Canada to Raise Minimum Wage to $17.30 an Hour Starting April 1
Canada will raise its federal minimum wage to $17.75 per hour on April 1, 2025, up from $17.30,…
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Can Green Card Holders Be Denied Reentry at U.S. Ports of Entry?
Green Card holders face tighter CBP checks and biometric tracking; absences over 180 days risk residency status without…
USCIS Finishes Sending H-1B Lottery Results for 2026 First Round
The USCIS completed the first phase of the FY 2026 H-1B lottery. By March 31, 2025, employers and…
Canada’s Home Care Worker Program Reaches Application Limit
As of March 31, 2025, Canada’s Home Care Worker Immigration Pilots (HCWIP) program, specifically the Workers in Canada…
China, Japan, South Korea Plan Joint Action on U.S. Tariffs
China, Japan, and South Korea held their first high-level economic dialogue in five years on March 30, 2025,…
Southwest Airlines’ New Bag Rule Brings Unexpected Trouble for Travelers
Southwest Airlines, for over 50 years, has prioritized simplicity, affordability, and customer satisfaction. Its renowned "Bags Fly Free"…
Once Crowded, California-Mexico Border Now Stands Quiet
The California-Mexico border, previously overwhelmed by migrant flows, has undergone a remarkable change by March 31, 2025. Formerly…
Canada Tightens Visas as Rejections Reach 2.3M in 2024
In 2024, Canada significantly tightened its immigration policies, resulting in a sharp rise in temporary resident application rejections.…
Could Ending Birthright Citizenship Push Skilled Workers to Leave the U.S.?
Birthright citizenship, established over 150 years ago and rooted in the 14th Amendment, ensures automatic U.S. citizenship for…