Oliver Mercer
OPT Rules: Does the 5-Month Rule Apply to Remote Work from Different Country?
The 5-month rule for F-1 students mandates that a student's SEVIS record will be terminated if out of…
Canada Immigration: Lower Scores for Skilled Worker Residency
Canada's Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) updated the Skilled Workers’ Permanent Residency Program, lowering the Comprehensive Ranking…
Canada Penalizes Employers for Temporary Foreign Worker Violations
In 2023, Canada's Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) issued $2.1 million in penalties to non-compliant employers, a 36%…
Malta Work Visa: Application Guide and Requirements
To work in Malta, citizens from non-EU/EEA countries need a visa. EU/EEA and Swiss citizens must register within…
Malta Visa Guide: Types, Requirements, Application Process
Malta's visa requirements depend on your reason for visiting and nationality. Various visas include Schengen, transit, work, student,…
Latvia Golden Visa: How to Apply and Investment Options
The Latvia Golden Visa is an investment program granting residency or citizenship via business, real estate, bank deposits,…
How to Apply for a Latvia Student Visa
To study in Latvia, non-EU/EEA students need a visa, while EU/EEA students must register with migration authorities. Key…
Latvia Work Visa Guide: Requirements & Application Process
To work in Latvia, non-EU citizens need a Work Visa, Work Permit, and Residence Permit. Different visa types…
Latvia Transit Visa: Requirements and Application Guide
A Latvia Transit Visa allows travelers from specific countries to pass through the international transit zone of Latvian…
Latvia Visa Fees: Complete Guide
Short-stay visas to Latvia cost €90, long-stay €60, and children's visas €45. Transit visas are €80. Residence permits…
How to Apply for a Lithuania Family Visa
A Lithuania Family Visa is available to spouses, children, or parents of Lithuanian citizens or residents with either…
Lithuania Visa Fees and Payment Information
Visa fees for Lithuania vary by type: Schengen (€90), National Type D (€120), temporary residence permits (€120; urgent…
Kosovo Visa: Application Requirements and Process
Kosovo, an intriguing Balkan country, requires a visa for many travelers. Exemptions exist for Schengen visa holders, diplomats,…
Rising Numbers of Same-Sex Immigrant Couples in Canada
Over the past 20 years, same-sex immigrant couples in Canada soared from 900 to 20,470. They're increasingly moving…
Canada Bans Border Applications for Post-Graduation Work Permits
Canada has banned post-graduation work permit (PGWP) applications at the border to curb "flagpoling," which strains resources. This…