Oliver Mercer
Oman Air Officially Joins oneworld Alliance to Expand Reach
Joining oneworld in 2025, Oman Air now offers travelers access to 900+ destinations, reciprocal status benefits, and nearly…
Dazzling Solar Panels Cause Pilot Glare Near Schiphol Airport
Schiphol Airport's pilots were blinded in 2025 due to glare from a nearby solar farm. Legal action demanded…
Etihad CEO Antonoaldo Neves Discusses Strategy and Charlotte Move
Starting May 2026, Etihad will offer direct flights between Abu Dhabi and Charlotte, linking key U.S. Southeast markets.…
US Considers Canceling Bob Vylan’s Visa After ‘Death to the IDF’ Chant
Bob Vylan risks U.S. visa revocation for chanting ‘death to the IDF’ at Glastonbury. The U.S. State Department’s…
Weekly Protests Target Deportation Flights at Sonoma County Airport
Weekly protests since April 2025 at Sonoma County Airport oppose Avelo Airlines’ deportation flights. Activists call for a…
Canada Launches New Permanent Residency Route Starting in 2025
The RCIP, launching in 2025, makes Canada’s EMPP permanent, enabling skilled refugees and workers to apply for permanent…
South Africa Joins Kenya, Nigeria, and Others to Reform African Visa Travel
South Africa and six countries formed a visa-free travel coalition effective June 2025. Several African nations began visa-free…
Canada Raises Wages for Temporary Foreign Workers by 2% in 2025
Starting June 27, 2025, Canada raises Temporary Foreign Worker wages by 2%. Employers must pay new minimum wages…
Ireland Enforces New Visa Rules for South African and Botswana Nationals
Ireland imposes visa requirements on South African and Botswana nationals from July 2024 for all travel. Processing takes…
IRCC Developing New Foreign Worker Stream for Agriculture and Fish Processing
Canada’s IRCC introduces a flexible foreign worker stream for agriculture and fish processing sectors. It offers sector-specific permits,…
Hong Kong Visa Fees to Increase Starting September 2025: Full Breakdown
Hong Kong’s immigration fees rise significantly September 8, 2025, affecting visas, passports, and deliveries. Applicants should submit requests…
Tulfo Warns Filipinos With Past Offenses of US Detention Risk
New U.S. policies heighten deportation risks for Filipinos with past offenses, including minor crimes. ICE enforces expedited removal…
Canada Immigration Minister Lena Metlege Diab Unveils 2025–27 IRCC Plan
The Canadian IRCC plan (2025–2027) limits permanent residents to under 1% population and temporary residents to 5%. It…
Australian Student Visa Fee Rises to AUD 2,000 from July 2025
From July 2025, the Australian student visa fee rises to AUD 2,000, impacting student finances. The visa allows…
DOJ Announces New Priority to Pursue Citizenship Revocation Cases
The DOJ prioritizes denaturalization of naturalized citizens involved in fraud, national security threats, or serious crimes. Legal standards…