IRCC Denies End of Open Work Permit Programs February 2, 2026
The Canadian government has officially debunked viral claims that open work permits will vanish in 2026. The confusion…
Articles by Oliver Mercer
Nebraska Court Orders U.S. Approval of EB-1A in Mukherji V. Miller Final Merits Determination
A Nebraska federal court has ordered USCIS to approve an EB-1A visa for journalist Anahita Mukherji, ruling the…
New York Plaintiffs Sue to Block Visa Ban in Clinic V. Rubio
A new federal lawsuit, CLINIC v. Rubio, challenges a January 2026 Department of State policy that halted immigrant…
Ontario Issues 1,825 Invitations Under Employer Job Offer Streams in OINP Draws
Ontario issued 1,825 ITAs on February 2, 2026, targeting healthcare and regional needs through the OINP. This initial…
Canada Moves Passport Handling from Visa Application Centres in Russia
New policies from Canada and the U.S. have created major hurdles for Russian travelers and immigrants. Canada now…
FAA Shutdown Plan Forces Over 10,000 Furloughs and Unpaid Work
An FAA funding lapse is causing staffing strain and furloughs, though flights continue. Travelers are advised to prioritize…
Speaker Johnson Navigates Partial Government Shutdown Amid Immigration Enforcement
The current partial shutdown impacts DHS through a short-term funding bridge, though USCIS remains mostly operational due to…
New Jersey Proposes ICE Tracking Portal While Advocates Seek Broader Protections
New Jersey's proposed ICE Tracking Portal seeks to document federal immigration activity through citizen reports. While framed as…
About 200 Rally in Support of ICE at Idaho State Capitol Led by Idaho Liberty Dogs
A pro-ICE rally in Boise on January 31, 2026, highlighted Idaho's cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. Amidst the…