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Different Shades of Life With Mati Lio
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Travel and Relocation Insights
Explore expert tips, real-life experiences, and fact-checked information and guides on international travel and relocation. From planning your journey to settling abroad, I provide practical insights, cultural know-how, trusted resources, and advice to help you study, work, and build a fulfilling life anywhere in the world.
H-1B Visa Lottery Faces Big Shake-Up: Wage-Based Selection Approved, What Applicants Must Know Now
The U.S. ends H-1B visa lottery, approving a wage-based selection system. Learn what this means for international students and skilled worke
Mati Lio
Aug 20, 20253 min read
U.S. Revokes Over 6,000 Student Visas Amid Intensified Immigration Crackdown
The U.S. has revoked 6,000+ student visas amid stricter immigration rules. Learn the key details and what international students should know
Mati Lio
Aug 19, 20252 min read
New U.S. Visa Rule: All Applicants Must Disclose 5-Year Social Media History
All U.S. visa applicants must disclose 5-year social media history. Learn the rules, risks, & get expert study abroad & application guidance
Mati Lio
Aug 19, 20253 min read
Last Chance to Apply: George Brown College Offers Free Fall 2025 Building Code Training for High-Demand Ontario Jobs
Apply now for George Brown’s free Fall 2025 Building Code training—20 weeks, career support, and BCIN prep for Ontario jobs.
Mati Lio
Aug 15, 20253 min read
U.S. Immigration Alert: Removal Proceedings and the New Family‑Based Visa Landscape
USCIS broadens deportation rules for green card applicants, including family-based cases. Learn new policies and how to stay compliant.
Mati Lio
Aug 15, 20254 min read
Green Card Holders Win Major Legal Protection After Landmark Court Ruling
Court blocks DOJ from unilaterally revoking Green Cards, strengthening due process and stability for millions of U.S. residents.
Mati Lio
Aug 11, 20254 min read
Green Card Alert: Why More Children Could Lose Eligibility Starting August 2025
USCIS changes CSPA rules in Aug 2025. More immigrant children risk aging out and losing green card eligibility.Learn what families must know
Mati Lio
Aug 11, 20255 min read
🇺🇸✈️ U.S. Warns Nigerians: No More Birth Tourism Visas – Embassy Issues Direct Advisory
The U.S. Embassy in Nigeria has issued a strong advisory: Nigerians traveling to give birth in the U.S. may be denied visas.
Mati Lio
Aug 7, 20253 min read
🇨🇦 Why Canada Is Falling Behind in the Global LNG Boom – Key Facts, Missed Chances & What’s at Stake
Canada is the world’s 5th-largest gas producer but still lags in LNG exports, while the U.S. dominates. Discover what’s holding Canada back.
Mati Lio
Aug 6, 20253 min read
💍New US Immigration Rules Tighten Scrutiny on Marriage-Based Green Cards
The U.S. has introduced stricter marriage-based Green Card policies in 2025, impacting immigrant couples with tougher interviews, etc.
Mati Lio
Aug 5, 20254 min read
📰 Ontario Cracks Down on ‘Ghosting’ Job Seekers: What Bill 30 Means for Employers and You
Ontario's new bill tackles job ghosting by requiring employers to respond to applicants. Will it work? Experts weigh in.
Mati Lio
Aug 4, 20253 min read
Fresh Trade Shock: U.S. Tariffs on Canadian Goods Rise to 35% — What It Means for Jobs, Prices, and Bilateral Ties
Discover how the recent U.S. tariff hike on key Canadian imports affects jobs, consumer prices, and bilateral trade relations. Stay informed
Mati Lio
Aug 3, 20253 min read
Latest Update: U.S. Birthright Citizenship Under Fire — Nigerians Among the Most Affected
New US policy limits birthright citizenship for kids of non-citizens. Nigerians abroad could be hit hardest. Here’s what you should know.
Mati Lio
Jul 30, 20253 min read
Ontario Unveils $260 Million Fund to Train Workers for High-Demand Careers
Ontario has unveiled $260 million in new funding to train workers in key sectors like healthcare, trades, and manufacturing. Applications ar
Mati Lio
Jul 30, 20252 min read
Get Full Funding to Study Nursing, Paramedicine, or Medical Lab Programs in Ontario: What the Learn and Stay Grant Means for You
Study healthcare in Ontario with no tuition fees! Apply for the Learn and Stay Grant to graduate debt-free and serve your community.
Mati Lio
Jul 29, 20253 min read
Doug Ford Reverses Course on Work Permits for Asylum Seekers in Ontario
Doug Ford reverses Ontario’s plan to issue asylum seeker work permits after federal pushback and clarification on processing times.
Mati Lio
Jul 28, 20252 min read
Canada Launches Free PASS Program to Support Internationally Educated Nurses
Discover Canada’s new PASS Program offering free pre- & post-arrival support to internationally educated nurses entering the healthcare work
Mati Lio
Jul 28, 20253 min read
Passengers Evacuate American Airlines Jet in Denver After Tire Fire and Landing Gear Malfunction
A tire fire and landing gear malfunction caused panic on the runway at Denver International Airport, prompting the evacuation of an American
Mati Lio
Jul 26, 20252 min read
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