges criticize U.S. officials for evading court orders in deportation cases, emphasizing migrants’ due process rights. The Supreme…
Canada Updates Maintained Status Rules for Temporary Residents
Canada’s May 28, 2025 policy changes require temporary residents to apply for extensions before expiry for maintained status.…
Canada’s Latest Express Entry Draw Invites 277 PNP Candidates
The 2025 Express Entry updates raise CRS cutoffs and remove job offer points, emphasizing Provincial Nominee Program applicants,…
Hungary Sees Fivefold Surge in Illegal Migration at Serbia Border in 2025
Hungary saw a sharp rise in illegal migration at its Serbia border in 2025, with 5,000 arrests early…
El Paso Leaders Oppose Texas Immigration Bill, Cite Financial Risks
Texas Senate Bill 8 obliges sheriffs to sign federal immigration contracts, prompting El Paso’s opposition due to financial…
Canada Opens War Crimes Probe Into Dual Citizenship IDF Veterans
The RCMP began investigating Israeli-Canadian IDF veterans for possible Gaza war crimes under Canada’s CAHWCP. The inquiry highlights…
Supreme Court Partially Upholds Arizona Citizenship Proof Law for State Elections
Arizona’s law requires proof of citizenship for state voting, blocked federally by the Supreme Court. The SAVE Act…
European Justice Bars Criminal Sanctions for Illegally Arriving Asylum Seekers
In 2025, the CJEU barred criminal sanctions on asylum seekers entering illegally. Detention rules prioritize rights and duration.…
Filipino Mother Describes ‘Hell’ Before ICE Detention Release
Lewelyn Dixon’s ICE detention, triggered by a past conviction, reveals strict rules for green card holders re-entering the…
UK Airspace Transformation to Deliver Faster Flights and Fewer Delays
UKADS will centralize UK airspace design by 2025, targeting London's busy region first. It addresses soaring flights, aiming…
Finnair Cancels 110 Flights Amid Helsinki Airport Strike Disruptions
Finnair canceled over 270 flights due to strikes at Helsinki Airport by the Finnish Aviation Union demanding higher…