Oliver Mercer
How a Theft Under $5000 charge in Canada affects US Green Card hopes
Even withdrawn or dropped Theft Under $5000 charges in Canada appear in US immigration checks. Green Card applicants…
How to keep your U.S. green card while studying at a university in Canada
U.S. green card holders can study in Canada with careful planning—apply for a reentry permit, maintain U.S. ties,…
TN visa job changes face limits even with premium processing
TN visa holders must not start a new job until USCIS has approved the new employer’s I-129, regardless…
Which documents count as proof of your Social Security number?
The simplest way to prove your Social Security number is your original card, but W-2, SSA-1099, or military…
Airbus tells U.S. airlines they must pay tariffs on new planes
Airbus’s new policy requires U.S. airlines to pay import tariffs on European aircraft and parts, ending previous financial…
Dental Hygienists see strong chances for Canada Express Entry
Dental Hygienists and Dental Therapists are now in demand in Canada for permanent residency. New Express Entry rules,…
Korean Air brings back longest nonstop Boeing 747 route from Seoul Incheon
Korean Air reinstates the Boeing 747-8i on the Seoul Incheon–Atlanta route, starting April 2025. This raises capacity by…
House Republicans block limit on Immigration and Customs Enforcement powers
House Republicans voted 23-17 against Rep. Jayapal’s amendment barring ICE from wrongfully detaining or deporting U.S. citizens. Recent…
Moving to Austria as an American expat can be both exciting and a little tough
American expats in Austria find that joining InterNations, participating in local events, and learning German are critical for…
Canada now requires new study permit for school transfers
Canada’s May 2025 policy requires international students to get a new study permit before changing schools. Exceptions are…
Spain Schengen visa: What to know about the Short-Term Study Visa
Spain’s Schengen (Type C) Short-Term Study Visa is for non-EU students, valid for 90-180 days. Applicants must provide…
House Republicans propose new immigration fees for asylum seekers
House Republicans propose historic $1,000 asylum fees, cost increases for immigration applications, and a $68.8 billion enforcement plan.…
Post Office law enforcement aiding Trump Administration in deportation
The Postal Service’s new cooperation with Trump’s administration allows sharing of customer data with immigration authorities, fueling privacy…
Judge orders update on Kilmar Abrego Garcia, deported to El Salvador
Trump-era officials must provide daily sworn updates after wrongly deporting Kilmar Abrego Garcia, whose court protections were ignored.…
Judge restricts Trump policy to deport migrants from Guantanamo Bay
A federal judge stopped Trump’s rapid migrant deportations from Guantanamo Bay, citing due process violations and questionable presidential…