Oliver Mercer
Rohingya Refugees and the Crisis in Bangladesh’s Criminal Justice System
Over one million Rohingya in Bangladesh camps face a justice vacuum due to statelessness, classification under the Foreigners…
Five US Visa Updates Before Applying: Includes $250 Integrity Fee
Starting late 2025, the U.S. will add a $250 Visa Integrity Fee, largely end interview waivers, and limit…
Portland Protest Tactics: Inflatable Costumes Challenge ICE Nonviolently
Following an October 2, 2025 spraying incident, Portland protesters adopted inflatable costumes to lower tensions and boost visibility…
South Africa Boosts Deportations as Jobs Crisis Deepens, Minister Says
In 2024/25 South Africa deported 46,898 people—an 18% increase—driven by joint operations, new digital checks and enforcement costing…
Canada Plans to Attract Foreign Workers Amid H-1B Fee Surge
Canada’s new talent strategy aims to lure skilled workers after the U.S. H-1B fee rise, offering faster processing,…
Will Foreign MBAs Win or Lose Under 2025 H-1B Reforms?
DHS proposes a weighted H-1B lottery favoring higher-wage roles, likely starting in FY2027, while a $100,000 fee for…
Ahead of NYC Mayoral Race, Noncitizen Voting Policy Falls Short
The state’s top court ruled in March 2025 that New York’s constitution limits voting to citizens, voiding a…
Fact check: Democrats have not publicly demanded DoE stop ICE raids
Following the rescission of "sensitive locations" guidance in January 2025, ICE can operate more freely near schools. No…
Fear of ICE Raids Drains Sales for Oakland’s Fruitvale Businesses
Reports of ICE raids since June 2025 have prompted Fruitvale residents to stay home, cutting customer traffic and…
SEBI Proposes Digital Re-KYC for NRIs, Relaxing Geo-Tagging Rules
SEBI proposes permitting NRIs to complete re-KYC from overseas if intermediaries capture GPS coordinates and match the country…
UK University Faces Legal Action Over Trump-Like Deportation Tactics
An indefinite suspension of international student Usama Ghanem after pro-Palestine protests triggered a judicial review seeking to block…
Express Entry CRS Scores Updated: Canada Release (October 13, 2025)
On October 13, 2025, Express Entry had 248,342 profiles with most in the 451–500 CRS band. October draws…
Canada plots talent-attraction plan as U.S. H-1B fees bite tech
In response to a U.S. $100,000 H-1B fee, Canada’s 2025 budget will launch a “talent attraction” plan prioritizing…
One In, One Out Deal Ridiculed as Migrant Re-enters UK by Boat
The One In, One Out pilot (ratified Sept 2025, active Oct 2025) lets the UK return inadmissible small-boat…
Bangladeshi asylum seeker detained in US as Canada refuses return
Mahin Shahriar, who lived in Canada since 2019, has been held by ICE for nearly six months after…