South Korea Eases Work Visas for Thai Youth, Extending Stays
South Korea eased D-10 and E-7 visa rules for Thai youth: TOPIK 6 holders under 29 with Korean…
Articles by Oliver Mercer
H-1B Worker Sues US Employer Over Labor Exploitation, Wage Theft
An H-1B worker sued SiriSoft and its CEO alleging wage theft, forced labor, labor trafficking and caste discrimination…
Hundreds Return to the Netherlands at Border Checks, 80 Seek Asylum
Dutch mobile border checks (Dec 2024–Sep 2025) denied 470 entries, recorded 80 on-site asylum claims, transferred 550 people…
Immigrant Detainees Report Guard Sexual Harassment; One Promoted
August 2020 filings accuse El Paso ICE guards of sexually abusing detainees in camera blind spots; one accused…
Diversity Visa Start Date Still Unknown Amid DV-2027 Delays
The State Department delayed the DV-2027 registration start date while implementing entry-process changes, likely tied to a new…
International Student Markets and the Threat to Academic Freedom
Heavy reliance on international tuition and stricter visa scrutiny are constraining academic freedom. Financial incentives push universities toward…
Charlotte Immigrant Community Reacts to Border Patrol Deployment
Rumors of a Border Patrol operation in Charlotte led community groups and attorneys to hold rights workshops for…
Maine Expected to See Record-Low Refugee Admissions Next Year: 50
A national refugee cap of 7,500 for 2026 leaves Maine with only 50 placements, down from nearly 500…
U.S. Tourism Faces $5.7B Loss as Canadians Stay Away in 2025
Canadian visitation to the U.S. fell sharply in early 2025—4.5 million fewer land crossings and a 23.7% drop—driving…