Great Lakes Immigration Sting Impacts Multiple Cruise Ships in July 2025
The July 2025 Great Lakes immigration sting involved CBP detaining 16 crew members holding valid C1/D visas. Cruise…
Appeals Court Intervenes as Afghan TPS Protections Near Expiration
TPS protection for Afghan nationals ends July 14, 2025, requiring holders to find alternative immigration status. Employment authorization…
Haiti, Honduras, and Nicaragua Lose Temporary Protected Status. What Now?
The U.S. ends TPS for Haiti, Honduras, and Nicaragua in 2026, removing work permits and protection for thousands…
Canadian NRI Arrested for Fatal Hit-and-Run of Veteran Marathoner Fauja Singh
Fauja Singh, the oldest marathon runner at 114, was killed in a hit-and-run by Canadian NRI Amritpal Singh…
Ontario International Airport to Celebrate 35th Anniversary of ADA
Ontario International Airport marks ADA’s 35th anniversary on July 24, 2025, amid $11 million accessibility upgrades including restrooms…
The Urgent Need for a North America-Wide Talent Visa Now
No North America-wide Talent Visa yet, but U.S. updates H-1B and O-1 visas, and Canada strengthens border security.…
IRCC Announces 2025 Parents and Grandparents Program Intake Opening in July
The 2025 Parents and Grandparents Program accepts 10,000 applications from 2020 Interest to Sponsor submitters starting July 28.…
Porter Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Landing at Regina Airport
Porter Airlines flight 483 made an emergency landing at Regina on July 15, 2025 due to a smoke…
New U.S. Visa Limits for Nigerian Travelers Impact Families and Businesses
New U.S. visa rules require Nigerians to have single-entry, three-month visas, impacting frequent travel for family and business.…
Canada Plane Hijacked at Vancouver Airport; Suspect Arrested, Flights Grounded
A hijacking incident involving a Cessna 172 at Vancouver International Airport on July 15, 2025 caused flight disruptions…
Record 59,000 Immigrant Detainees Held Amid Expanded ICE Enforcement
ICE detained nearly 2,800 undocumented immigrants recently, with total detainees exceeding 59,000—well above capacity. Nearly half have no…
Canada’s Language Sector Faces Challenges Amid Visa Policy Changes
Canada’s 2025 study permit cap is 437,000, down 10%. Most students need a PAL or TAL. Language programs…
Data Shows Immigrants Without Lawyers Face Higher Deportation Risk
Trump’s 2025 immigration policies accelerate deportations and limit relief, making legal representation vital. Immigrants with lawyers have better…
African Asylum Seekers in Toronto Face Racism and Homelessness, Report Finds
African asylum seekers in Canada must prove danger fears to qualify. They face racism, housing, and work challenges,…