Oliver Mercer
US Introduces $250 Visa Integrity Fee for Non-Immigrants in New Bill
From January 2026, all non-immigrant visa applicants must pay a $250 Visa Integrity Fee, refundable upon rule compliance.…
ICE Targets Immigrants at Courthouses Under New 2025 Policy
ICE resumed courthouse arrests in July 2025, focusing on immigrants with dismissed cases or appeals. Expedited removal fast-tracks…
Montana Sanctuary City Status and Immigrant Protections in 2025
By 2025, Montana fully bans sanctuary policies via HB 200 and signed a 287(g) deal empowering law enforcement.…
Mississippi Sanctuary City Status and Protections for Undocumented Immigrants in 2025
Mississippi lacks sanctuary protections and fully cooperates with ICE enforcement in 2025. Recent bills to increase immigration enforcement…
Sanctuary City and State Status in Illinois: 2025 Protections for Undocumented Immigrants
Illinois enforces strong sanctuary protections under the TRUST Act, bans immigrant detention centers, and issues standard driver’s licenses.…
Hawaii’s Sanctuary City Status and Protections for Undocumented Immigrants in 2025
Hawaii’s 2025 policies create sanctuary-like protections for undocumented immigrants, focusing on education, healthcare, and legal rights. ICE arrests…
Trump Administration Plans Deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia Before Trial
The Trump administration aims to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia before his July 2025 trial, against court orders banning…
Green Card Replacement Processing Times Surge Nearly 1,000 Percent
In 2025, Form I-90 processing times grew to an average of 4.3 months, causing challenges for green card…
Pennsylvania State Benefits and Restrictions for Non-Citizens Explained
In Pennsylvania, non-citizens’ eligibility for Medical Assistance, SNAP, and driver’s licenses depends on legal status and income. Lawfully…
New Jersey State Benefits and Restrictions for Non-Citizens in 2025
New Jersey allows non-citizens, including undocumented immigrants, to obtain standard driver’s licenses and professional licenses. Healthcare and public…
Wildfire Near Kelowna Airport Triggers Tactical Evacuations, Flight Suspensions
The Whelan Creek wildfire on July 6 burned 4.31 hectares near Kelowna Airport causing 30 flight cancellations and…
UAE Jobseeker Visit Visa Launched: Explore Jobs Without Sponsor for 120 Days
UAE launches a new Jobseeker Visit Visa from June 2025, enabling skilled professionals, recent graduates, and freelancers to…
Batik Air Expands Network in 2025 with New Europe and Southeast Asia Flights
In 2025, Batik Air launches new Southeast Asian routes, including Kuala Lumpur to Dili, and adds flights to…
Uganda Airlines Secures 2025/26 Budget for Aircraft and Routes
With UGX 1.2 trillion funding, Uganda Airlines plans fleet expansion, new domestic and international flights, infrastructure upgrades, and…
Edinburgh Airport Lifts 100ml Liquid Limit for Hand Luggage
Edinburgh Airport lifted its 100ml liquid limit on July 7, 2025, using advanced 3D X-ray security machines. Travelers…