Oliver Mercer
Business Visa Arrivals to United States Fall Sharply in April
In April 2025, U.S. business visa arrivals dropped 9% after earlier growth. Declines were largest from Western Europe…
Medicaid Federal Match Penalty Slams Aid for Undocumented Immigrants
The 2025 bill reduces federal Medicaid funding to states covering undocumented and certain immigrant children and pregnant people.…
FAA extends flight restrictions at Newark Liberty International Airport into 2025
Newark Liberty Airport will keep flight limits through at least June 2025 due to radar failures, controller shortages,…
American Airlines drunk passenger hit with record FAA fine
An aggressive drunk passenger on American Airlines Flight AA-1774 caused security threats and assaulted crew. The FAA issued…
UK launches strict penalties for disruptive air travel behavior
UK airports enforce strict penalties including fines and jail for disruptive passengers. The 'One Too Many' campaign reduces…
Qantas launches USA and Canada Red Tail Sale with $999 flights
From May 20-27, 2025, Qantas offers discounted economy return flights to USA and Canada starting at $999, valid…
Londonderry to Dublin flights set to return under Public Service Obligation
By late 2026, the Irish government plans to restart direct flights between Londonderry and Dublin using Public Service…
Newport News Rescues Peninsula Airport With $4M Lifeline
Facing closure by May 2025, Newport News allocated $4 million for Patrick Henry Field airport’s operations and improvements…
IRCC holds first Express Entry draw for Education Professionals
IRCC’s May 2025 Express Entry draw invited 1,000 education professionals with CRS scores above 479, signaling Canada’s focus…
Friedrich Merz’s immigration policies face criticism in new global report
Germany’s immigration policies, including stricter border controls and halted family reunification, are criticized for being ineffective and potentially…
Spain sees record Schengen visa demand as global travel rises
Spain received 1.6 million Schengen visa applications in 2024, becoming Europe's second most popular destination. Growth is led…
Permanent Residency targets in Canada lowered for 2025
Canada’s 2025 immigration changes reduce PR targets to 395,000, prioritize those already in Canada, and introduce new pilots…
IsraAID Malawi Races to Aid Mozambican Asylum Seekers
In late 2024, violence in Mozambique led thousands to seek asylum in Malawi. IsraAID Malawi responded swiftly with…
Supreme Court focuses on process in key immigration cases this year
The Supreme Court’s recent immigration rulings prioritize strict procedural compliance over policy judgment, impacting TPS holders and deportees.…
US Travel Authorization rules to tighten for visa and ESTA in 2025
In 2025, US travel authorization updates impose stricter digital checks and require e-passports for ESTA applications costing $21.…