Oliver Mercer
Takaichi Fallout: China-Japan flight cuts hit 40% in December 2025
After Premier Takaichi’s comments, Chinese airlines axed over 1,900 December 2025 flights to Japan (≈40%), and Beijing issued…
DOL to Probe H-1B Violations Without Complaints Under Project Firewall
Project Firewall gives the DOL power to open H‑1B investigations without complaints and mandates annual audits for large…
Idaho Bar Offers Free Beer for Tips to Help ICE; DHS Reacts
A bar’s promotion offering a month of free beer for tips that help deport undocumented immigrants drew a…
Canada Unveils December 2025 Immigration Fee Revisions: Full Breakdown
Effective December 1, 2025, Canada raises select immigration fees for inadmissibility remedies, restoration requests, and IEC permits. Key…
Canada Unveils New Fees for Immigration Applications This Year
On December 1, 2025, Canada raises immigration fees affecting IEC, temporary work permits, restoration, TRPs, re-entry, and criminal…
Somali Americans in Minnesota: Immigrant Journeys and Lasting Hope
Somali Minnesotans, arriving after 1992, built strong communities and improved economic outcomes. A pandemic fraud probe tied to…
Rising Security Clearance Concerns for Chinese Immigrants in Canada
Reports show Chinese-origin applicants experiencing prolonged security clearances and withdrawn offers. Government cites CSIS risk warnings and China’s…
Street Vendors Demand Protections Amid Trump Immigration Crackdown
Federal immigration sweeps have scared customers and vendors, cutting income. High numbers operate without permits; Washington cites three‑quarters…
Few Somalis in Minnesota Face Final Deportation Orders, Experts Say
Planned ICE actions in Minneapolis–St. Paul target people with final deportation orders; advocates warn hundreds could be affected.…
Venezuela Accepts U.S. Deportation Flights After Trump Closes Airspace
Despite heated rhetoric and U.S. warnings to avoid Venezuelan airspace, Venezuela continues receiving biweekly deportation flights. Over 13,000…
IndiGo OTP at 35% as crews lag under new FDTL norms
IndiGo’s OTP fell to 35% on December 2, 2025 as new FDTL rules exacerbated a crew shortage. November…
Jaishankar: Trump H-1B fee hike shows double standards; net losers
S. Jaishankar criticized U.S. H‑1B reforms after a Sept. 2025 rule requiring a $100,000 one‑time fee for new…
Frankfurt Airport Sees Rise in Coercive Deportation Measures
A report documents 1,189 uses of coercive measures at Frankfurt Airport — up 21.5% year‑on‑year — linked to…
Proactive H-1B Networking in a Tough 2025 Job Market
A sharp 2025 decline in H-1B approvals means candidates need a 6–18 month plan emphasizing early networking, targeted…
Traveling Abroad with Approved I-140: Key Steps and Documentation
I-140 approval supports your green card case but doesn’t grant re-entry. Travel rules depend on current visa status,…