Oliver Mercer
JetBlue TrueBlue points can now be used for Japan Airlines flights
JetBlue’s expanded partnership allows TrueBlue points redemption for Japan Airlines flights across Japan and East Asia. No carrier…
Immigrant arrests rise after wrong turns on Detroit-Canada border bridge
Hundreds have been detained at Detroit’s Ambassador Bridge in 2025 after making unintentional wrong turns. Confusing signage and…
US Visa applicants from Japan must share social media history in 2025
Japanese US visa applicants, excluding ESTA travelers, must declare all social media used in five years starting April…
United Airlines adds nonstop Dakar flights as Africa routes expand
In 2025, airlines including United and Delta introduce new direct flights to Africa, such as Washington–Dakar. Additional European…
Ricardo Prada Vásquez deported after Detroit McDonald’s delivery error
After a wrong turn in Detroit, Venezuelan delivery driver Ricardo Prada Vásquez was swiftly deported over disputed gang…
Kansas charities brace for federal funding cuts affecting immigrants
Federal funding cuts in early 2025 threaten Kansas charities helping legal immigrants. Key services like legal clinics, housing,…
San Antonio International Airport travelers face some of the shortest wait times
San Antonio International Airport ranks among the fastest for security, with average waits of just 6–20 minutes. Experts…
Northeastern Ontario worried as paths to Canadian citizenship shrink
Federal changes lowering immigration targets and ending the RNIP threaten Northeastern Ontario’s stability. Strict citizenship rules and long…
Berkeley may fund immigration legal aid centers to meet rising need
Berkeley’s plan to support immigration legal aid centers with city funds could boost access to free or low-cost…
ICE raids at Charlottesville courthouse raise public concerns
ICE raids at Charlottesville courthouse involved unmarked agents detaining individuals without warrants, igniting fear and eroding trust. Legal…
Suguru Onda’s US visa at risk after AI mistake threatens status
Japanese PhD student Suguru Onda’s US visa was cancelled after an AI misinterpreted minor infractions as serious crimes.…
Spain National (Type D) Entrepreneur Visa opens path for innovative business
Spain’s Type D Entrepreneur Visa allows non-EU/EEA/Swiss nationals to start innovative businesses in Spain. Applicants require ENISA approval,…
Immigration Officials detain day laborers at Pomona Home Depot
A CBP raid at Pomona’s Home Depot on April 22, 2025, resulted in over a dozen arrests, mostly…
Homeland Security exposed Kilmar Abrego Garcia family’s address online
Homeland Security mistakenly leaked Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s family address in an online post, endangering them and sparking urgent…
States move to ban driver’s licenses for undocumented immigrants
Nearly 20 U.S. states grant driver’s licenses to undocumented immigrants, but states like Florida impose bans on marked…