Vance: States may hire Americans before suing over $100K H-1B fee
A Sept. 19, 2025 Proclamation set a $100,000 supplemental H‑1B/entry fee effective Sept. 21, prompting agency guidance and…
Articles by & updated by Oliver Mercer
UK Visa Changes Tighten Entry; Is Canada, Australia, or US Next?
Major 2025 reforms raise maintenance fund requirements, restrict dependents, tighten Skilled Worker eligibility to degree-level roles, increase English…
IRCC 2026 Focus: High-Skilled Immigrants, Express Entry, Francophones
Canada’s 2026 strategy prioritizes economic selection: high‑skilled workers in tech, healthcare, and trades. PR admissions stabilize at 380,000;…
Singapore to Phase Out Foreign Performers Scheme by June 2026
MOM will close the Work Permit (Performing Artiste) scheme on June 1, 2026, after uncovering syndicate-led abuses. Current…
Bondi Attack: No Immediate Change to Australian Visa or Border Rules
After the Bondi Beach attack, visa rules for visitors and students remained unchanged. Authorities prioritised urgent visa enquiries…
Understanding Australia’s Skilled Regional Visa: Path to Residency
Subclass 494 lets skilled workers move to regional Australia with employer sponsorship for up to five years. Applicants…
Proving a Genuine Spousal Sponsorship in Canada: IRCC Evidence
Prove a genuine relationship by matching IRCC categories and submitting official documents, communication records, and personal statements. Common-law…
Canadians’ Rights When a U.S. Border Agent Requests Social Media
Canadians may refuse device or social media searches at U.S. borders, but refusals can cause delays or entry…
British Columbia PNP Issues 410 ITAs for Skilled Workers Dec 2025
BC issued 410 ITAs on Dec. 10, 2025: 96 high-wage offers (TEER 0–3, $87/hour or $170,000) and 314…