Oliver Mercer
WestJet Expands Canada-Latin America Flights Boosting Calgary, Toronto, Montréal Travel
WestJet expands winter 2025/2026 flights to five new Latin American destinations from Canadian hubs with a 15% capacity…
West Liberty Man Without Criminal Record Deported to Guatemala
In July 2025, West Liberty resident Pascual Leonardo Pedro-Pedro was deported to Guatemala despite no crimes. ICE enforced…
ICE Betrayal? The Hidden Trap in Green Card Interviews
In 2025, marriage-based green card applicants face stricter USCIS interviews, mandatory updated forms, fewer RFEs, and higher deportation…
Canada’s Immigration Patterns and Policy Changes from 2000 to 2024
From 2000 to 2024, Canada expanded immigration sharply, peaking near 500,000 permanent residents. The 2025–2027 plan lowers these…
Federal Immigration Raid at LA’s MacArthur Park Sparks Outrage and Legal Challenges
A July 2025 immigration raid at MacArthur Park involved National Guard troops and Border Patrol using armored vehicles,…
IRCC Issues Invitations in First Express Entry Draw of July 2025
Canada’s July 2025 Express Entry draw issued 356 ITAs requiring a high CRS score of 750 under the…
Massive Petition to Halt Asylum Seeker Benefits Hits Major Milestone
By July 2025, a petition to halt asylum benefits gained over one million signatures. The 'One Big Beautiful…
New Study Shows Skilled Immigrants Boost Entrepreneurship and Job Creation
The U.S. benefits from skilled immigrants who drive entrepreneurship and innovation. Doubling H-1B immigrants boosts new business formation…
Canada’s Tighter Immigration May Boost Wages but Cool Housing Market
Canada’s new immigration plan lowers permanent resident goals and cuts temporary residents’ share to 5%, prioritizing economic immigrants…
Increased Deportations to Jamaica Amid U.S. Immigration Enforcement Surge
Deportations to Jamaica continue strongly in 2025, impacting over 5,000 people. U.S. citizens born abroad face wrongful detention…
Canada Maintains Proof of Funds Requirements for Permanent Residency in 2025
As of June 2024, Canada increased proof of funds amounts for Express Entry applicants without valid job offers.…
El Salvador Denies Legal Authority Over Migrants Deported Under Trump
The Trump administration deported Venezuelan men to El Salvador’s CECOT prison under a rare law. El Salvador denies…
Immigrant Justice Advocates Claim FBI Targets LA Protest Organizers
FBI arrests immigrant leader Alejandro Orellana and investigates protest funding in Los Angeles, targeting CHIRLA and CARECEN. Congressional…
New Jersey Sanctuary State Status and Immigrant Protections in 2025
In 2025, New Jersey strengthens sanctuary policies protecting undocumented immigrants with laws limiting ICE cooperation and securing public…
Planning to Travel to Canada? Avoid Entry Denial for Criminal Records
Canada’s 2025 regulations deny entry to travelers with criminal records, including DUIs and hybrid offenses. Full US database…