Oliver Mercer
F-1 Students: How to Work Legally This Summer with OPT or CPT
F-1 Students must get CPT or OPT approval for summer off-campus jobs—paid or unpaid. CPT is school-approved; OPT…
Russian Airlines face mass flight disruptions after Ukrainian drone attacks
Ukrainian drone attacks on Moscow’s airports caused Russia’s largest recent flight disruption, affecting over 60,000 travelers and 350…
Foreign Student Enrolment in Japan hits record high in 2024
Foreign student enrolment in Japan reached an unprecedented 336,708 in 2024, up 20.6% from 2023. Nearly all students…
2026 World Cup: Trump Promises ‘Seamless’ Entry
President Trump pledges a seamless entry for 2026 World Cup fans. Despite tougher US immigration policies, a dedicated…
California Immigrant Fast-Food Workers Stay Silent on Abuse
California’s immigrant fast-food workers experience wage theft, unsafe workplaces, harassment, and fear of employer retaliation. Surveys reveal 82%…
Air Canada launches 13 new flights to Latin America for winter 2025-26
Air Canada’s 2025-26 winter expansion brings 13 new Latin America routes, four new destinations, 16% more seats, and…
Discover Airlines starts new Frankfurt to Minneapolis-St. Paul flights
Discover Airlines now flies seasonally between Frankfurt and Minneapolis-St. Paul, offering four weekly Airbus A330 flights with free…
Swedish Migration Minister says no decision yet on work permit salary threshold
Sweden is debating whether to increase the work permit salary threshold to 100% of the median salary. No…
IRCC streamlines work permit process for IEC participants in Canada
IRCC’s new policy lets IEC participants in Canada get work permits by mail, eliminating flagpoling. This temporary solution,…
Saudi Arabia Halts E-Visas Before Hajj Pilgrimage
Saudi Arabia paused E-Visas for Uzbekistan and Tajikistan during Hajj 2025 to manage pilgrimage crowds and prevent fraud.…
New Zealand streamlines visa application process to attract more tourists
New Zealand enhances its tourism sector for 2025, investing NZ$13.5 million in marketing, streamlines visa processing times to…
Sweden’s security measures slow citizenship applications process
Sweden’s 2025 citizenship rules feature security-focused reforms, requiring in-person checks, document scrutiny, and increased income, residency, and language…
Canada signals shift to lower immigration levels under Liberal government
From 2025, Canada will cut permanent resident admissions, cap temporary migration, and tighten selection for skilled workers already…
U.S. Embassy Demands Stockholm Kill DEI Programs
The U.S. Embassy in Stockholm’s demand to halt local DEI programs triggered a strong rejection from Swedish officials.…
Trump Immigration Crackdown Shuts Out Miami Buyers
Miami’s housing market faces drastic changes as Trump’s immigration rules limit FHA loans to citizens, drive away foreign…