Canada Unveils New Fees for Immigration Applications This Year
On December 1, 2025, Canada raises immigration fees affecting IEC, temporary work permits, restoration, TRPs, re-entry, and criminal…
Articles by Oliver Mercer
Somali Americans in Minnesota: Immigrant Journeys and Lasting Hope
Somali Minnesotans, arriving after 1992, built strong communities and improved economic outcomes. A pandemic fraud probe tied to…
Rising Security Clearance Concerns for Chinese Immigrants in Canada
Reports show Chinese-origin applicants experiencing prolonged security clearances and withdrawn offers. Government cites CSIS risk warnings and China’s…
Street Vendors Demand Protections Amid Trump Immigration Crackdown
Federal immigration sweeps have scared customers and vendors, cutting income. High numbers operate without permits; Washington cites three‑quarters…
Few Somalis in Minnesota Face Final Deportation Orders, Experts Say
Planned ICE actions in Minneapolis–St. Paul target people with final deportation orders; advocates warn hundreds could be affected.…
Venezuela Accepts U.S. Deportation Flights After Trump Closes Airspace
Despite heated rhetoric and U.S. warnings to avoid Venezuelan airspace, Venezuela continues receiving biweekly deportation flights. Over 13,000…
IndiGo OTP at 35% as crews lag under new FDTL norms
IndiGo’s OTP fell to 35% on December 2, 2025 as new FDTL rules exacerbated a crew shortage. November…
Jaishankar: Trump H-1B fee hike shows double standards; net losers
S. Jaishankar criticized U.S. H‑1B reforms after a Sept. 2025 rule requiring a $100,000 one‑time fee for new…
Frankfurt Airport Sees Rise in Coercive Deportation Measures
A report documents 1,189 uses of coercive measures at Frankfurt Airport — up 21.5% year‑on‑year — linked to…