Oliver Mercer
State Benefits and Restrictions for Non-Citizens in Georgia Explained
In Georgia, only lawfully present non-citizens qualify for full Medicaid and SNAP, with emergency Medicaid for urgent care…
Wyoming Minimum Wage 2025: Complete Detailed Breakdown
Wyoming’s 2025 minimum wage is $7.25 per hour, matching federal law. Special lower wages apply to tipped employees,…
Microsoft Lays Off 9,000 Amid H-1B Visa Controversy and Claims
Microsoft’s 9,000 layoffs and record H-1B visa applications in 2025 highlight tensions between workforce changes and immigration policy.…
Hundreds of Flights Cancelled Across Europe Amid Ongoing Travel Chaos
Flight delays in Europe surged by 54% in summer 2025 amid strikes and technical failures. Although cancellations fell…
Vermont Minimum Wage 2025: Detailed Breakdown and Rates
The 2025 Vermont minimum wage is $14.01 per hour, adjusted annually for inflation. Employers must update payroll systems,…
Pennsylvania’s Minimum Wage Set at $7.25 in 2025, Major Hike Pending
House Bill 1549 will raise Pennsylvania’s minimum wages by county, starting January 2026, with Philadelphia at $15 per…
Afghan Refugees Stuck in Pakistan as Germany Suspends Entry Program
Germany’s suspension of its Afghan humanitarian program leaves thousands stranded in Pakistan. Rising deportations by Pakistan risk returning…
Canadian Mother Detained By ICE During Green Card Interview: ‘I Want My Vote Back’
The detention of Cynthia Olivera during a green card interview exemplifies increased immigration enforcement risks in the U.S.…
Mississippi Minimum Wage 2025: Detailed Breakdown and Current Rate
Mississippi follows the $7.25 federal minimum wage in 2025 with special rates for youth, students, and tipped workers.…
Arkansas Minimum Wage 2025: Detailed Breakdown and Rates
In Arkansas, the 2025 minimum wage stays at $11.00 per hour for businesses with at least four workers.…
Do Remittance Taxes Apply When Sending to H‑1B Dependents’ Foreign Accounts?
Starting late 2025, a 1% remittance tax affects US cross-border money transfers over $15, targeting non-bank methods. H-1B…
No Exemptions or Credits for H-1B Remittances in One Big Beautiful Bill Act
The 2025 One Big Beautiful Bill Act adds a 3.5% tax on remittances by non-citizen immigrants, including H-1B…
Does the One Big Beautiful Bill Act Impose IRS Rules on Remittance for H-1B Holders
Starting fiscal 2026, a 3.5% excise tax applies to remittances sent abroad by non-U.S. citizens such as H-1B…
Impact of One Big Beautiful Bill Act’s Medicaid Cuts on H‑1B Tax Credit Claims
OBBBA’s 2025 Medicaid and SNAP cuts increase costs and reduce benefits for H-1B families relying on refundable tax…
Impact of New Remittance Excise Tax on H‑1B Families Sending Money Home
Starting January 2026, a 1% federal tax applies on cash remittances sent abroad, impacting H-1B families. The tax…