Oliver Mercer
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.…
Air Canada Cancels Another U.S. Flight for Winter 2025–26
Air Canada cuts six U.S. routes for Winter 2025–26 amid falling demand and competition. Canadians face fewer direct…
Cyberattacks Hit Two Major North American Airlines: Impact on Passengers
In June 2025, cyberattacks hit Hawaiian Airlines and WestJet with no flight delays. American Airlines experienced major system…
Crew and Gate Agent Hospitalized After Inhaling Fumes at CLT Airport
Seven airline workers were hospitalized after inhaling jet fuel fumes aboard American Airlines Flight 2055 at Charlotte Douglas…
Air Canada Launches New Summer Route Between Montréal and Edinburgh
Launching June 26, 2025, Air Canada’s Montréal–Edinburgh nonstop flights operate three times weekly using Boeing 737 MAX 8…
Iran Reopens Central and Western Airspace to International Transit Flights
Following a 12-day conflict ceasefire, Iran reopened central and western airspace on June 28, 2025. Northern and southern…
Immigration in Japan: Rethinking Refugee Protection Amid Policy Changes
Japan’s refugee acceptance rate dropped to 1.5% in 2024. The 2025 law limits asylum applications to two, accelerating…
Canada Removes 178 Programs from Post-Graduation Work Permit Eligibility
Canada updates PGWP eligibility by removing 178 non-degree programs and adding 119 new ones focused on labor shortages.…