Oliver Mercer
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…
New York Asylum Rates Fall After Trump-Fired Judges
New York’s asylum approvals have declined significantly after recent removals of immigration judges, dropping local rates from 83.5%…
Southwest 737 MAX 7 Certification Expected in 2026, Service Later
Certification for the Boeing 737 MAX 7 is expected in early-to-mid 2026 following an anti-ice redesign completed in…
D.C. Circuit blocks release amid ruling on expedited removal expansion
On Nov. 23, 2025 the D.C. Circuit largely preserved a nationwide injunction blocking the January 2025 expansion of…
Canada Grants 14-Day Work Permits for Nominated Physicians to Start Work
Canada launched a 14-day work-permit lane for provincially nominated, licensed, practice-ready doctors with job offers, plus a new…
Hawaii’s Hirono pushes Reuniting Families Act to reunite families
Senators Hirono and Duckworth unveiled the Reuniting Families Act of 2024 to reduce a nearly four‑million backlog by…
Travel Home Before Visa Stamping Expires: Re-entry and Stamp Validity
Visa stamps let you re-enter; I-94s determine how long you can stay. If your visa expires while in…
Air Canada Wins FAA Waiver Amid A220 Engine Delays at LaGuardia
On December 9, 2025, the FAA granted Air Canada a narrow waiver protecting four LaGuardia slots for March…
Canada Accelerates Attracting U.S. H-1B Holders With Fast-Track Pathway
The 2025 Canadian budget launches a fast-track pathway for U.S.-based H-1B workers, paired with $97 million for credential…
Immigrants Seek Halt on ICE Courthouse Arrests Through Class Action
Immigrant ARC v. DOJ, filed July 2025, alleges DOJ and DHS coordinated ICE courthouse arrests violating due process…
UK Home Office Lacks Data on Absconded Asylum Seekers, Report Finds
A report reveals the Home Office lacks reliable counts of asylum seekers who have absconded, blaming fragmented IT,…
New Orleans Border Patrol Crackdown Sparks Protests and Selfies
A Border Patrol operation in New Orleans targeted day-labor locations; officials framed it as removing dangerous offenders, while…
Congressional Probe Finds Agents Detain and Mistreat Citizens
Senate Democrats documented over 170 cases this year of U.S. citizens detained or abused in immigration operations, revealing…
Biggest Express Entry Changes in 2026: Doctor Category and More
Starting early 2026, Canada will add a doctor-specific Express Entry stream requiring one year of Canadian experience, reserve…