Oliver Mercer
Canada PR on H-1B: Master Express Entry with CRS and ITA
Express Entry is the primary route for H-1B holders seeking Canadian PR, with a specialized accelerated pathway expected…
Transferring H-1B Lottery to a New Employer Before October
A pre-October job change is possible: the new employer files a cap-exempt Form I-129 with a certified LCA…
H-1B Salary Amendments vs Extensions: When to File and Why
If a job’s duties, title, salary (~20% change), location, or hours change meaningfully, file an H‑1B amendment before…
H-1B Wage Violations: Your Rights, Bench Time, and Remedies
H-1B workers have federal protections against underpayment and illegal benching. Confirm wages on your petition and LCA, gather…
No Confirmed Federal Operation Targeting Somalis in Minnesota
An AP report says federal authorities plan a Minnesota operation targeting Somali immigrants, amid past attempts to end…
Exclusive: Global Airlines A380 Grounding Explained by CEO, 139 Days
Global Airlines’ A380 (9H-GLOBL) has been grounded in Tarbes for 139 days after July 16, 2025. CEO James…
Protests Rise as Border Patrol Prepares Louisiana Immigration Raids
Border Patrol’s two‑month Operation Swamp Sweep targets undocumented people in Louisiana and Mississippi. Officials cite public safety; advocates…
Thailand Tightens Immigration Rules to Close Visa-Free Loopholes
Thailand’s 2025 rules cap visa-free entries for 93 countries at two per year, curb land “visa runs” with…
Immigrant New Yorkers Face Tougher 2025 Citizenship Exam Ahead
Starting Oct. 20, 2025, the civics test for Form N-400 filers will require 12 correct answers out of…
Japanese Americans Confront Trump’s Immigration Crackdown, Haunted
Leaders link 2025 enforcement to WWII‑era abuses, citing revived laws—Alien Enemies Act and registration orders—that speed deportations, raids,…
Florida Suspends 25 Rules as Immigration State of Emergency Expands
Governor DeSantis has suspended 25 rules under an immigration state of emergency to speed enforcement, affecting coordination with…
SFO Becomes California First to Deploy TSA-Approved Biometric eGates
SFO deployed Clear’s TSA-approved biometric eGates at Harvey Milk Terminal 1 for Clear Plus members, enabling automated ID…
Canada Launches Digital Visa System, Morocco Selected as First Pilot
On Nov. 27, 2025 Canada started a digital visa pilot with Morocco. Selected Moroccan visitor-visa holders receive electronic…
Canada’s 2026 International Student Cap: New Study Permit Allocations
For 2026, Canada caps new study permit application spaces at 309,670 and projects 408,000 permits issued including extensions.…
UK Bans Taxis for Most Medical Journeys by Asylum Seekers
From February 2026 the UK will restrict asylum seekers’ taxi use for routine medical visits, pushing them toward…