Oliver Mercer
France Visa Appointments Now Must Be Scheduled Online
Since April 2025, France requires all visa applicants to use its official online system for booking appointments. This…
Canadian Helicopter Industry Condemns Black Hawk Border Patrol Exemptions
Transport Canada exempts four uncertified Black Hawks for RCMP border patrol, causing industry backlash over safety concerns. Violations…
US and Canada Intensify Crackdown on Asylum Seekers Amid Rising Migrant Flow
Canada’s 2025 Strong Borders Act enforces tight deadlines on asylum claims to reduce IRB backlogs. Concurrent U.S. deportations…
North Lake Correctional Facility Reopens as ICE Center Amid Protests
Reopened June 16, 2025, as an ICE facility, North Lake Correctional houses 1,800 detainees under GEO Group's management.…
NY, California, and DC Issue Travel Advisories After US Strikes on Iran
U.S. airstrikes on June 22, 2025, targeted key Iranian nuclear facilities, prompting no-fly zones in the Middle East,…
PERM Job Listings Flooded in Protest Against H-1B Visa Holders
A protest floods PERM Listings with fake U.S. applications to block H-1B visa workers from green cards. Employers…
Can I File a Second EB-2 NIW Petition After Rejection?
You may refile your EB-2 NIW petition after rejection without limits by addressing denial reasons, submitting new evidence,…
Israir Halts Flight Ticket Sales Through July 7 Amid Airspace Closure
Israir halted all ticket sales and canceled flights through late June 2025 due to Israeli airspace closure amid…
Essential Documents to Include in Your EB-2 NIW Application Package
The EB-2 NIW enables advanced degree holders to self-petition for U.S. residency by demonstrating national interest contributions. Applicants…
How to Prove Employment Ties in Your 2025 US Visa Interview
For 2025 US visa interviews, a recent Employment Verification Letter and supporting documents like pay slips and DS-160…
Turkish Airlines Pursues Minority Stake in Air Europa Amid Bidding Battle
Turkish Airlines, Air France-KLM, and Lufthansa compete to buy a 20% minority stake in Air Europa. Globalia wants…
Canada Revenue Agency Simplifies Access to Benefits for Newcomers
Starting March 19, 2025, newcomers to Canada can apply for benefits before filing tax returns. The CRA supports…
No Evidence of Deportation Over Minor Speeding in Michigan’s U.P.
No evidence supports deportation for minor speeding in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Minor violations are civil, not criminal, and…
Detained U.S. Citizen Says Agents Bragged After Home Depot Arrests
A June 2025 federal raid at Home Depot in Los Angeles detained 20-31 people, including U.S. citizens like…
Mexican Mayor Praises Trump’s ‘Cleaning House’ Deportation Plan
Nogales Mayor supports Trump’s tough deportation policy reducing migrants to 60 daily by flying deportees inland. ICE enforces…