The U.S. government has temporarily halted immigrant visa appointments around the world as part of a planned training initiative for consular officers, according to the State Department. This training program aims to enhance and standardize the process of screening and vetting visa applicants, with a focus on determining whether applicants might become a "public charge" by depending on public assistance.
The State Department indicated that...
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has firmly rejected a proposed trade agreement with the United States that threatens to undermine protections for the French language, following the breakdown of negotiations between the two countries. Carney emphasized that safeguarding the French language, particularly in Quebec, is essential for preserving national identity and linguistic rights. He criticized the US stance, which regards some of Quebec's French-language...
