Oliver Mercer
Air Canada Launches San Antonio–Toronto Nonstop Flights in May 2026
Starting May 1, 2026, Air Canada will operate three weekly nonstop flights between San Antonio and Toronto through…
Which Sectors Stand to Benefit Most from China’s K Visa
The K visa launches October 1, 2025, for young STEM graduates, removing employer sponsorship and offering multiple entries…
245 American Refugee Claims in Canada in First Half 2025 Signal Surge
In early 2025, 245 Americans filed refugee claims in Canada, exceeding 2024 totals. The rise contrasts with a…
Ukrainian Refugees in the U.S. Lose Work Rights, Face Uncertain Future
Ukrainian parolees and refugees face expiring work authorization as many U4U arrivals reach two-year parole limits and TPS…
China’s New K Visa Opens Doors for Young Global STEM Talent
The K visa, effective October 1, 2025 under State Council Order No. 814, lets young foreign STEM graduates…
ORD to Welcome 17 European Airlines, First Time in Seven Years
As of September 21, 2025, O'Hare hosts 17 European airlines, matching 2018 levels. American Airlines increased summer capacity,…
Immigration Medical Exam Validity: I-693 Expires With Each I-485
As of June 11, 2025 USCIS limits I-693 validity: exams signed on/after Nov 1, 2023 are valid only…
Reentry Permit Processing Time and I-131 Requirements for 2025
USCIS requires Form I-131 edition 01/20/25 from April 3, 2025; file from inside the U.S., complete biometrics domestically,…
Can You Get a U.S. Passport with a Green Card? Naturalize
A Green Card does not equal citizenship or a U.S. passport. Naturalization—via Form N-400, tests, and the Oath—must…
Canada’s International Mobility Program: A Practical Guide for Workers
The IMP issued 302,280 work permits in H1 2025, exceeding targets. LMIA exemptions speed hiring, while Jan 21,…
TPS Renewal Fees and Payment Options: Key Changes Effective July 2025
New TPS fees effective July 22, 2025: $30 biometrics fee for re-registration (waivable), $500 initial TPS filing fee…
221(g) Passport Returned Without Stamping: What It Means for Your Visa
A 221(g) notice returns your passport unstamped while consulates perform additional checks or request documents; it is a…
I-90 Replacement Processing Times: Key Factors and Trends for 2025
Median I-90 processing times jumped to 8–12+ months by September 21, 2025, amid a USCIS backlog of over…
Nationality at Birth on Immigration Forms: A Practical Guide
Confusing Nationality with Place of birth caused immigration delays in 2024–2025. DHS’s April 11, 2025 rule increased biographic…
I-864 Poverty Guidelines 2025 Income thresholds for family sponsorship
The 2025 I-864 Poverty Guidelines increase income requirements for most family-based sponsors to 125% of federal poverty levels,…