DV-2026 February Cutoffs: Regional Moves, Beneficiaries, Europe Drop
February DV-2026 cutoffs expanded Africa and Asia but reduced Europe’s cutoff. Supply is restricted (~52,000) and entitlement ends…
Articles by & updated by Oliver Mercer
NTSB Investigating Reagan National Collision; No Admissions of Fault Yet
A midair collision near Reagan National on Jan. 29, 2025, killed 67. The NTSB’s DCA25MA108 remains open; the…
Protect Your Bay Area Family: Spot Fake Immigration Lawyers Now
Bay Area fraudsters impersonate immigration lawyers and notarios in 2025, charging hundreds through apps and staging fake hearings.…
TPA delay: no corroborated security threat; weather and staffing cited
No public FAA or airline records confirmed that an American Airlines flight at Tampa was delayed by a…
DHS Expands Deputization of Local Police to Enforce Immigration Law
A January 2025 memorandum pushed DHS and DOJ to broaden local roles through 287(g) MOAs and nationwide HSTFs,…
UK net migration could hit 300k by decade’s end, but projections rise.
Net migration fell from record highs but may rise later: the OBR forecasts 340,000 by 2030, driven by…
Express Entry update: 5,000 PR invites as CRS falls to 515
IRCC issued 5,000 CEC ITAs on December 16, 2025, with a minimum CRS of 515 and a tie-breaker…
Maine Moves Forward with Law Restricting Local Immigration Enforcement
Maine will let LD 1971 take effect in January 2026, limiting local police cooperation with ICE, narrowing detainer…
H-1B 221(g) Slips After Social Media Vetting: What It Means
Effective Dec. 15, 2025, U.S. consulates will routinely screen social media for all H‑1B and H‑4 applicants, leading…