Oliver Mercer
Air Traffic Controllers Reject $10,000 Bonus Amid Staffing Crisis
Controllers nationwide called a $10,000 retention bonus insulting as persistent understaffing, overtime, and outdated equipment strain safety. Shutdown-era…
Understanding ‘Dress with Respect’ on Planes: No Federal Mandate
A former official’s call to dress respectfully on planes prompted debate, yet federal rules remain unchanged. TSA focuses…
Florida’s Steady International Student Enrollment: Trends and Impacts
Florida’s international student population grew to nearly 45,000 in 2023–2024, up 5%, contributing about $1.5 billion annually. UF…
South Africa Unveils AI-Powered ETA to Boost Tourism and Security
The ETA pilot replaces paper visas with an online system using AI and facial biometrics. Testing began with…
The Legal Wrap on ICE Arrests: Perspectives and Constitutional Limits
Legal fights examine whether ICE arrests meet Fourth Amendment standards, stressing that judicial warrants are required for home…
Charlotte’s Web operation: DHS reports 370 arrests; mixed response
A five-day federal sweep beginning Nov. 15 yielded over 370 arrests in Charlotte; DHS cites 44 with criminal…
Trump Administration Threatens $75 Million in Pennsylvania CDL Funding
Federal auditors flagged four CDL cases lacking lawful-status proof; DOT warned Pennsylvania it could lose nearly $75 million.…
Egypt’s E-Visa System Streamlines Travel with 7-Day Processing
Egypt updated its e-visa system on visa2egypt.gov.eg to cover major entry points, offering standard decisions within seven working…
H-1B Layoffs Strain U.S. Homeowners Amid Mortgage, Visa Rules
In 2025, H‑1B layoffs plus a new $100,000 employer fee and HUD’s FHA restriction for non‑permanent residents left…
Veterans condemn Trump-era deportations of immigrant service members
A policy change in April 2025 removed longstanding protections for noncitizen service members and their relatives, empowering ICE…
Thai Citizenship Crackdown Ties to Grey Chinese Syndicates
Thailand’s five‑agency operation targets a document‑forgery ring producing fake Thai citizenship records used by transnational ‘grey Chinese’ networks.…
Montenegro tightens Russians’ visa rules to align with EU policy
Montenegro will replace visa-free 30-day visits for Russians with single-entry visas only to match EU policy ahead of…
Qantas Group Tightens Power Bank Rules for Carry-On
Following recent lithium battery fires, Qantas Group and Virgin Australia will ban using power banks onboard from December…
Treasury Plans Change to Tax Credits, Hurting Immigrant Taxpayers
Treasury plans to treat EITC, ACTC, American Opportunity Tax Credit and Saver’s Match as federal public benefits starting…
Nonprofits brace for student disruption as Border Patrol expands
Planned late-2025 Border Patrol operations are prompting fear-driven absenteeism and academic harm in immigrant communities. Central Valley schools…