Oliver Mercer
State-Level Support and Resources for Refugees in Arkansas 2025
Arkansas suspends new refugee admissions in 2025. Refugees, asylees, and SIV holders already in Arkansas can access support…
State-Level Support and Resources for Refugees in Arizona 2025
Arizona’s state refugee program helps recognized refugees and asylees with cash aid, medical coverage, jobs, legal assistance, and…
Virginia Sanctuary City Status and Protections for Undocumented Immigrants in 2025
Virginia’s 2025 Executive Order 47 and ‘No Sanctuary Cities’ mandate stronger law enforcement cooperation with ICE. DHS removed…
US Immigration Officials Release Iranian Woman Detained From Home Yard
U.S. immigration agents detained an Iranian woman in Los Angeles in June 2025 for national security, causing a…
Sanctuary City Status and Protections for Undocumented Immigrants in South Carolina 2025
South Carolina expanded local police roles under Section 287(g) Agreements and proposed rewarding reports on undocumented immigrants. No…
Steps to Take When Your I-612 Waiver Exceeds Processing Times and USCIS Denies Service Requests
J-1 visitors use Form I-612 to request waivers from a two-year residency in their home country. USCIS processing…
US Troops Deployed in Los Angeles for Immigration Enforcement, DOD Confirms
On July 7, 2025, 90 California National Guard troops aided in a major Los Angeles immigration enforcement, part…
Oklahoma Sanctuary City Status and Protections for Undocumented Immigrants in 2025
Oklahoma strictly bans sanctuary cities with Senate Bill 489 and cooperates with ICE under Operation Guardian. The state…
2025 Fees for Concurrent Filing of I-130 and I-485 Explained
Concurrent filing permits simultaneous submission of Forms I-130 and I-485 for certain categories with available visa numbers. It…
Can You Enter Canada with a DUI Conviction in 2025?
Since December 2018, Canada criminally bars those with DUI convictions unless they apply for a Temporary Resident Permit…
Can a US Green Card Holder Travel to Canada in 2025?
Starting July 2025, U.S. Green Card holders no longer need an eTA for Canada travel. They must carry…
Comprehensive TN Visa Professions and Occupations List Overview
TN visas enable Canadian and Mexican professionals to work temporarily in the U.S. under USMCA. Only certain professions…
Comprehensive 2025 TN Visa Professions and Occupations List
The TN visa provides faster US work access for Canadians and Mexicans in listed professions. Since 2024, more…
Canada Spousal Open Work Permit Changes Effective January 2025
As of January 2025, Canada limits spousal open work permits to those married to high-skilled workers or specific…
Sacramento International Airport Launches Nonstop Flights to Michoacán
Sacramento International Airport's new nonstop Volaris flights to Morelia, Michoacán, started July 4, 2025. Operating four weekly flights…