Oliver Mercer
Canada’s Immigration Overhaul Aims to Attract Skilled Talent and Boost Innovation
The 2025–2027 plan lowers Canada’s permanent resident targets to stabilize growth and prioritizes skilled economic immigrants in health,…
U.S. Secures Liberian Destination for Deportee Amid Kilmar Abrego Talks
The U.S. reached a humanitarian deal with Liberia to accept Kilmar Abrego after failed talks with other African…
Iowa AG Brenna Bird Leads Coalition Backing Birthright Citizenship
A 24-state coalition led by Iowa and Tennessee urges the Supreme Court to uphold Trump’s Jan 20, 2025…
U.S. Plans to Deport Abrego Garcia to Liberia by October 31
The U.S. intends to deport Salvadoran Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Liberia by October 31, 2025, after other countries…
WestJet to Charge for Reclined Seats as of October 2025
Beginning October 2025, WestJet will stop recline in standard economy on reconfigured 737-8 MAX and 737-800 planes; reclining…
France Sees More Visa Rejections in 2024-25, Yet Refusal Rate Drops
France handled nearly 3.5 million visa applications in 2024, rejecting 578,441 for a 14.1% refusal rate, down from…
Staff Shortages Force Periodic Closure of Two Canadian Control Towers
A sustained controller shortage in Canada has caused periodic, safety-driven control tower closures—Winnipeg closed for 30 minutes on…
Taliban Consul condemns deportations of Afghan migrants from Pakistan without belongings
On October 24, 2025 Taliban consul Abdul Jabar Takhari reported Afghan migrants being expelled from Pakistan without belongings.…
DHS Invites Public Comment on H-1B Weighted Selection Rule
DHS proposes a wage-weighted H-1B lottery giving more entries to higher wage levels (IV=4 to I=1), plus candidate-centric…
Hayward Sanctuary Policy: City Employees Do Not Enforce Immigration
Hayward reaffirms sanctuary-city policies: employees won’t assist federal immigration enforcement, won’t collect status information, and police follow Policy…
Wethersfield asylum staff walkout over pay and conditions
At Wethersfield asylum centre, 22 of 31 security contractors walked out over pay and conditions, exposing safeguarding gaps.…
2025 Initiatives in Canada and New Zealand Target Talent and Investment
Canada and New Zealand’s 2025 immigration reforms open clearer routes for workers, students and investors. Canada adds four…
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…