Oliver Mercer
USCIS I-485 Fee Increase and Payment Guidelines Effective April 2024
USCIS raised the I-485 filing fee to $1,440 in 2024, requiring separate payments for related forms. Payment issues…
Can I Pay the I-485 Filing Fee Using a Credit Card?
USCIS updated I-485 form fees to $1,440, requiring separate payments for I-765 and I-131. Credit card payment is…
USCIS Extends Green Card Validity to 36 Months for Renewal Applicants
USCIS extended green card renewal validity to 36 months with new I-90 form required by January 2025. Expired…
How Many Official Citizenship Questions Will USCIS Ask in 2025 Interview?
USCIS naturalization interviews include a civics test of 10 questions from a 100-question list. Applicants must answer at…
Is the Form I-485 Filing Fee Different for Children or Specific Groups?
The Form I-485 filing fee is $1,440, with a $950 reduced rate for children under 14 with a…
World’s Safest Airlines Ranked: Emirates, Etihad, flydubai, Air Arabia Lead
The 2025 safety rankings place Emirates third and Etihad fifth globally, with flydubai and Air Arabia top-ranked low-cost…
CAL and Starlux Face Penalties for Aviation Procedural Violations
Taiwan’s CAA investigated 503 flights disrupted by Typhoon Kong-rey in October 2024, citing hard landings and crew overwork…
After Omaha’s Largest Worksite Immigration Raid, Community Begins Recovery
Omaha’s June 10, 2025, worksite raid detained over 70 unauthorized workers at Glenn Valley Foods. The operation targeted…
U.S. May Experience First Net Immigration Loss in 50 Years
The U.S. risks negative net immigration in 2025 from new Trump administration policies restricting immigration and increasing deportations.…
Judge Rules Mahmoud Khalil Can Remain Detained Over Green Card Lies
Khalil’s detention following disputed green card fraud claims has sparked national concerns about political targeting under U.S. immigration…
Trump Orders Pause on Immigration Raids in Farms, Hotels, Restaurants
The Trump administration paused ICE raids on farms, hotels, and restaurants on June 13, 2025, responding to labor…
No Evidence of ICE Agent Data Leak Amid IRS-ICE Privacy Controversy
No public leak of ICE agents’ data exists. Instead, the IRS-ICE 2025 agreement shares taxpayer info for enforcement,…
Archer Aviation Launches Piloted Test Flights for Air Taxi Service
Archer Aviation’s Midnight aircraft flew piloted tests in June 2025, moving closer to FAA Type Certification. Commercial launches…
Porter Airlines to Launch Direct Flights from Canada to Costa Rica
On June 6, 2025, Porter Airlines gained approval for direct international flights from Toronto to Costa Rica, Jamaica,…
Arkia Airlines Resumes Direct Flights to Sri Lanka for High Holidays
Arkia Airlines restarted direct flights between Tel Aviv and Colombo in June 2025 with weekly service. Tickets start…