Oliver Mercer
Divorce and the EB-5 Program: Navigating Jointly Owned Investment Funds
Divorce during an EB-5 application involving jointly owned investment funds complicates the process. Implications differ based on timing:…
Inherited Funds, Gifts, and the EB-5 Visa: Navigating Documentation Hurdles
Inherited and gifted funds can be used for an EB-5 investor visa if proven lawful. Applicants face challenges…
VAWA Self-Petition: Protecting Visa Status After Domestic Violence
Noncitizens facing divorce due to domestic violence can maintain U.S. legal status through VAWA provisions, including self-petitions, battered…
How the Child Status Protection Act Helps Children Avoid ‘Aging Out’ Risks
The Child Status Protection Act safeguards children in family visa applications from losing eligibility due to turning 21…
Revoking Elon Musk’s Canadian Citizenship Would Face Legal Hurdles
Revoking Elon Musk's Canadian citizenship, despite public petition support, is legally complex and unlikely. Canadian law allows revocation…
Social Security Offices Set to Close Nationwide After DOGE Budget Cuts
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is closing Social Security offices, aiming to cut costs and consolidate government…
Trump’s Immigration Policy Change Sparks Fear, Keeps Kids From School
The Trump administration's new policy rescinds protections against immigration arrests at schools, sparking fear among immigrant families and…
Houston Group Raises Alarm Over ICE Focus on Unaccompanied Migrant Children
A Houston-based immigration advocacy group is alarmed by reports of an ICE directive targeting unaccompanied migrant children for…
Over 230,000 Canadians Call for Revoking Elon Musk’s Citizenship
Over 230,000 Canadians signed a petition urging the revocation of Elon Musk's citizenship, citing his ties to Trump's…
What to Do If You Get Married While Your I-485 Is Still Pending
If a primary applicant marries while their I-485 is pending, they should notify USCIS promptly, ideally within 30…
Coast Guard Stops Vessel, Detains 2 Undocumented Immigrants Off Massachusetts
On February 24, 2025, the U.S. Coast Guard detained two undocumented immigrants off Massachusetts' coast during a routine…
Trump’s Stricter Immigration Orders Spur Action by St. Lucie Sheriff
President Trump's January 2025 stricter immigration orders spurred St. Lucie County Sheriff Keith Pearson to push for stronger…
Florida Sheriffs Association Backs Jails’ Role in Immigration Crackdown
Florida sheriffs announced statewide compliance with federal immigration law, signing agreements with ICE under the 287(g) program. This…
Trump Confirms Tariffs on Canada and Mexico to Proceed in March 2025
President Trump confirmed tariffs on Canada and Mexico will proceed March 4, 2025, despite their border security efforts.…
Smoke Fills Cabin, Delta Flight 876 Evacuates on Atlanta Runway
Delta Flight 876 was evacuated on February 24, 2025, at Atlanta Airport due to smoke in the cabin.…