Oliver Mercer
Trump administration reverses course on foreign students’ US visas
ICE’s abrupt revocation of thousands of foreign student visas for minor infractions sparked lawsuits and national uproar. Courts…
Italy National Type D Adoption Visa: What Families Need to Know
The Italy National Type D Adoption Visa grants permanent residency to adopted non-EU minors. Applicants require legal and…
US immigration now nearly impossible for citizens of 10 countries
The US has imposed a total visa ban in 2025 for citizens from ten nations, blocking all immigration,…
US consular officers tighten rules on birth tourism visa applications
US consular officers are now instructed to deny tourist visas if birth tourism is suspected. This stricter screening…
Canada elections 2025 put immigration and permanent residency in focus
Canada elections 2025 center immigration, with Liberals capping permanent residency below 1% and Conservatives pushing stricter limits. Both…
Italy National Type D Family Visa: What U.S. Military Dependents Need
U.S. military dependents moving to Italy must use the Italy National Type D Family Visa, submitting all documents…
Italy National Type D Study Visa: Eligibility for Applicants Under 18
Italy’s National Type D Study Visa is essential for non-EU students under 18 who pursue education in Italy…
Italy National Type D Independent Work Visa: Who Qualifies and How to Apply
Italy’s Type D Independent Work Visa is for non-EU nationals seeking self-employment. Applicants need proof of assets (€14,000+),…
Italy National Type D Apprenticeship Visa: Who Qualifies for an Internship
Non-EU citizens can intern in Italy with the National Type D Apprenticeship Visa, valid for up to one…
Airlines pull financial forecasts as trade war deepens industry uncertainty
U.S. airlines, including American and Delta, withdrew financial forecasts following dramatic drops in leisure and business travel caused…
Immigration check-ins now carry greater risk of ICE detention
ICE immigration check-ins have grown riskier, now often leading to detention even for those without criminal records. Accelerated…
Svetlana Dali boards Delta Air Lines Flight 264 at JFK without ticket
Russian-born permanent resident Svetlana Dali boarded Delta Flight 264 from JFK to Paris without documents on November 26,…
JetBlue TrueBlue points can now be used for Japan Airlines flights
JetBlue’s expanded partnership allows TrueBlue points redemption for Japan Airlines flights across Japan and East Asia. No carrier…
Immigrant arrests rise after wrong turns on Detroit-Canada border bridge
Hundreds have been detained at Detroit’s Ambassador Bridge in 2025 after making unintentional wrong turns. Confusing signage and…
US Visa applicants from Japan must share social media history in 2025
Japanese US visa applicants, excluding ESTA travelers, must declare all social media used in five years starting April…