Oliver Mercer
Pennsylvania’s Minimum Wage Set at $7.25 in 2025, Major Hike Pending
House Bill 1549 will raise Pennsylvania’s minimum wages by county, starting January 2026, with Philadelphia at $15 per…
Afghan Refugees Stuck in Pakistan as Germany Suspends Entry Program
Germany’s suspension of its Afghan humanitarian program leaves thousands stranded in Pakistan. Rising deportations by Pakistan risk returning…
Canadian Mother Detained By ICE During Green Card Interview: ‘I Want My Vote Back’
The detention of Cynthia Olivera during a green card interview exemplifies increased immigration enforcement risks in the U.S.…
Mississippi Minimum Wage 2025: Detailed Breakdown and Current Rate
Mississippi follows the $7.25 federal minimum wage in 2025 with special rates for youth, students, and tipped workers.…
Arkansas Minimum Wage 2025: Detailed Breakdown and Rates
In Arkansas, the 2025 minimum wage stays at $11.00 per hour for businesses with at least four workers.…
Do Remittance Taxes Apply When Sending to H‑1B Dependents’ Foreign Accounts?
Starting late 2025, a 1% remittance tax affects US cross-border money transfers over $15, targeting non-bank methods. H-1B…
No Exemptions or Credits for H-1B Remittances in One Big Beautiful Bill Act
The 2025 One Big Beautiful Bill Act adds a 3.5% tax on remittances by non-citizen immigrants, including H-1B…
Does the One Big Beautiful Bill Act Impose IRS Rules on Remittance for H-1B Holders
Starting fiscal 2026, a 3.5% excise tax applies to remittances sent abroad by non-U.S. citizens such as H-1B…
Impact of One Big Beautiful Bill Act’s Medicaid Cuts on H‑1B Tax Credit Claims
OBBBA’s 2025 Medicaid and SNAP cuts increase costs and reduce benefits for H-1B families relying on refundable tax…
Impact of New Remittance Excise Tax on H‑1B Families Sending Money Home
Starting January 2026, a 1% federal tax applies on cash remittances sent abroad, impacting H-1B families. The tax…
Does the 1% Remittance Tax Affect Cash and Electronic Transfers for H-1B Holders?
Starting December 31, 2025, H-1B visa holders sending money abroad via cash, money orders, or informal methods face…
Sweating at the Airport Can Trigger TSA Scanner Alerts in 2025
Sweat often triggers TSA scanners at U.S. airports, leading to extra pat-downs since mid-2025. TSA offers private screening…
Alligator Alcatraz Opens Amid Protests Over Trump’s Enforcement Policies
The Alligator Alcatraz detention facility opened July 1, 2025, as part of Trump’s stringent immigration enforcement. Located in…
Dozens Become U.S. Citizens at George Washington’s Home on July 4th
The July 4, 2025 naturalization ceremony at Mount Vernon welcomed 100 new U.S. citizens from 95 countries. USCIS…
Portland Immigrant Advocates Launch Caravan to Tacoma ICE Center
A Portland caravan protested Tacoma ICE center’s overcrowding in June 2025. Washington’s new law expands state inspections, challenged…