Oliver Mercer
Will Dual-Income H-1B Households in High-Tax States Face Higher Marginal Rates Under Revised SALT Cap?
The SALT deduction cap may rise to $40,000 in 2025 for incomes below $500,000, giving tax relief to…
How Could OBBBA Lead States to Restrict Immigrant Health Program Eligibility?
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act seeks to restrict Medicare and ACA support for immigrants and penalize states…
Do Legal Immigrants Face Different Remittance Tax Rates Under OBBBA?
OBBBA establishes a 1% tax on all remittance senders including green card holders and U.S. citizens. The bill…
How the 1–3.5% OBBBA Remittance Tax Affects Immigrants’ Costs
A 3.5% remittance tax on non-U.S. citizen electronic transfers could raise $2.38 billion but may reduce money sent…
What Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill Means for International Students
The 2025 Trump Big Beautiful Bill increases immigration enforcement funding and border controls, indirectly affecting international students. No…
City of Richmond Hill Names Four Members to New Airport Authority
Richmond Hill finalized appointments for an 11-member Airport Authority to develop public-use airports with 90% federal funding. Created…
Mexico Limits General Aviation and Charter Airport Access in 2025
Mexico’s 2025 AFAC rules restrict GA and charter flights to 77 airports, extend permit lead times, and require…
San Antonio Airport Passenger Numbers Drop 2.4% in Early 2025
Passenger traffic at San Antonio International Airport dropped 2.4% in early 2025 amid economic uncertainty and lower domestic…
Supreme Court Limits Nationwide Injunctions in Trump Birthright Citizenship Case
On July 3, 2025, the Supreme Court restricted federal judges from issuing nationwide injunctions. This affects legal battles…
Why Are ICE Officers Pulling People Over If They Don’t Enforce Traffic Laws?
Through the 287(g) program, local police assist ICE in immigration enforcement during traffic stops, increasing arrests but raising…
Canada Waives Passport and Permit Fees for Wildfire Displaced Residents
Canada waives fees for lost documents caused by wildfires until November 30, 2025, helping displaced citizens and temporary…
Etihad Airways Operations Unaffected by France Air Traffic Controller Strike
Despite France's July 3-4, 2025 air traffic controller strike causing many European flight cancellations, Etihad Airways flights to…
IndiGo Launches Direct Long-Haul Flights Mumbai to Manchester and Amsterdam
IndiGo’s July 2025 launch of direct Mumbai–Manchester and Mumbai–Amsterdam flights with Boeing 787s offers faster travel and premium…
Emirates Launches Airbus A350 Service to Muscat in Gulf Region
Emirates began daily Airbus A350 flights on the busy Dubai–Muscat route in July 2025, offering enhanced comfort and…
French Air Traffic Controllers’ Strike Disrupts Early Summer Travel
French air traffic controllers strike July 3-4, 2025, halting 25%-50% of flights at major airports. Unions demand higher…