Oliver Mercer
IRCC updates processing times for Citizenship Applications in Canada
Canada’s IRCC reports slower processing for citizenship and new PR cards. Economic immigration times vary; visas show region-based…
Canada changes visitor visa rules for applicants from Punjab
Canada ended automatic 10-year visitor visas in 2025 for Indian tourists from Punjab. Increased border discretion and stricter…
UK government unveils major immigration reforms to cut net migration
UK 2025 immigration reforms tighten Skilled Worker visas, raising qualifications and salary thresholds. Net migration decreased in 2024.…
Morocco faces crisis over visa slots as brokers charge up to MAD 6,000
Morocco's visa slot shortage leads to brokers charging up to MAD 6,000, exploiting desperate applicants. New technical measures…
Norway sends language test law for immigrants to Storting vote
In 2025, Norway plans a new language test law requiring immigrants to demonstrate A2-level Norwegian proficiency for permanent…
Canada adds more Air Canada flights to Jamaica for winter travel
For winter 2025-2026, Air Canada launches direct flights Ottawa–Montego Bay and Halifax–Montego Bay, plus increased Toronto and Montreal…
Immigration New Zealand urges students to apply early for visa processing
To study in New Zealand, apply for your student visa at least three months before travel. Understand visa…
Deportation debate grows as European Commission defends language choice
EU migration policy shifts language away from 'deportation,' focusing on external return hubs in new 2025 proposals. Legal…
Chinese undocumented immigrants enter US via Canadian city, experts say
Due to enhanced southern border security, Chinese undocumented immigrants use Vancouver and smuggling routes to enter the U.S.…
Trump Policy Forces Nicaraguan Family Out of Vermont
Trump’s 2025 immigration changes end humanitarian programs and push one million deportations yearly. Project Homecoming offers financial incentives…
H-1B visa holders face tighter US immigration crackdown in new measures
Indian nationals holding H-1B visas and green cards face intensified US immigration scrutiny since April 2025. Visa cancellations…
Canada sets new goals with Immigration Levels Plan 2025–2027
The 2025–2027 plan cuts permanent resident targets, imposes temporary resident limits, and broadens citizenship by descent. Focus shifts…
Canada sets new immigration targets as US follows different path
Canada targets 395,000 immigrants in 2025 emphasizing economic and francophone immigration. The U.S. uses visa category caps with…
Connecticut House expands Trust Act, changing protections for immigrants
Connecticut’s HB 7212 expands the Trust Act by broadening protections for undocumented immigrants, increasing legal enforcement, and restricting…
Trump Administration Slammed for Secret Deportation Move
A federal court condemned the Trump administration’s illegal deportations of eight immigrants. The new voluntary departure program offers…