Oliver Mercer
Weekly Protests Target Deportation Flights at Sonoma County Airport
Weekly protests since April 2025 at Sonoma County Airport oppose Avelo Airlines’ deportation flights. Activists call for a…
Canada Launches New Permanent Residency Route Starting in 2025
The RCIP, launching in 2025, makes Canada’s EMPP permanent, enabling skilled refugees and workers to apply for permanent…
South Africa Joins Kenya, Nigeria, and Others to Reform African Visa Travel
South Africa and six countries formed a visa-free travel coalition effective June 2025. Several African nations began visa-free…
Canada Raises Wages for Temporary Foreign Workers by 2% in 2025
Starting June 27, 2025, Canada raises Temporary Foreign Worker wages by 2%. Employers must pay new minimum wages…
Ireland Enforces New Visa Rules for South African and Botswana Nationals
Ireland imposes visa requirements on South African and Botswana nationals from July 2024 for all travel. Processing takes…
Hong Kong Visa Fees to Increase Starting September 2025: Full Breakdown
Hong Kong’s immigration fees rise significantly September 8, 2025, affecting visas, passports, and deliveries. Applicants should submit requests…
IRCC Developing New Foreign Worker Stream for Agriculture and Fish Processing
Canada’s IRCC introduces a flexible foreign worker stream for agriculture and fish processing sectors. It offers sector-specific permits,…
Tulfo Warns Filipinos With Past Offenses of US Detention Risk
New U.S. policies heighten deportation risks for Filipinos with past offenses, including minor crimes. ICE enforces expedited removal…
Canada Immigration Minister Lena Metlege Diab Unveils 2025–27 IRCC Plan
The Canadian IRCC plan (2025–2027) limits permanent residents to under 1% population and temporary residents to 5%. It…
Australian Student Visa Fee Rises to AUD 2,000 from July 2025
From July 2025, the Australian student visa fee rises to AUD 2,000, impacting student finances. The visa allows…
DOJ Announces New Priority to Pursue Citizenship Revocation Cases
The DOJ prioritizes denaturalization of naturalized citizens involved in fraud, national security threats, or serious crimes. Legal standards…
South Korea Seeks Extension of U.S. 90-Day Tariff Pause
South Korea seeks to extend the US tariff pause ending July 8, 2025, to avoid 25% duties on…
Steps for Pakistani Students If US Employer Won’t Sponsor Green Card
Pakistani students in the US without employer green card sponsorship must explore self-petition avenues and family-based options. Staying…
H-1B Worker Says US Employer Won’t Sponsor Green Card, One Year to Find Job
New 2025 rules impose stricter requirements on U.S. companies sponsoring H-1B workers for green cards. Workers must find…
China Flight Forced to Land After Passengers Report Burning Smell
Shandong Airlines flight SC4667 made a safe emergency landing June 27, 2025, after engine failure and burning smell.…