Oliver Mercer
France Launches New Comprehensive Visa Appointment System in 2025
France’s new 2025 visa system mandates online appointments and biometric data collection via TLScontact in the US. Fees…
Top Republican Lawmaker Urges Increased State Collaboration with ICE
Republican leaders advance mandatory cooperation with ICE through laws like Arizona’s ICE Act in 2025. ICE expanded 287(g)…
Europe’s Right-Wing Crackdown on Citizenship Mirrors Trump’s Approach
Right-wing parties in Europe have strengthened citizenship rules, closed many investment visa programs, and restricted dual citizenship. The…
IRCC’s Backlog Reduction Signals Hope for Immigration Applicants
By April 2025, IRCC reduced total immigration backlogs to 760,200, improving processing mostly for citizenship and permanent residence.…
Penn ISSS Warns Visa Interview Suspension May Delay Student Arrivals
The U.S. Department of State paused new F, J, and M visa interviews globally on May 27, 2025,…
Kristi Noem Faces Fierce Senate Scrutiny Over Deportation of Sick US Child
A 4-year-old American child with terminal cancer was deported without due process, violating ICE policies. Senatorial hearings challenged…
Dulles Airport Sees Record Passenger Growth While Reagan National Declines
In 2025, Dulles Airport leads with 8.8% passenger growth fueled by United Airlines’ 68% flight share and new…
Albuquerque International Sunport Adds Two New Nonstop Flights for Balloon Fiesta
For the 2024 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta from October 5–13, Spirit Airlines offers daily nonstop flights from Dallas-Fort…
Enhancements at Honolulu’s Daniel K. Inouye Airport Elevate Traveler Experience
Honolulu’s airport upgrades include new Terminal 1 gates and security lanes, nightly runway closures for repairs, and a…
Delta Buses 200 Passengers to Hotel with Insufficient Rooms After Flight Cancellation
Delta canceled its Minneapolis–Amsterdam flight on May 13, 2025, after mechanical and catering failures. Around 200 passengers struggled…
Kentucky Businesses Address Impact of New Immigration Law Changes
Kentucky faces stricter immigration enforcement with Louisville on the DHS Sanctuary Jurisdictions List. HB 344 proposes ending sanctuary…
How Canada’s Start-Up Visa Supports Americans Relocating to Canada
The Start-Up Visa program grew rapidly in 2024 but will see reduced quotas through 2027. New open work…
U.S. Homeland Security Targets Menlo Park, Mountain View Over Immigration Policies
Menlo Park and Mountain View are officially listed as sanctuary jurisdictions by DHS since May 2025. DHS revoked…
Education-Related Jobs Targeted by Canada’s Express Entry Draws
Canada’s 2025 Express Entry education category helps address teacher shortages by inviting professionals with six months’ experience in…
DHS Publishes List of Sanctuary Cities and Counties Obstructing Immigration Enforcement
The DHS released a list labeling 500+ sanctuary jurisdictions on May 29, 2025, following Trump’s Executive Order 14287.…