PEI PNP Draw: 129 Skilled Workers and International Graduates
On September 19, 2025, PEI issued 129 PNP invitations under the Labour Impact Category for employer‑backed Skilled Worker,…
Canada’s immigration cuts risk stalling growth amid expert warnings
Canada will cut immigration targets in 2025–2026, reducing 2025 admissions to 395,000 from 500,000. Experts warn of a…
Cruz Pushes to Raise Airline Pilot Retirement Age to 67
Sen. Ted Cruz seeks U.S. backing to raise pilot retirement from 65 to 67 at ICAO. IATA and…
Trump Gold Card Visa Price Remains at $1 Million, Officials Say
The Trump Gold Card Visa, created by a Sept 19, 2025 executive order, offers green cards for a…
Seattle Mayor Proposes $4 Million Boost to Immigration Office for 2026
Mayor Harrell proposed a $4 million, 60% funding increase for Seattle’s OIRA in 2026 to expand legal aid,…
How ICE Raids Heighten Risk of Assault Against Immigrant Women
After a major 2025 enforcement budget increase to $170 billion, reports rose of civilians impersonating ICE agents to…
Ohio Lake County Signs ICE Agreements; Illinois Denies Ties
On September 17, 2025, Lake County, Ohio approved the Task Force Model and WSO Program with ICE, enabling…
ICE Expanding in Grand Rapids Amid Nationwide Immigration Surge
A $28.7 billion FY2025 boost enables ICE to expand into interior cities like Grand Rapids with targets of…
AI Justice Voices Serious Concern Over BIA Bond Authority Curtailment
The BIA’s Sept. 5, 2025 Matter of Yajure Hurtado finds entrants without inspection are applicants for admission under…
Conestoga College: 97% Permit Drop Highlights Immigration Shift Risks
Conestoga’s 97% drop in study permit approvals followed federal caps and the end of SDS, as national college…
New HUD Initiative Demands Verified Citizenship for Section 8 Housing
HUD requires PHAs to verify citizenship or eligible immigration status for every Section 8 tenant by September 2025,…
Nvidia and OpenAI CEOs react to H-1B fee increase under Trump
An executive order effective Sept 21, 2025 raises H-1B fees to $100,000–$152,000 per petition, requires upfront employer payment…
Slowed Immigration Could Limit U.S. Workforce Growth Long-Term
OBBBA and related actions in 2025 expanded detention funding, paused refugee admissions, tightened visa processes, and reduced access…
245 American Refugee Claims in Canada in First Half 2025 Signal Surge
In early 2025, 245 Americans filed refugee claims in Canada, exceeding 2024 totals. The rise contrasts with a…