Oliver Mercer
UK universities face income drop as international student numbers fall
UK universities face unprecedented financial strain from falling international student numbers, stagnant tuition fees, and mounting costs. Widespread…
Karnataka High Court denies visa extension for Pakistani children
The Karnataka High Court dismissed a plea for a visa extension by three Pakistani children and their Indian…
Quebec sees high immigration as fertility rates hit historic low
In 2024, Quebec’s population exceeded 9.1 million, with growth now driven almost exclusively by immigrants due to record-low…
REAL ID applications now start online through DMV in Washington State
To board US domestic flights or access federal buildings after May 7, 2025, you’ll need a REAL ID-compliant…
Portugal salaries trail far behind United States for similar jobs
Average salaries in the United States far exceed those in Portugal, even after accounting for Portugal’s 45% lower…
Birth Certificate and More: Key Proofs of Your Legal Name Explained
Original or certified documents such as a birth certificate or U.S. Passport are necessary to prove legal name…
Employment Authorization Document now valid for domestic flights in US
From May 7, 2025, U.S. domestic travelers aged 18+ must show a REAL ID or approved identification, including…
US taxes follow citizens moving to Japan, Form 1040 still required
Americans moving to Japan are still required to file US taxes annually using Form 1040. Worldwide income must…
REAL ID: What Documents Count as Proof of Identity
REAL ID becomes mandatory May 7, 2025 for domestic travel and federal access in the U.S. Applicants must…
F-1 Students: How to Work Legally This Summer with OPT or CPT
F-1 Students must get CPT or OPT approval for summer off-campus jobs—paid or unpaid. CPT is school-approved; OPT…
Russian Airlines face mass flight disruptions after Ukrainian drone attacks
Ukrainian drone attacks on Moscow’s airports caused Russia’s largest recent flight disruption, affecting over 60,000 travelers and 350…
Foreign Student Enrolment in Japan hits record high in 2024
Foreign student enrolment in Japan reached an unprecedented 336,708 in 2024, up 20.6% from 2023. Nearly all students…
2026 World Cup: Trump Promises ‘Seamless’ Entry
President Trump pledges a seamless entry for 2026 World Cup fans. Despite tougher US immigration policies, a dedicated…
California Immigrant Fast-Food Workers Stay Silent on Abuse
California’s immigrant fast-food workers experience wage theft, unsafe workplaces, harassment, and fear of employer retaliation. Surveys reveal 82%…
Air Canada launches 13 new flights to Latin America for winter 2025-26
Air Canada’s 2025-26 winter expansion brings 13 new Latin America routes, four new destinations, 16% more seats, and…