Oliver Mercer
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…
Discover Airlines starts new Frankfurt to Minneapolis-St. Paul flights
Discover Airlines now flies seasonally between Frankfurt and Minneapolis-St. Paul, offering four weekly Airbus A330 flights with free…
Swedish Migration Minister says no decision yet on work permit salary threshold
Sweden is debating whether to increase the work permit salary threshold to 100% of the median salary. No…
IRCC streamlines work permit process for IEC participants in Canada
IRCC’s new policy lets IEC participants in Canada get work permits by mail, eliminating flagpoling. This temporary solution,…
Saudi Arabia Halts E-Visas Before Hajj Pilgrimage
Saudi Arabia paused E-Visas for Uzbekistan and Tajikistan during Hajj 2025 to manage pilgrimage crowds and prevent fraud.…
New Zealand streamlines visa application process to attract more tourists
New Zealand enhances its tourism sector for 2025, investing NZ$13.5 million in marketing, streamlines visa processing times to…
Sweden’s security measures slow citizenship applications process
Sweden’s 2025 citizenship rules feature security-focused reforms, requiring in-person checks, document scrutiny, and increased income, residency, and language…
Canada signals shift to lower immigration levels under Liberal government
From 2025, Canada will cut permanent resident admissions, cap temporary migration, and tighten selection for skilled workers already…
U.S. Embassy Demands Stockholm Kill DEI Programs
The U.S. Embassy in Stockholm’s demand to halt local DEI programs triggered a strong rejection from Swedish officials.…
Trump Immigration Crackdown Shuts Out Miami Buyers
Miami’s housing market faces drastic changes as Trump’s immigration rules limit FHA loans to citizens, drive away foreign…
JDA International finds Afghan refugees thriving in Grand Junction
JDA International’s ARISE program enabled 70+ Afghan refugees to safely settle in Grand Junction, Colorado. Through housing, job…
Afghans now face $15,000 bond for US visitor visa applications
As of May 6, 2025, Afghans must pay bonds up to $15,000 for US visitor visas. Determined by…
Aviation Sector Demands Urgent Sustainable Policy Shift
Aviation industry leaders demand urgent sustainable policy actions to meet the 2050 net zero emissions goal. Key priorities…
South Africa requires Yellow Fever Vaccination only from certain arrivals
When moving from the United States to South Africa, yellow fever vaccination is only needed if arriving from…
Work-Life Balance: Why Sweden Works Fewer Hours Than the US
Sweden guarantees short workweeks, extensive paid leave, and strong public support, creating superior work-life balance. U.S. workers often…