DHS Invites Public Comment on H-1B Weighted Selection Rule
DHS proposes a wage-weighted H-1B lottery giving more entries to higher wage levels (IV=4 to I=1), plus candidate-centric…
Articles by Oliver Mercer
Hayward Sanctuary Policy: City Employees Do Not Enforce Immigration
Hayward reaffirms sanctuary-city policies: employees won’t assist federal immigration enforcement, won’t collect status information, and police follow Policy…
Wethersfield asylum staff walkout over pay and conditions
At Wethersfield asylum centre, 22 of 31 security contractors walked out over pay and conditions, exposing safeguarding gaps.…
2025 Initiatives in Canada and New Zealand Target Talent and Investment
Canada and New Zealand’s 2025 immigration reforms open clearer routes for workers, students and investors. Canada adds four…
Rohingya Refugees and the Crisis in Bangladesh’s Criminal Justice System
Over one million Rohingya in Bangladesh camps face a justice vacuum due to statelessness, classification under the Foreigners…
Five US Visa Updates Before Applying: Includes $250 Integrity Fee
Starting late 2025, the U.S. will add a $250 Visa Integrity Fee, largely end interview waivers, and limit…
Portland Protest Tactics: Inflatable Costumes Challenge ICE Nonviolently
Following an October 2, 2025 spraying incident, Portland protesters adopted inflatable costumes to lower tensions and boost visibility…
South Africa Boosts Deportations as Jobs Crisis Deepens, Minister Says
In 2024/25 South Africa deported 46,898 people—an 18% increase—driven by joint operations, new digital checks and enforcement costing…
Canada Plans to Attract Foreign Workers Amid H-1B Fee Surge
Canada’s new talent strategy aims to lure skilled workers after the U.S. H-1B fee rise, offering faster processing,…
Will Foreign MBAs Win or Lose Under 2025 H-1B Reforms?
DHS proposes a weighted H-1B lottery favoring higher-wage roles, likely starting in FY2027, while a $100,000 fee for…