Oliver Mercer
State Department Rule Adds $1 Diversity Visa Lottery Registration Fee
A $1 registration fee for the Diversity Visa lottery will take effect September 16, 2025, implemented 30 days…
Trump’s 2025 Policies Target Immigrants Who Reported Crimes
Executive Orders 14165 and 14159 (Jan 2025) expand removal priorities, remove sensitive-location limits, broaden expedited removal, and revive…
State Dept Tightens Third-Country National Visa Appointments, Policy Changes
The State Department’s September 6, 2025 guidance restricts Third Country National nonimmigrant visa appointments, urging applicants to apply…
Kingston ICE Detention: Green Card Holder Questioned, Details Unclear
An ICE action in Kingston detained an undocumented person and questioned a Green Card holder; the Times Union…
Mother and Daughter Allowed to Stay in Canada After Clerical Error
IRCC confirmed on September 16, 2025 that a clerical error produced incorrect removal orders for a mother and…
Amazon Web Services Leads H-1B Surge as Microsoft and Apple Follow
AWS led 2025 H-1B approvals with 10,044 cases amid stronger DHS oversight from the H-1B Modernization Rule. Many…
Pennsylvania Faith Leaders Unite in Interfaith Vigil for Immigrants
On September 14, 2025, hundreds joined an interfaith vigil in Philadelphia protesting ICE enforcement near sacred spaces. Clergy…
Why U.S. Passengers Still Face No Federal Delay Compensation
DOT’s 2024 rule requires cash refunds for canceled or significantly changed flights, sets processing timelines, and mandates refunds…
Qantas to Expand Brisbane–Manila Flights to Daily Service in NW25
Qantas will operate QF97 daily between Brisbane and Manila from December 1–31, 2025, switching to Airbus A321 aircraft…
Malta MPRP 2025 updates: temporary permits and lower fees
Legal Notice 146/25 (2025) adds a one-year Temporary Residence Permit to Malta’s MPRP, enabling earlier family relocation after…
In 2025, ICE Detention Rates Climb; Texas Leads With 13,307 Detainees
Summer 2025 saw a surge in ICE enforcement: 58,766 detained by September 7 and 32,363 booked in August.…
Trump Threatens New National Emergency in D.C. Over Immigration
Trump threatened a new national emergency to federalize D.C. police if the city stops ICE cooperation. Bowser refuses…
United Airlines CEO Bets on Expansion as Customers Choose Us
In 2025 United launched 17 international routes and is adding 135 aircraft, targeting 800 daily international departures to…
Len Blavatnik Receives Honorary Greek Citizenship
Billionaire Len Blavatnik and his 21-year-old son, Ariel Michael Blavatnik, were granted honorary Greek citizenship in mid-September 2025…
Lib Dems urge PM to raise Palestinian visa ban with Trump
The U.S. revoked visas for Mahmoud Abbas and senior Palestinian officials on September 16, 2025, blocking their UN…