Oliver Mercer
Border Officials Now Directed to Offer Migrant Teens Voluntary Return
The US policy launched in July 2025 allows unaccompanied migrant teens 14+ to voluntarily return home, receiving travel…
U.S. Passport Falls to Lowest Ever Ranking on Power Index
The U.S. passport ranked 10th in 2025 with visa-free access to 182 countries, declining due to stricter U.S.…
Diversity Visa Winners Challenge New U.S. Travel Ban and Visa Rules
For Fiscal Year 2025, the Diversity Visa program offers about 52,000 visas after reductions. New travel bans and…
Domestic Violence Victim’s Family Cites Deportation Fear for Silence
In 2025, ICE enforcement grew harsher, ending sensitive zone protections. The House passed H.R.30, widening deportation reasons. The…
Fewer Than Half of ICE Arrests Under Trump Involve Convicted Criminals
ICE arrests surged in 2025 under Trump, moving from mainly criminals to nearly half noncriminal immigrants. This broader…
Canada Invites 4,000 Healthcare and Social Services Workers for PR
Canada’s July 2025 Express Entry draw invited 4,000 healthcare and social workers with a lower CRS threshold of…
ICE Expands GPS Ankle Monitor Use to Track 180,000 Immigrants
Beginning July 2025, ICE mandates GPS ankle monitors for nearly all immigrants in the ATD program, affecting 180,000…
ICE Detains Record 59,000 Immigrants Amid Surge in Interior Arrests
ICE detains 59,000 immigrants in 2025 with a daily 3,000 arrest quota, focusing on interior enforcement. Most detainees…
2025 Sees Significant Drop in International Student Enrollment to USA
International student enrollment in the US dropped 11% amid tighter visa restrictions and rising costs. F-1, M-1, and…
Major US Cities Face Sharp Tourism Declines in 2025 Linked to Trump Policies
U.S. tourism declines sharply in 2025, with a 17% drop in New York City and 9% in California…
Tampa International Airport and Sotereon.AI Launch Aeva 4D LiDAR Deployment
Tampa International Airport’s July 2025 upgrade installs Aeva 4D LiDAR sensors to track people and vehicles up to…
Delta 767 Pilot Arrested in Stockholm, Flight to New York Canceled
Delta Flight 205 was canceled after its pilot was arrested for alcohol violation in Stockholm. Passengers receive €600…
Italy’s Professional Aviation Welcomes 18 Air Arabia Cadets in July 2025
Eighteen Air Arabia cadets started core flight training with Italy’s Professional Aviation in July 2025. The program follows…
Why Is American Airlines Canceling Flights in Phoenix? What We Know
This summer, American Airlines cut 800 flights, especially on Phoenix–Chicago routes, amid a nationwide 29% rise in cancellations.…
Canada’s International Student Program Under Auditor General Review
Canada is auditing its international student program to assess new caps and financial rules implemented to manage growing…