IRCC Sees Surge in American Applications Under Bill C-3 Citizenship-By-Descent Rule
Canada's Bill C-3 triggers a surge in citizenship-by-descent claims, with U.S. applications driving the IRCC backlog to 70,400…
Articles by & updated by Oliver Mercer
IRS Weighs Capital Gains Tax Changes, Threatening 0% Bracket for Retirees
IRS holds 2025 capital gains rates at 0%, 15%, and 20%. New 2026 planning focus centers on income…
Parliament Battles Over Capital Gains Tax, Targeting 50% CGT Discount and Inflation Relief
Australia replaces the 50% CGT discount with inflation-based rules and a 30% minimum tax from July 2027, with…
Governor Beshear Issues Emergency Order to Freeze Gas Tax, Blocking 27-Cent Increase
Governor Andy Beshear issues emergency order to freeze Kentucky's gas tax at 26.4 cents per gallon, blocking a…
Tourism Industry Urges Macau to Ease Visa Rules as Vietnam’s Travel Market Booms
Macau's strict advance visa rules for Vietnamese travelers hinder spontaneous tourism, prompting industry calls for entry reforms to…
14,247 Visas Issued to Russians as Ireland Fears Hostile Intelligence Agents
Ireland granted 14,247 visas to Russians since 2022 with a 97% approval rate, sparking security concerns over potential…
Canada Imposes New Ebola-Related Border Rules, 21-Day Self-Isolation for Travelers
Canada imposes 21-day isolation and suspends immigration visas for travelers from DRC, Uganda, and South Sudan due to…
Canada and U.S. Impose Travel Curbs on DR Congo, Uganda, South Sudan
Canada and the U.S. impose 2026 travel restrictions and visa suspensions on DR Congo, Uganda, and South Sudan…
IRCC Adds Language Test Field to Post-Graduation Work Permit Application Portal
IRCC reportedly plans to add a dedicated PGWP language test upload field to fix current portal gaps. Applicants…