Oliver Mercer
How Venezuela’s Rising Tensions Endanger Florida’s Venezuelan Immigrants
TPS terminations for Venezuelans place more than 230,000 people in Florida at risk of losing work authorization and…
Guatemalan man charged with illegal U.S. reentry and immigration fraud
Federal prosecutors charged 39-year-old Marcos Ixpancoc in Stamford with illegal reentry and lying on immigration forms after a…
International Students Face Housing and Visa Uncertainties During Breaks
Housing shortages, higher rents and travel uncertainties in 2025 force many international students to weigh staying on campus…
US Embassy in Trinidad Stresses Visa Is a Privilege, Not a Right
The U.S. Embassy in Port of Spain reminded travellers that visas are privileges and may be revoked for…
Georgia Congressman Urges ICE to Intensify Raids in Metro Atlanta
Rep. Buddy Carter requested increased ICE operations in metro Atlanta, citing a 45% rise to about 500,000 undocumented…
Surprise Visits by Immigration Agents Frighten Prospective Citizens
In 2025, USCIS renewed unannounced home visits for citizenship applicants, prompting surprise checks at residences. Lawyers call the…
Airlines Back to Full Capacity as FAA Ends Thanksgiving Flight Cuts
On Nov. 17, 2025 the FAA ended its 40‑airport flight reduction mandate, enabling full capacity operations after staffing…
JD Vance Blames Immigration for Canada’s Stagnant Living Standards
JD Vance blamed Canada’s record foreign‑born share for stagnant living standards, citing a 2% GDP per capita drop…
Trump Admin Expands Hiring of Deportation Judges, Salaries Up to $207K
In October 2020 the DOJ aggressively recruited new immigration judges—dubbed “deportation judges”—with salaries up to $207,500 and temporary…
Trump ends Somali TPS in Minnesota, but nationwide fallout grows
Trump announced an immediate end to TPS for Somalis in Minnesota, but DHS and legal experts say TPS…
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Controllers nationwide called a $10,000 retention bonus insulting as persistent understaffing, overtime, and outdated equipment strain safety.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…
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…