Oliver Mercer
Afghan Refugees in Pakistan Face Rising Deportations and Risks
Pakistan has deported over 930,000 Afghans in 2025, part of a 2.8 million person regional surge. Most returns…
Canada Ends Remote Border Crossing Permit Program; Switches to Phone Reporting
Canada is replacing the RABC permit program with a telephone reporting system for remote entries from Minnesota. While…
Long-Term Tax Inefficiencies Caused by U.S. Immigration Backlogs
Immigration backlogs are turning temporary stays into long-term tax liabilities. Because the IRS uses physical presence to determine…
Fewer Foreign Applicants to U.S. Colleges After Visa Crackdown
U.S. universities saw a 17% decline in new international student enrollment in fall 2025. This drop, driven by…
Migrants Offered $3,000 to Self-Deport This Christmas Season
The U.S. government is incentivizing voluntary departure with a $3,000 'exit bonus' and free travel for migrants who…
FBAR Penalties Matter Even Without Tax Due: What You Need to Know
FBAR is a reporting requirement for U.S. residents with foreign bank accounts exceeding $10,000. It is separate from…
Quebec Immigration Minister Calls Ottawa Insensitive to Temporary Workers’ Distress
New federal rules have slashed the cap for low-wage temporary foreign workers to 10%, impacting Quebec City's labor…
Immigrant Activist Jeanette Vizguerra Near Christmas Release from ICE
Activist Jeanette Vizguerra will be released from ICE detention in Aurora, Colorado, after a judge set her bond…
Canada’s population dips 0.2% as temporary residents fall, report shows
Canada reported its largest quarterly drop in non-permanent residents since 1971, causing the total population to fall by…
Canada Pauses Home Care Worker Immigration for 2026 Permanent Residency
Canada’s Home Care Worker Immigration pilots are currently paused for new applicants and will not reopen in March…
Immigration Crackdown Deepens Fault Lines Within Baptist Communities
Increased immigration enforcement is causing a rift among Baptist leaders. The conflict pits a 'border security first' approach…
Tech Giants Warn Visa Holders: Avoid International Travel as U.S. Vetting Tightens
Tech companies like Apple and Google are warning H-1B workers to avoid international travel without a valid visa…
DHS Calls ICE Arrests a Christmas Gift to Americans, Sparks Debate
On December 20, 2025, DHS announced that ICE arrests of immigrants with criminal histories are a "Christmas gift"…
Mystery Deepens: Three Pilots Aboard Biffle Crash Probe
Former NASCAR star Greg Biffle and six others died in a private jet crash at Statesville Regional Airport.…
Nashville Airport Unveils 2026 Flight Expansions Across Carriers
BNA adds new Southwest and Avelo routes in early 2026. Highlights include Southwest's first international nonstop flights to…