Oliver Mercer
South Korea Extends Stay, Raises Wages for Filipino Caregivers
South Korea will extend visas for Filipino caregivers to 36 months, raise wages, and improve conditions in response…
Trump Administration Reports Sharp Rise in ICE Arrests, Drop in Crossings
Since Trump's 2025 presidency, ICE arrests have surged while illegal border crossings dropped significantly, attributed to stringent immigration…
Can USCIS Funding Be Halted? A Look at Its Fee-Driven Structure
USCIS is primarily funded through applicant fees, with 97% of its budget self-generated, limiting direct executive control. While…
President Trump’s New Orders Bring Delays, Changes to U.S. Visa Process
Recent U.S. embassy changes under President Trump's orders, including staffing cuts, enhanced screening, and operational shifts, are causing…
Arizona ICE Act Advances, Bringing Local Police Into Immigration Debate
The Arizona Senate advanced the "Arizona ICE Act," mandating local law enforcement to enforce federal immigration laws via…
Trump Administration Eyes Troubled Dublin Prison for Immigrant Detention Use
The Trump administration is considering repurposing the recently closed FCI Dublin, infamous for sexual abuse scandals and poor…
Charlotte County Sheriff Joins Florida’s State Immigration Enforcement Council
Charlotte County Sheriff Bill Prummell's appointment to Florida's Immigration Enforcement Council highlights his role in shaping state immigration…
Trump’s Immigration Crackdown Targets Check-Ins and Courts, Sparking Fear
President Trump’s 2025 immigration policies expanded enforcement, eliminated protected locations, and increased detentions, expedited removals, and mandatory detention…
Columbia Police Take Case-by-Case Approach to ICE Cooperation
Columbia and Boone County law enforcement cooperate with ICE selectively, focusing on cases like human and sex trafficking…
Marriage Fraud Crackdown: Canada, US Tighten Rules, Penalties Rise
Marriage fraud for immigration is a serious crime with severe consequences in Canada and the U.S. Both nations…
Ukrainian Newcomers in Canada Face Hurdles with Passports, Visa Deadlines
Ukrainian newcomers in Canada face challenges renewing passports as CUAET visas near expiration. The Canadian government offers permit…
Canada Extends Temporary Resident Permits for Trafficking, Violence Victims
Canada's IRCC has extended Temporary Resident Permits (TRP) for human trafficking and family violence victims to one year,…
Fears Grow in Santa Ana as ICE Activity Rises Across Orange County
Immigrants in Santa Ana face rising anxiety over ICE activity and deportation threats under intensified federal immigration enforcement.…
Canada Offers Multiple Pathways for H-1B Visa Holders Seeking to Relocate
H-1B visa holders in the U.S. have several pathways to move to Canada, including the Express Entry System,…
Report Reveals 3 Immigrant Profiles Most at Risk of ICE Deportation
ICE prioritizes deportation for undocumented immigrants, visa holders violating terms, and those with criminal records. Undocumented individuals, often…