Immigration Policy Overhaul Raises Questions About Electoral Integrity
Late 2025 saw a pivot in U.S. immigration policy toward strict enforcement and electoral security. Key actions included…
Articles by Oliver Mercer
IRS Clarifies HSA Rules Under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act
IRS Notice 2026-05 clarifies new HSA eligibility rules under the OBBBA. Key updates include permanent telehealth safe harbors…
Canada’s Bill C-12 Ahead of Royal Assent Tightens Immigration Rules
Bill C-12 is a proposed Canadian law aiming to tighten asylum rules and expand border enforcement. It introduces…
Canada’s Digital Visa Pilot: Is a Nationwide Rollout on the Horizon?
Canada's IRCC has initiated a pilot program for digital visas, currently limited to selected Moroccan nationals. Using QR…
J-1 Visa Exploitation: Modern Slavery Allegations Across U.S. Sectors
The J-1 visa program is under fire for enabling 'modern slavery' through exploitative labor practices. Participants from 200…
Canada to End Remote Border Crossing Program Used Mostly by Americans
The RABC Program ends September 14, 2026. Current permits are extended until then, but no new applications are…
US Tells Afghan Migrants to Report on Christmas and New Year
A comprehensive guide for immigrants preparing for USCIS Form I-485 interviews. It clarifies the difference between USCIS and…
Jeanette Vizguerra-Ramirez released on bond, activists celebrate in Denver
Colorado activist Jeanette Vizguerra-Ramirez was released from ICE detention on December 22, 2025, after a judge set a…
Airport Biometrics Update: No DNA Required for Holiday Travel
Travelers are not subject to DNA mandates for holiday trips. A new final rule utilizes fingerprints and facial…