Oliver Mercer
CAA Publishes Safety Study to Guide eVTOL Integration into UK Airspace
On August 12, 2025 the CAA released an 18-month safety analysis identifying 50+ priority gaps to integrate eVTOL.…
Canadians’ U.S. Border Crossings Plunge While Ottawa Airport Sees Uptick
Mid-2025 trends show a 33% June decline in Canadians driving to the U.S., with Ottawa International Airport expanding…
Adams’ Veto Threatens Immigrant Street Vendors With Deportation Risk
On August 1, 2025, Mayor Adams vetoed Introduction 47-B, keeping misdemeanor penalties for unlicensed street vending. Immigrant vendors—about…
Bali Airport to Increase Police Patrols Day and Night for Tourists
From August 2025 Ngurah Rai Airport will deploy 24/7 police patrols (except Nyepi) to manage surges. New Multi-View…
Even With Massive Funding, ICE Struggles to Hire New Agents
Despite $28 billion in funding and incentives, ICE issued just over 1,000 tentative offers by August 12, 2025,…
New AI Tech Could Be Used for Immigration Enforcement: Risks and Reach
DHS’s April 2025 inventory lists 105 active AI uses across CBP, ICE, and USCIS, enabling facial recognition, ImmigrationOS,…
Bid to End US Birthright Citizenship Worries UK Surrogacy Parents
UK parents using U.S. surrogacy face uncertainty after a January 20, 2025 Executive Order aimed at ending birthright…
Dozens of Migrants Detained Under UK‑France ‘One In, One Out’ Deal
After the August 4, 2025 treaty, the UK began detaining small-boat arrivals (August 6–7) for referral to France…
Top 10 Reasons Canada Visitor Visas Are Canceled — How to Avoid Them
As of January 31, 2025 IRCC can cancel visitor visas, eTAs, work and study permits. Top cancellation reasons…
Stamp 0 in Ireland: Visa for Retirees and Independent Means
Stamp 0 allows non-EEA retirees to reside in Ireland for one year without working. Applicants need €50,000 (single)…
Canada proposes senior managers, researchers and military for 2026 Express Entry
Canada’s IRCC seeks input until September 3, 2025 on proposed 2026 Express Entry categories: leadership, research and innovation,…
REAL ID enforcement active: bring REAL ID or another acceptable ID
Effective May 7, 2025, TSA requires adults to present REAL ID‑compliant licenses or approved alternatives (passport, DHS trusted…
USCIS Policy Manual Update Expands Enforcement: Impact on H-1B, Family Beneficiaries
In 2025 USCIS enforced tighter standards: H-1B modernization requires the updated Form I-129 from January 17; family-based rules…
ICE Raids Strain NJ Industries Dependent on Immigrant Labor
A July 8, 2025 ICE and CBP inspection in Edison and FOIA data showing doubled late‑May arrests in…
Supercharging ICE Threatens to Be a Costly Mistake for Justice
In 2025, ICE received $28.7 billion within a $75 billion package, allocating $45 billion to detention. Policies enacted…