Oliver Mercer
IRCC Backlog Update: Canada’s Immigration Processing Delays and Trends
IRCC's backlog has officially hit one million applications, impacting 46% of its total workload. To manage this, Canada…
Asian Travelers Face Intensified U.S. Social Media Vetting in 2025
The U.S. has implemented stricter social media screening for travelers and visa applicants, effective 2025-2026. Changes include mandatory…
Ottawa Pauses New Caregiver Immigration Pilots Amid Oversubscription
Canada has suspended new applications for its caregiver immigration pilots as of December 19, 2025. The pause, driven…
FAA: San Diego International Delays Rise From Runway Construction
Runway construction at San Diego International Airport is triggering widespread delays of nearly an hour for arrivals. During…
Airbus Shifts A220 Pylon Production from Wichita to Toulouse
Airbus has completed the transfer of A220 pylon manufacturing from Kansas to France. This strategic move, part of…
Pennsylvania REAL ID for Immigrants 2026: Requirements, Docs, and Process
Pennsylvania transitions to REAL ID enforcement on May 7, 2025. Immigrants with lawful status must provide original documentation…
Burkina Faso and Mali Impose Reciprocal Visa Bans on U.S. Nationals
Following a U.S. expansion of travel restrictions, Mali and Burkina Faso have enacted immediate reciprocal visa bans against…
Greene Endorses 2026 Tax Revolt by Frustrated Trump Voters
Political tax revolts are not legally recognized by the IRS. Taxpayers must file 2025 returns by April 15,…
Judge Halts End of TPS for South Sudanese Immigrants Pending Litigation
A federal judge in Boston has temporarily halted the Trump administration's plan to end TPS for South Sudan.…
Korea Extends Group Visa Fee Waiver to June 2026 for Six Countries
The South Korean government extended the C-3-2 group visa fee waiver for six countries until June 2026. Saving…
UK 2026 Visa Rules: Earned Settlement and English Language Tests
The UK's 2026 immigration reforms introduce a 10-year path to permanent residency, mandatory £16 digital travel permits for…
Japan Eyes Language-Proficiency Requirement for Permanent Residency as LDP Updates Laws
Japan is introducing a language proficiency requirement (JLPT N3/N4) and mandatory social integration courses for Permanent Residency applicants…
Turkish citizens accelerate EU citizenship plans as visa rules tighten
Turkish nationals are increasingly choosing EU residency-by-investment, specifically in Greece, to bypass high Schengen visa rejection rates. While…
Federal Immigration Presence in Chicago Will Continue, Patrol Chief Confirms
DHS has extended Operation Midway Blitz in Chicago through 2026. Despite legal challenges, federal agents continue interior enforcement,…
Maryland Immigrants Detained Far From Home Amid Remote Transfers
A federal judge has halted the deportation of a Maryland woman claiming U.S. citizenship, shining a light on…