Oliver Mercer
MEA Cautions on Job Fraud as Iran Suspends Visa Exemption
From 22 November 2025 Iran ends visa-free entry for ordinary Indian passport holders, requiring visas for entry and…
Return to Nowhere: African Migrants and U.S. Deportation to Ghana
A Sept. 5, 2025 flight sent 14 West African migrants from Louisiana to Ghana under a contested U.S.-Ghana…
Will Immigrants and Visa Holders Get Trump’s $2,000 Tariff Dividend?
A proposed $2,000 tariff dividend announced November 9, 2025 lacks clear eligibility rules. Treasury and IRS may apply…
Gov. Stein: Charlotte Border Patrol Stoking Fear, Not Safer
Governor Josh Stein criticized weekend Border Patrol sweeps in Charlotte as fear‑inducing and damaging to community trust, while…
Canada’s EMPP Faces Extreme Delays Amid Refugee Employment Backlog
Canada’s EMPP has reached its 2025 cap, causing a multi-year backlog. Processing delays stem from high demand, intake…
Missed PGWP? Explore Canada’s other work permit options today
Not qualifying for a PGWP doesn’t close all paths. Confirm your status, then pursue LMIA or LMIA‑exempt employer…
Ethiopian Airlines Expands Fleet with 11 More Boeing 737 MAX 8s
On November 17, 2025, Ethiopian Airlines exercised options for 11 more Boeing 737 MAX 8s, boosting its fleet…
Woonsocket Mother Detained at Logan Airport for Over a Week
A Woonsocket mother and green card holder was detained at Logan Airport in early November 2025 over a…
Oman Unveils Cultural Visa for Global Artists: Eligibility and Fees
Starting 10 November 2025, Oman’s Cultural Visa provides 1-, 5- or 10-year residency for artists and academics with…
Utah Judge Lacking Immigration Experience Among Military TIJs
The DOJ’s August 2025 rule change opened TIJ roles to any licensed attorney, including JAG military lawyers. EOIR…
Missouri Senator Seeks OPT Overhaul, Calls It a Cheap Labor Pipeline
Senator Eric Schmitt urged DHS to end or reform OPT on November 15, 2025, calling it a cheap-labor…
Mahmood pledges to tighten the “out of control” asylum system.
The Home Secretary announced a shift to temporary refugee status granting roughly 30 months’ leave and regular safety…
Canada’s International Student Cap: Are Colleges at Risk?
Canada’s 2025 study-permit cap (437,000) seeks to cool rental markets but has forced Ontario institutions to cut over…
Somalia Confirms Major Data Breach in E-Visa System, 35,000 Exposed
A breach of Somalia’s E-TAS exposed sensitive data for more than 35,000 applicants. The government suspended the system,…
Iraq War Veteran Jose Barco Deported to Mexico, Court Records Show
Iraq War veteran Jose Barco, a Purple Heart recipient born in Venezuela, was deported to Mexico in November…