Oliver Mercer
Canada’s Oct 29, 2025 Express Entry: 6,000 French-language ITAs
Canada issued 6,000 ITAs on October 29, 2025, in a French-only Express Entry draw with a CRS cut-off…
Turkish Tourists Face Growing Schengen Hurdles Despite Cascade Visa
The July 2025 cascade visa aims to extend multi-entry Schengen permits for repeat lawful travelers. By October 30,…
Albanian man jailed for fraud posing as father to gain citizenship
A jury convicted Gerald Cera of orchestrating passport fraud by falsely claiming paternity for eight Albanian infants between…
Small Businesses Struggle with Immigration Department: Delays and Fees
Extended visa processing, stricter enforcement, and sudden TPS shifts are deepening labor shortages for U.S. small businesses. A…
Immigrant groups demand release of Durango family detained by ICE
On Oct. 27, 2025 ICE arrested Fernando Jaramillo Solano and his two children in Durango; by Oct. 29…
SNAP Ends for Refugees and Immigrants on November 1 During Shutdown
USDA says November SNAP benefits won’t be issued on November 1, 2025, unless the federal shutdown ends; contingency…
United Flight to Chicago Delayed Over Four Hours After Attendants Fight
A crew fight during boarding on October 27 forced deplaning and a full crew replacement on United Flight…
No Name Given Trucker Highlights CDL Gaps, Policy Fallout, and Risk
A fatal August 12, 2025 crash in Florida involving trucker Harjinder Singh ignited scrutiny of non-citizen CDLs. Federal…
Philippines Nears 4,000 SRRV Approvals as Retiree Visa Growth
PRA expects roughly 4,000 SRRV approvals in 2025 after rule revisions on September 1, 2025. The SRRV offers…
Detention of Minors Surges After Protections Rollback, Advocates Warn
In 2025 increased enforcement and $170 billion funding caused ICE custody to spike to 57,861, expanding detention of…
CAANZ Certifies Merlin Autonomy System, Advances Stage Milestone
CAANZ approved Merlin for structured test flights of its autonomy system and Merlin reached SOI 2 in the…
Why Hiring a Lawyer Beats AI for Canada Immigration Applications
Program changes and targeted draws in 2025 pushed applicants to choose between automation and legal counsel. AI assists…
A Fair, Sustainable Path for Canada’s International Students
Canada will cap study permits at 437,000 in 2025 (10% cut), now covering graduate students. Provinces will use…
Delta Flight Attendant Accidentally Deploys Emergency Slide at Airport
On October 25, 2025, a Delta A220 at Pittsburgh accidentally deployed an emergency slide after a door was…
UK Wasted Billions on Asylum Accommodation, MPs Say in Report
A Commons committee found asylum hotel contract costs tripled to £15.3bn due to flawed deals and poor oversight,…