Oliver Mercer
Massachusetts Worcester Public Schools Stands Against ICE Coordination
Worcester Public Schools in Massachusetts will not cooperate with ICE, enforcing policies to protect students from immigration actions…
Britain Rejects Trump’s Push to Rename Gulf of Mexico
Britain rejects Trump’s executive order to rename the Gulf of Mexico as the "Gulf of America," citing the…
Executive Order on National Security and Immigration Vetting
The Executive Order issued on January 20, 2025, strengthens U.S. measures to protect national security from foreign threats.…
DOJ Halts Legal Aid Support in Immigration Courts
The Department of Justice ordered federally funded legal service providers to cease support at immigration courts, aligning with…
Trump’s new “One Flag Policy” Bans Pride and BLM Flags: What It Means for LGBTQ+ Immigrants
The Trump administration's "One Flag Policy" limits U.S. facilities to displaying only the American flag, banning Pride and…
Canada Prepares for Surge in Asylum Seekers After U.S. Policy Changes
Canada is preparing for a potential surge in asylum seekers due to U.S. immigration policy changes. Authorities are…
U.S. Department of Homeland Security Restructures Advisory Committees
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has terminated all advisory committee memberships, citing resource misuse and a…
Donald Trump’s First-Day Immigration Actions
On January 20, 2025, President Trump signed executive orders reshaping U.S. immigration. Key actions included ending birthright citizenship,…
Canada’s 2025 Study Permit Cap: Key Details
Canada has introduced a 2025 study permit cap, limiting applications to 505,162 to address housing, infrastructure, and public…
GOP want to Deport Bishop Mariann Budde After Trump Prayer Service
A Republican congressman called for Episcopal Bishop Mariann Budde’s deportation after her sermon at President Trump's 2025 inaugural…
Form G-28: Attorney Representation in Immigration Cases
Form G-28, issued by USCIS, allows individuals to designate qualified legal representatives, such as attorneys or accredited representatives,…
How to Verify Your Immigration Representative in Canada
To verify an authorized Canadian immigration representative, check the CICC registry for consultants, provincial law societies for lawyers/paralegals,…
Trump Administration Repeals Mayorkas Memo on ICE Enforcement
The Trump administration's DHS repealed the Mayorkas memo limiting ICE actions in "protected areas" like schools and hospitals,…
Canada Immigration Department to Cut 3,300 Jobs Over Three Years
Canada plans to cut 3,300 jobs from its Immigration Department (IRCC) over three years, aiming to save $15.8…
CBP Reinstates ‘Alien’ Term for Noncitizens and Migrants
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) reinstated "alien" to describe noncitizens, signifying a shift towards stricter immigration…