Oliver Mercer
Canada Now Tops International Student Interest, Surpasses U.S. in 2025
Canada leads global student interest in 2025, with 94% expressing interest despite a federal cap lowering 2025 study…
Canada 2025 for Ukrainians: visas, open work permits, citizenship
Canada closed new CUAET entries on December 31, 2024, but lets Ukrainians who arrived by March 31, 2024…
13-year-old Afghan boy from Kunduz lands in Delhi after hiding in gear
A 13-year-old from Kunduz survived hiding in the rear landing gear of Kam Air flight RQ-4401 on September…
Canada’s immigration cuts risk stalling growth amid expert warnings
Canada will cut immigration targets in 2025–2026, reducing 2025 admissions to 395,000 from 500,000. Experts warn of a…
Canadian Chamber Seeks Meticulous Review of Temporary Worker Program
The Canadian Chamber urged a thorough review of TFWP and IMP in September 2025, seeking better data, transparency,…
Cruz Pushes to Raise Airline Pilot Retirement Age to 67
Sen. Ted Cruz seeks U.S. backing to raise pilot retirement from 65 to 67 at ICAO. IATA and…
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…