DHS Ends TPS for Honduras and Nicaragua Amid Broader Policy Shift
On July 7, 2025 – The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for nationals of Honduras and Nicaragua,
Read More »Quebec Immigration Program Suspensions
The Quebec Ministry of Immigration, Francization and Integration (MIFI) has announced the suspension of three permanent immigration programs. Under the Quebec Experience
Read More »Denmark Eases Work Permit Rules for Nationals of 16 Countries
On June 30, 2025, the government has announced a new deal between employers and trade unions which will ease work permit rules for nationals of 16 non-EU countries. Under the
Read More »Peru Grants Visa Exemptions to Japanese and Qatari Nationals
The government of Peru has issued two new decrees exempting certain nationals from entry visa requirements. Under Supreme Decree No. 020-2025-RE, effective July 1, 2025,
Read More »Congress Passes Reconciliation Bill with Major Immigration Provisions
On July 3, 2025, Congress passed a budget reconciliation bill entitled the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, sending it to President Trump’s desk for him to sign into law.
Read More »UK Launches Citizenship Route for Irish Nationals
The Home Office has announced that a new citizenship route for Irish nationals will open on July 22, 2025, when the British Nationality (Irish Citizens) Act 2024 takes
Read More »Italy Opens Pre-Filling for Seasonal Tourism Work Applications
The Ministry of Labour and Social Policies has announced that the next period for the pre-filling of online applications for seasonal tourism jobs as part of the 2025 quota
Read More »Quebec Relaunches Skilled Worker Program with New Criteria
On July 2, 2025, the Minister of Immigration, Francization and Integration published an order establishing the invitation criteria and scoring for the Programme de sélection
Read More »Ontario Updates OINP to Better Align with Labor Market Needs
Effective July 1, 2025, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) has implemented several regulatory changes aimed at improving responsiveness to the province’s evolving
Read More »Ontario Updates Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program with New Rules
The Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development (MLITSD) has made regulatory changes to the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) which took effect
Read More »Canada Raises Financial Requirements for Study Permits
The government has announced that, effective September 1, 2025, the funds required for financial support for study permits will increase. International students must prove
Read More »Federal Judge Blocks Trump’s Asylum Crackdown, Citing Overreach of Executive Authority
On July 2, 2025, a DC federal judge has blocked the Trump administration’s sweeping attempt to restrict asylum access at the southern US border, ruling that the
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