Oliver Mercer
Shura Council to Review Unemployment Insurance Fund Accounts and Cap Bill
The Shura Council will review the Unemployment Insurance Fund’s audited 2023 accounts showing a BD54.4 million surplus and…
Canadians’ Rights When a U.S. Border Agent Requests Social Media
Canadians may refuse device or social media searches at U.S. borders, but refusals can cause delays or entry…
Why Trump Requires Travelers’ Social Media Handles and How It Works
Visa applicants must list social media handles used in the last five years on the DS-160. The 2025…
ICE arrests of Afghans rise after National Guard shooting, lawyers say
Following the Nov. 26 shooting, ICE arrests of Afghans increased as the administration paused some asylum filings and…
Illinois mom drives 250 miles to reunite detained immigrants
An Illinois mother routinely drives 250 miles to reunite released detainees with families amid a 2025 enforcement surge:…
Holidays Near as Connecticut Immigrants Face Fear Over New Policy
Heightened federal enforcement fears are reducing school attendance and service use in Connecticut. A DataHaven survey reported 31%…
Canada’s Digital Visa Pilot Could Speed Airport Clearances
Canada's IRCC is testing a digital visitor visa pilot for invited Moroccan nationals who will receive both a…
Ottawa airport food prep workers threaten strike; no action yet
On Dec. 9, 2025, in-flight catering workers at Ottawa International Airport threatened to strike over pay demands. Operations…
Engine failure forces United flight bound for Tokyo to return to D.C.
A Boeing 777-200 operating United Flight 803 turned back to Dulles after losing power in one engine; a…
U.S. Uses Private Data to Track Immigrants, Sparking Privacy Concerns
U.S. immigration enforcement now relies on commercial databases, federal data integration, and AI tools to build cases. Proposed…
ICE Detains Father En Route to North Portland School During Drop-Off
ICE detained a father during morning drop-off in St. John’s, North Portland, with the encounter captured on video.…
Is Canada’s immigration out of control? Data shows slowdowns
In 2025 Canada deliberately reduced immigration growth: Q1 permanent admissions were 104,256 and the new plan cuts 2025…
Canada Rolls Out CAD 1.7B Talent Drive as U.S. H-1B Costs Rise
Canada will spend CAD 1.7 billion across 12 years to attract 1,000+ leading researchers, funding early‑career programs and…
Pollster Warns H-1B Could Be Brought to Its Knees by Backlogs
A new $100,000 fee applies to many first-time H-1B filings filed on or after Sept. 21, 2025. DOL…
Canada invites 1,000 healthcare workers for PR via Express Entry
On Dec. 11, 2025 IRCC issued 1,000 healthcare-category ITAs with a 476 CRS cut‑off and a Nov. 26…