Oliver Mercer
New Zealand opens doors to wealthy with Active Investor Plus visa
New Zealand’s revamped Active Investor Plus visa, effective April 2025, aims to attract affluent investors globally. Offering Growth…
Key Steps to Take After SEVIS Termination
Termination of SEVIS for F-1, M-1, and J-1 visa holders results in an immediate loss of legal nonimmigrant…
Understanding SEVIS Termination Options for International Students
When SEVIS records are terminated, international students lose legal status in the U.S., their work permissions, and face…
Fannie Mae cuts 700 jobs over matching grants misuse
Fannie Mae terminated 700 employees, accusing them of misusing its Matching Grants Program, which matches employee donations to…
South Sudan disputes U.S. visa revocation over nationality error
U.S.–South Sudan ties deteriorated after the U.S. revoked South Sudanese visas on April 5, 2025, alleging non-cooperation with…
Algeria halts Mali flights, stirring tensions in the Sahel
Tensions rose on April 1, 2025, between Algeria and Mali after Algeria downed Mali's Akinci drone near Tin…
Breeze Airways reconnects Akron-Canton to West Palm Beach
Plans are underway to restart nonstop flights between Akron-Canton Airport and West Palm Beach, Florida, by Breeze Airways,…
Ryanair faces tensions over flights linked to Western Sahara
Ryanair’s flights to Dakhla, Western Sahara, highlight sovereignty disputes. Critics claim these actions legitimize Morocco's claims over the…
Ryanair passengers removed after card declined for snacks
Airlines like Ryanair face increased challenges managing disruptive passengers and in-flight payment disputes. With cashless cabins becoming standard,…
Citizenship groups challenge Donald Trump cuts to birthright rights
In 2025, second-term policies by President Donald Trump have sparked major opposition. Legal battles challenge ending birthright citizenship…
Saudi Arabia halts multiple visa types for 14 countries, report says
Saudi Arabia's visa restrictions for 14 countries replace one-year multiple-entry visas with single-entry 30-day permits, effective until June…
Asian immigrants rally over delays in residence permits in Lisbon
Portugal’s immigration system faces severe delays, as seen in the April 7, 2025, protest of over 100 Asian…
Can Working Full-Time on F-1 OPT Affect Your H-1B Visa Chances
F-1 OPT allows students to gain work experience in their field, offering flexibility that ends with H-1B approval.…
Maine residents reminded to get Real ID for flights before May 7 deadline
Maine residents must obtain a Real ID-compliant driver’s license or ID by May 7, 2025, to board domestic…
More Countries Open Doors to Canadian Passport Holders in 2025
As of April 2025, the Canadian passport ranks 7th globally on the Henley Passport Index, offering visa-free or…