Oliver Mercer
House Republicans block limit on Immigration and Customs Enforcement powers
House Republicans voted 23-17 against Rep. Jayapal’s amendment barring ICE from wrongfully detaining or deporting U.S. citizens. Recent…
Moving to Austria as an American expat can be both exciting and a little tough
American expats in Austria find that joining InterNations, participating in local events, and learning German are critical for…
Canada now requires new study permit for school transfers
Canada’s May 2025 policy requires international students to get a new study permit before changing schools. Exceptions are…
Spain Schengen visa: What to know about the Short-Term Study Visa
Spain’s Schengen (Type C) Short-Term Study Visa is for non-EU students, valid for 90-180 days. Applicants must provide…
House Republicans propose new immigration fees for asylum seekers
House Republicans propose historic $1,000 asylum fees, cost increases for immigration applications, and a $68.8 billion enforcement plan.…
Post Office law enforcement aiding Trump Administration in deportation
The Postal Service’s new cooperation with Trump’s administration allows sharing of customer data with immigration authorities, fueling privacy…
Judge orders update on Kilmar Abrego Garcia, deported to El Salvador
Trump-era officials must provide daily sworn updates after wrongly deporting Kilmar Abrego Garcia, whose court protections were ignored.…
Judge restricts Trump policy to deport migrants from Guantanamo Bay
A federal judge stopped Trump’s rapid migrant deportations from Guantanamo Bay, citing due process violations and questionable presidential…
Southwest Airlines sales strategy brings big discounts on flights through 2025
Southwest Airlines introduces major changes for 2025: up to 30% discounted flights with SUMMER30 promo code, new bag…
Judge Ana C. Reyes tests government on F-1 visa due process rights
Thousands of international students lost U.S. visa status after abrupt SEVIS terminations. Courts ordered reinstatement for over 4,700…
American Airlines faces criticism over Admirals Club food shrinkflation
American Airlines’ Admirals Club faces backlash for smaller food portions and rising fees as competitors offer better value.…
Ireland launches Employment Permits Online for job applicants
Employment Permits Online, launched April 28, 2025, replaces EPOS as Ireland’s work permit platform. Individual registration, multi-factor security,…
California DOJ finds major gaps in mental health care at detention sites
California DOJ’s April 2025 report exposes serious mental health care and suicide prevention failures in six private immigration…
Visa Waiver Program now open to Romania for US travel
The United States added Romania to the Visa Waiver Program in 2025, granting Romanians visa-free travel for up…
Kristi Noem says Kilmar Abrego Garcia would face swift deportation again
Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s erroneous deportation underscores deep rifts in U.S. immigration, spotlighting government mistakes, judicial pushback, and immigrant…