Oliver Mercer
Will Refunds and Free Rebooking Rise During Shutdown Disruptions?
Major U.S. carriers widened refund eligibility and waived change fees after FAA-related cuts. Full cash refunds apply for…
Latest Airport Advisories on Post-Shutdown Travel Impacts and Services
FAA-imposed flight reductions tied to the U.S. government shutdown are causing cancellations and delays at major airports. Travelers…
Is My H-1B/H-1B1/E-3 Pending After Shutdown? Updated Timelines
FLAG resumed in late October 2025, allowing new LCAs and case tracking. LCAs pending during the shutdown remain…
Impact of the 2025 Shutdown on USCIS and EOIR Asylum Processes
The 2025 shutdown slowed asylum processing: USCIS kept accepting claims but delayed interviews and responses; detained hearings continued,…
Chicago Advances $1.5B O’Hare deal as ORDNext expansion accelerates
Chicago is selling $1.5 billion in A+-rated airport revenue bonds to advance O’Hare’s $13.4 billion ORDNext program, prioritize…
Yatra Online Posts Strong Q3 2025 Results Amid Industry Headwinds
In Q3 2025 Yatra Online posted 48.5% revenue growth to INR 3,508.7 million and a 217.7% rise in…
Flight Cancellations Improve, Yet Disruptions Persist at U.S. Airports
After the shutdown and air traffic controller shortages, cancellations eased to about 850 by Nov 12 but follow…
Archer to Acquire Hawthorne Airport as Los Angeles eVTOL Hub
Archer will purchase Hawthorne Municipal Airport for $126 million to create an 80-acre hub for its Midnight eVTOL…
Duffy Visits Central Wisconsin Airport as U.S. Transportation Secretary
In Mosinee, Secretary Duffy confirmed a 6% FAA traffic reduction and readiness to raise cuts to 10% if…
Harvard AAUP Seeks Nationwide Free Speech for International Students
A federal judge ruled that lawfully present noncitizens receive full First Amendment protections. The 161-page nationwide decision, prompted…
Veterans Gather Near Portland ICE Facility to Protest Deportations
On November 11, 2025, veterans staged a quiet march to the Portland ICE facility, laying flowers and urging…
Newport Responds to Community Uproar Over Potential ICE Center
A November 4 request from Team Housing Solutions to lease 4.3 acres at Newport Municipal Airport for operations…
South Korea Eases Work Visas for Thai Youth, Extending Stays
South Korea eased D-10 and E-7 visa rules for Thai youth: TOPIK 6 holders under 29 with Korean…
H-1B Worker Sues US Employer Over Labor Exploitation, Wage Theft
An H-1B worker sued SiriSoft and its CEO alleging wage theft, forced labor, labor trafficking and caste discrimination…
Hundreds Return to the Netherlands at Border Checks, 80 Seek Asylum
Dutch mobile border checks (Dec 2024–Sep 2025) denied 470 entries, recorded 80 on-site asylum claims, transferred 550 people…