Ghostwriting and Fake Degrees Shake Canada’s Hong Kong Immigration
Fraudulent degrees, ghostwritten essays and plagiarism have led to misrepresentation refusals in Canada’s Hong Kong immigration stream. Courts…
Articles by & updated by Oliver Mercer
Ukrainians in Canada Still in Limbo More Than Three Years On
IRCC extended CUAET extensions until March 31, 2026 for arrivals up to March 31, 2024, but passport backlogs…
Shrinking International Enrolment Triggers Crisis at Ontario Colleges
A 48% drop in international students since early 2024 has triggered major revenue shortfalls at Ontario colleges, causing…
ICE Detainees Death Toll Reaches 16 Amid Horrendous Conditions
Sixteen ICE detainee deaths have occurred since January 2025, including a recent Nassau County death of Santos Banegas…
Australia’s $2,000 student visa fee triggers industry backlash, calls for cuts
Australia increased its student visa fee to AUD 2,000 (non-refundable) on July 1, 2025. The rise has coincided…
Two-Step Immigration in Canada: Trends for Temporary Residents
Canada is doubling down on two-step immigration while shrinking temporary resident numbers to 5% by end of 2026.…
Migration Slowdown Intensifies Political Pressure on Labor Policy
Australia’s migration growth eased in 2025: net overseas migration dropped to 315,924 and population hit 27.54 million. Labor…
Weak economy pushes Ottawa to recalibrate immigration policy
Ottawa reduces immigration for 2025–2027: permanent resident targets fall to 395,000 (2025), 380,000 (2026), 365,000 (2027), and temporary…
Canada Immigration Backlog Surges by 57,150, IRCC Update Shows
In August 2025 IRCC backlog rose by 57,150 to 958,850, the third consecutive monthly increase. Temporary streams—TRVs and…