Oliver Mercer
What’s Next for Venezuelans Under TPS: Status, Uncertainty, and Next Steps
Venezuelan TPS holders have received a court-ordered extension of their legal status through October 2, 2026, and work…
New Brexit Poll Finds Economy and Immigration Worsening in Britain
A 2026 poll shows 72% of Brits feel Brexit reduced national control, with 66% seeing economic harm. Despite…
Mail Delays Impact Immigrant Detainees’ Legal Cases in New Mexico
The BIA's 'detention mailbox rule' helps detainees whose legal filings are delayed by facility staff. Recent reports of…
Canada Expands Visa-Free Entry to 13 Countries with eTA Policy
Canada permits visa-free air travel for citizens of 13 countries who meet 'known traveler' criteria—specifically those with past…
What Canada’s New Work Licence Framework Means for Foreign Workers
Canada introduces the New Work Licence Framework in January 2026, moving away from open work permits. The change…
Minneapolis Immigration Crackdown: 2,000 Federal Agents Launch Fraud Probe
A 30-day federal operation in Minneapolis-St. Paul involves 2,000 agents investigating $9 billion in alleged social program fraud.…
H-1B Wage Reform: Weighted Selection Rules End Entry-Level Lottery
The FY 2027 H-1B cap season introduces a wage-prioritized selection model effective February 2026. This system grants more…
Canada Reports Decline in Asylum Claims Amid Border Measures
A 33% decline in Canadian asylum claims in 2025 reflects the impact of expanded border agreements and stricter…
Canada Housing Outlook 2026: Stability Amid Immigration Policy Shifts
Canada is entering a 'market reset' phase for housing. The CMHC projects that reduced immigration targets and lower…
Eighty Asylum Seekers Allege Degrading Treatment Under One In, One Out
Asylum seekers at Harmondsworth detention centre are challenging the UK's 'One In, One Out' policy, alleging inhumane conditions…
New York REAL ID for Visa Holders: Documents, Costs, and Steps
New York allows visa holders to get REAL IDs for domestic flights. These cards are linked to the…
Hawaii REAL ID for Visa Holders 2026: DMV Requirements and Checklist
Hawaii requires visa holders to apply in person for a REAL ID to maintain domestic flight privileges after…
Understanding Prima Facie Determination: Initial Review and Implications
A prima facie determination is a preliminary finding by USCIS that an application appears credible on its face.…
Alaska REAL ID for Visa Holders 2026: DMV Requirements and Process
Alaska visa holders need a REAL ID by May 7, 2025, for domestic travel. Applicants must provide a…
Can a U.S. Citizen Be Deported? Denaturalization as a Path to Removal
New federal policies have transformed denaturalization into a bridge for deportation. By aggressively revoking naturalized citizenship via court…