Oliver Mercer
Advocates Push State-Based Immigration Programs Amid 2025 Shifts
OBBBA (July 4, 2025) broadens enforcement and provides $13.5 billion to states. Some states cut immigrant health programs;…
First ‘one in, one out’ deportation flight takes off without migrants
The administration’s “one in, one out” deportation push aims for up to 1 million removals annually but stalled…
UC International Services to Host Co-op Workshops for F-1 Students
UC International Services warns that CPT must appear on your I-20 before starting any required off-campus co-op; over…
U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Regrets Immigration Raid on South Korean Workers
A September 4 raid at the Hyundai-LG Georgia plant detained 475 people, sparking diplomatic protests. Landau apologized on…
Fresno Advocates Alarmed as USCIS Expands Enforcement Powers
DHS’s September 5, 2025 rule lets USCIS hire 1811 special agents with arrest and removal powers. Central Valley…
Tanzania Immigration Status Checks for Foreign Nationals and PRs
From September 11 to October 8, 2025, Tanzania requires all non-citizens and permanent residents to undergo in-person immigration…
ICE Agents Lose Ability to Spy on Immigrants’ Remittance Payments
Limits enacted in mid-2025 require warrants or narrow subpoenas for remittance data, blocking ICE’s routine financial scans. Banks…
USCIS Clarifies Use of Dates for Filing vs Final Action Dates by Visa Category
In September 2025 USCIS applied Dates for Filing for family cases and Final Action Dates for employment cases.…
Finland Weighs Canada-Style Points System for Immigration Reform
Finland is considering a points-based immigration model scoring age, education, language, and sector needs to attract workers amid…
Americans Targeted by Russia’s Anti-Woke SVV Visa Scheme
Launched August 2024, Russia’s Shared Values Visa attracted 1,156 applicants by May 2025 and issued roughly 700 visas…
Long Beach Cancels Día de Los Muertos Parade Amid Enforcement
Long Beach canceled its 2025 Día de Los Muertos parade after a Sept. 13 enforcement raid raised community…
FAA launches eIPP pilot to integrate eVTOL and AAM in U.S. skies
The FAA’s eIPP (launched September 2025) lets selected teams run limited commercial eVTOL and AAM operations before full…
Evidence Reframes Migrant Skill vs Government Claims
Record migration to March 2025 (437,440 arrivals) was led by international students and temporary workers. Reforms from July…
29-Hour Direct Flight: Shanghai to Buenos Aires Debuts in December
China Eastern will start a twice-weekly Shanghai Pudong–Buenos Aires service via Auckland on December 4, 2025. The 12,229-mile…
Aviation Emissions Hit 2024-25 Record High Despite Efficiency Gains
Record global aviation emissions rose ~8% to 882 million tonnes in 2024 as demand rebounded. SAF output doubled…