Oliver Mercer
What Comes Next After Canada’s Start-Up Visa Closure: Key Pathways
The closure of Canada's Start-Up Visa in 2026 forces founders to pivot toward provincial entrepreneur streams. These pathways…
Medical Examiner Likely to Classify ICE Detainee Death as Homicide
This article explains the legal rights of individuals in U.S. immigration detention, focusing on medical care and protection…
U.S. Immigrant Visa Freeze Impacts Caribbean Travel for American Tourists
The U.S. will suspend immigrant visa issuance for 75 countries on January 21, 2026. The move targets potential…
Family Self-Departs U.S. After 11-Year Green Card Backlog Reckoning
New U.S. immigration policies in January 2026, including visa pauses and enhanced security reviews, are causing extreme delays…
Enforcement Appetite Shifts: Old Green Card Errors May Trigger Deportation
USCIS is adopting an 'enforcement-adjacent' strategy, where benefit denials for material misrepresentation frequently result in removal proceedings. Programs…
Canadian Court Allows Challenge to Incomplete Immigration Applications
A new Canadian Federal Court ruling allows applicants to legally challenge IRCC if their application is returned as…
European Airlines Reroute Flights to Bypass Iranian and Iraqi Airspace
European carriers are currently bypassing Iranian and Iraqi airspace, leading to significant delays and reroutings for flights between…
Labour to Maintain Visa Restrictions as UK Student Visas Stabilize
The UK's 2026 immigration updates include higher English language requirements, a 32% increase in employer sponsorship fees, and…
Portland leaders react to White House’s 75-country visa suspension
A new federal policy effective January 2026 suspends immigrant visas for 75 countries to curb potential public benefit…
Why National Park Staff Are Asking Citizenship Status for Fees
Beginning in January 2026, 11 major U.S. national parks require residency verification for entry. U.S. residents pay standard…
Canada-China visa-free travel not yet in effect amid ongoing talks
China has signaled intent to grant Canadians 30-day visa-free access, but the policy is not yet implemented. Canadians…
Following Maduro’s Capture, Venezuelan Immigrants Face Uncertain Future
Following the capture of Nicolás Maduro, the U.S. is terminating TPS for Venezuelans. Legal precedents confirm TPS doesn't…
Rights at the Border: How ICE Stops Prompt Questions for Citizens
The ACLU is suing the Department of Homeland Security over Operation Metro Surge, alleging that federal agents are…
Hawaiian Airlines Faces Backlash Over Memo Proposing Language Change
A leaked memo at Hawaiian Airlines sparked a debate over cultural erasure before being clarified as a technical…
Montebello Raid: ICE Agents Climb Roofs in Construction Worker Chase
Following a pivotal 2025 Supreme Court stay, federal immigration agents are employing expanded 'roving patrol' and 'worksite raid'…