Oliver Mercer
Asylum Claims Drop as Canada Reevaluates Immigration Policy
In 2025, Canada reduces permanent residence targets by 105,000 and cuts study permits for international students. Asylum claims…
Lena Metlege Diab becomes Canada’s new Immigration Minister
Lena Metlege Diab became Canada’s Immigration Minister in May 2025, leading major policy changes. She’ll oversee reduced permanent…
Romanian government moves to digitize citizenship applications with RODUC Information System
The Romanian government’s RODUC Information System will fully digitize citizenship applications by June 2026, requiring online submission and…
Mark Carney unveils major changes for Canadian immigration policy
Mark Carney’s 2025 immigration reforms set new population-based caps: permanent residents under 1%, temporary residents under 5% by…
Immigration Policies Limit NCAA NIL Deals for International Student-Athletes
NCAA policy shifts open NIL earning for U.S. athletes, but F-1 visa restrictions block international students. Legal and…
Local Police Drive Most Criminal Deportation Cases in Metro Phoenix
Most criminal deportation cases in Metro Phoenix originate from local police, not ICE. Minor arrests often turn into…
ACLU challenges 287(g) program partnerships with local sheriffs
The 287(g) program, enabling cooperation between local police and ICE, faces new limits following ACLU-led lawsuits and court…
Work Visa driver involved in fatal Alabama crash faces lawsuit
On May 6, 2025, Andrii Dmyterko caused a fatal crash in Thomasville, Alabama, while distracted by his phone.…
Lufthansa Group extends flight suspensions to Israel through May 2025
Major airlines, including Lufthansa Group, suspended Israel flights until at least May 2025 after missile threats near Ben…
WestJet launches new seasonal flights to Tulum from Canada
After high hopes for Tulum’s new airport, airlines like United and Air Canada are reducing flights due to…
Pellston Regional Airport welcomes first United Airlines flight from Chicago
On May 8, 2025, United Airlines launched daily nonstop flights between Pellston Regional Airport and Chicago O'Hare. With…
Wizz Air aborted take-off at London Luton Airport; all safe
A Wizz Air flight at London Luton Airport aborted take-off at high speed on May 12, 2025 due…
Aircraft on Ground Chaos Leaves Passengers Stranded
Frequent Aircraft on Ground (AOG) incidents cost airlines up to $150,000 an hour and disrupt travel for millions.…
Rural Community Immigration Pilot opens permanent residency in 14 Canadian towns
Canada’s Rural Community Immigration Pilot, launching January 2025, offers skilled workers permanent residency in 14 rural communities. Candidates…
Australia immigration rate slows as growth driven by net overseas migration
Australia’s immigration rate is dropping, with net overseas migration forecast to fall to pre-pandemic levels in 2024-25. Government…