UK net migration could hit 300k by decade’s end, but projections rise.
Net migration fell from record highs but may rise later: the OBR forecasts 340,000 by 2030, driven by…
Articles by Oliver Mercer
Express Entry update: 5,000 PR invites as CRS falls to 515
IRCC issued 5,000 CEC ITAs on December 16, 2025, with a minimum CRS of 515 and a tie-breaker…
Maine Moves Forward with Law Restricting Local Immigration Enforcement
Maine will let LD 1971 take effect in January 2026, limiting local police cooperation with ICE, narrowing detainer…
H-1B 221(g) Slips After Social Media Vetting: What It Means
Effective Dec. 15, 2025, U.S. consulates will routinely screen social media for all H‑1B and H‑4 applicants, leading…
Michigan AG Nessel Joins Multistate Suit Against $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee
A 20‑state coalition sued on December 12, 2025, to block a $100,000 fee on new H‑1B petitions, arguing…
EU Commission Acknowledges Progress in Kyrgyzstan’s Aviation Safety
The EU acknowledged Kyrgyzstan’s aviation safety improvements in 2025—more inspectors, updated rules, and fewer incidents. A December 2025…
Trump Immigration Policy Upends Texas Migrants, New Data Show
The 2025 executive order and state cooperation accelerated arrests and deportations in Texas, disrupted parole-based work authorization, and…
DTW Outage to JFK Gridlock: Delta’s Hub System Under Strain
A Dec. 5 computer outage at DTW caused a ground stop and cascading delays across Delta’s network. New…
Air Canada Passengers Stranded After All Airport Staff Went Home
Flight 1819’s delay to 1:15 a.m. left about 120 passengers stuck at LF Wade after airport staff ended…