Oliver Mercer
Detroit Metro Airport blocks Uber Black pickups over access fees fight
Uber Black drivers were abruptly banned from Detroit Metro Airport due to an unresolved dispute over double-charged $10…
Canada’s unemployment rate hits highest point since 2017
In April 2025, Canada’s unemployment rate hit 6.9%, led by 31,000 lost manufacturing jobs, especially in Ontario. U.S.…
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport Faces Strike Threat
Over 150 SEA airport fuelers threaten a strike after contract negotiations stall with Swissport. These Teamsters Local 174…
Immigration New Zealand urges Chinese tour groups to apply early for visas
Chinese tour groups must submit complete ADS group visitor visa applications to Immigration New Zealand by set deadlines—October…
Delhi flights cancelled as regional tensions cause major disruption
Mass flight cancellations hit Delhi’s main airport on May 9, 2025, due to India-Pakistan tensions, disrupting travel for…
Ukrainian couple say lawyer vanished after taking $3,000 in Canada
A Ukrainian couple’s $3,000 loss to a disappearing Canadian immigration lawyer highlights fraud risks for newcomers. Verifying credentials,…
UNHCR Warns Costa Rica’s Refugee Aid Faces Collapse
UNHCR funding cuts and U.S. budget reductions have triggered a crisis for Costa Rica’s refugees. New national rules…
UK sees 16,000 asylum claims from students on study visas in 2024
In 2024, 16,000 UK student visa holders sought asylum, prompting government plans for stricter financial checks and visa…
Supreme Court to Review Executive Order on Birthright Citizenship
The May 2025 Supreme Court case determines if President Trump’s executive order can restrict birthright citizenship for children…
Trump’s Deportation Agenda Splits Venezuelans in U.S.
Trump’s aggressive deportation plan targets Venezuelans with TPS and other migrants, causing fear and uncertainty. Federal courts issued…
CoreCivic and GEO Group gain billions from anti-immigration policies
Private prison companies, investment firms, and tech providers exploit tough U.S. immigration policies for major profits. CoreCivic, GEO…
What happens if you skip REAL ID and keep your driver’s license after 2025
From May 7, 2025, standard driver’s licenses cannot be used for TSA airport security or certain federal buildings.…
Visa Violations Risk Rises Without Proper Work Authorization for International Students
CPT and OPT allow international students in the U.S. to gain professional experience but require strict compliance with…
Selling US property before moving to France may affect French tax
Selling your US property before French residency generally limits your capital gains tax to the US, benefiting from…
House of Representatives Backs Bold ‘Gulf of America’ Switch
The U.S. House voted 211-206 to rename the Gulf of Mexico “Gulf of America,” championed by Marjorie Taylor…