Oliver Mercer
Changi Airport Sees Strong Gains with China and Indonesia Traffic Surge
Changi Airport’s 2025 surge is driven by China and Indonesia. Chinese travelers require visas and face longer processing,…
UK Awards £63m to Boost Sustainable Aviation Fuel Uptake
In 2025, the UK allocated £63 million to promote sustainable aviation fuel production through the Advanced Fuels Fund.…
Federal Agents Conduct Immigration Operation Inside Ontario Grocery Store
ICE conducted an enforcement operation in an Ontario grocery store on July 21, 2025. Alleged police cooperation contradicted…
Sacramento County Residents Included in 12 Arrested at Home Depot, Immigration Group Confirms
Border Patrol’s July 2025 Sacramento operation arrested 11+ people, including a U.S. citizen, sparking legal and community concerns…
U.S. Passport Power Declines: Which Countries Are Rising in 2025
The U.S. passport fell to 9th–10th place in 2025 with 169–182 visa-free countries, behind Singapore’s top rank. Longer…
Geoff Russ: Data Shows Fewer Newcomers Lead to Lower Canadian Rent
Canada’s Immigration Levels Plan lowers permanent resident targets and caps temporary residents below 5% by 2027. Express Entry…
Jerusalem Visa Dispute Strains US–Israel Evangelical Relations
Israel reversed restrictive visa changes after US diplomatic pressure, restoring efficient approvals for Christian groups by July 21,…
Laos and Belarus Sign Visa Waiver Agreement to Boost Travel and Ties
The Laos-Belarus visa waiver agreement signed in July 2025 is not yet effective. It requires domestic ratification and…
What Is Dubai’s Virtual Work Residence Permit and How to Apply
The Dubai Digital Nomad Visa lets remote workers live legally with a one-year renewable permit, requiring USD 3,500…
Escalation of EU Deportations Amid Rising Asylum Seeker Controls
European Union states increase deportations and speed removals in 2025 before new Pact rules begin in 2026. Germany…
Key Differences and Misuse Between L1A and L1B Visa Categories
The L1A visa offers longer stays and a simpler path to green cards for executives. The L1B visa…
Tactics Used by TCS to Circumvent H-1B Limits via L-1 Visa Misuse
TCS allegedly misused L-1A visas to bypass restrictive H-1B limits by falsely designating technical staff as managers. Lawsuits…
Legal Consequences for Companies Misusing L1 Visas and Industry Precedents
USCIS increased enforcement in July 2025 against L-1 visa misuse, focusing on accurate managerial classifications and stricter penalties.…
Top Reasons USCIS Issued RFEs for H-1B Petitions in FY 2018
USCIS updated its RFE policies for H-1B petitions effective early 2025, emphasizing detailed documentation of specialty occupations and…
How Immigration Has Influenced Canada’s Housing Crisis Over Time
Canada’s 2025 immigration policy lowers permanent resident targets and limits temporary residents to ease housing pressures. The government…