Oliver Mercer
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…
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…