Oliver Mercer
Thailand’s Mandatory Online Work Permit Launch Begins October 13, 2025
Starting October 13, 2025, Thailand requires new foreign work permit applications through the e-Work Permit portal. Employer verification…
Conservatives Push to Restrict Birthright Citizenship in Canada
Conservatives sought to limit birthright citizenship to children with a parent who is citizen, permanent resident, or protected…
Canada Rejected 160 Hong Kong Work Permits for False Claims (2021-24)
Canadian authorities rejected about 160 Hong Kong-related work-permit applications (2021–2024) for false academic claims. New checks include plagiarism…
Tampa Woman Posed as Immigration Lawyer, Dozens Left in Limbo
Past prosecutions show impostors posed as immigration lawyers in Tampa, including Intriago (wire fraud, 55 victims) and Reyes…
Canadian-born American-Adopted Resident Returns After Reentry Denial
A longtime green card holder, Chris Landry, was denied reentry at the Maine border over 2004 and 2007…
Long Island Schools Reassure Students Amid ICE Crackdown Fears
After reports of masked ICE agents near Long Island schools, districts confirmed no ICE entry, reinforced FERPA protections,…
Canadian Advocates Rally Against Bill C-2 for Immigration Reform
In June 2025 over 300 organizations protested Bill C-2, arguing it would cut off hearings after one year…
No Evidence Trump Policies Forced Visa Holders to Leave Tijuana
As of October 2025, available records do not support claims that Trump-era immigration measures drove lawful visa holders…
Ian Roberts Case Shows How U.S. Immigration Backlogs Undercut Justice
Ian Roberts, Des Moines superintendent since July 2023, was detained by ICE on September 26, 2025, after firearms…
Canada’s Job Market Mismatch: About One in Three Immigrants Overqualified
Many skilled immigrants in Canada remain overqualified: 26.7% of degree-holders were overqualified in 2021 and immigrant unemployment reached…
We face a choice: deportation or prison for Natallia Dulina
Natallia Dulina was expelled to Lithuania in June 2025, blindfolded and handcuffed, with six months left on her…
Unlivable Chicago Apartments Preceded an Immigration Raid, Report Says
A helicopter-led ICE operation in a neglected Chicago apartment detained many residents, sparking outrage. Officials issued an executive…
China Imposes Port Fees on American Ships in Retaliation
China will charge U.S.-owned or -operated vessels CNY 400/ton from October 14, 2025, rising to CNY 640/ton on…
Canton LWV Forum: Immigration Myths and Facts on Oct. 21, 2025
The Canton League of Women Voters will host “Immigration: Myths and Facts” on October 21, 2025, where experts…
Bad Bunny Won’t Be Deported; He’ll Headline Super Bowl LX in 2026
Bad Bunny is a U.S. citizen by birth and cannot be deported; he’s confirmed to headline Super Bowl…