Oliver Mercer
Tariff surcharges adding hidden costs at checkout
Surcharges from import tariffs (20-25%) now appear at checkout for goods over $800. New York’s law enforces price…
DOJ confirms cuts to immigration board members and judges
DOJ’s February 2025 termination of 20 immigration judges worsens backlogs exceeding 3.7 million cases. Critics highlight delays, undermined…
Canada Launches Rural Community Immigration Pilot to Boost Growth
In April 2025, Canada debuts RCIP and FCIP to address labor shortages in rural areas and support Francophone…
Ferdinand Marcos Jr. blocks citizenship for Chinese national tied to POGOs
On April 11, 2025, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. vetoed Li Duan Wang’s citizenship bid, citing illegal POGO links…
American Airlines adds new Puerto Escondido route to expand service
With U.S.-Mexico tourism soaring, American Airlines might expand into Puerto Escondido, following competitor moves like United Airlines. Dominating…
Christian immigrants who supported Trump now face deportation
Stricter U.S. immigration measures revoke benefits, impose heavy fines, and risk deportation. Christian immigrants, 80% of those affected,…
How Canada’s Caregiver Immigration Program Supports Families
The Caregiver Immigration Program offers skilled foreign caregivers a pathway to Canadian permanent residency. Applicants need two years'…
Canada examines immigration’s role in shaping its economy
Canada’s 2025 immigration target drops by 105,000, lowering temporary residents too. Quebec pauses programs amid housing concerns. Critical…
Quebec Premier François Legault warns of limits on asylum support
Quebec faces rising asylum numbers, leading Premier Legault to propose redistribution, waiting zones, and visa restrictions. While aiming…
Pathway to Canadian permanent residency through the nominee program
The Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) expedites Canadian residency for skilled immigrants. With tailored programs, applicants meeting provincial labor…
European Union pauses tariff countermeasures after Trump delay
The EU and U.S. implemented a 90-day tariff truce targeting industry disputes. This pause allows dialogue on issues…
European Union halts tariffs on US to support diplomatic talks
The EU halted €21 billion retaliatory tariffs for 90 days, mirroring U.S. actions. Both sides aim to negotiate…
UT students rally against deportations and visa cancellations
UT students protest visa revocations targeting pro-Palestinian activists. Mass deportations threaten academic freedom and U.S. universities’ global reputation,…
Avelo Airlines ends Sonoma County flights to focus on ICE operations
Avelo Airlines ends its STS-Pasco route in June 2024 and partners with ICE for deportation flights starting May…
Canada avoids U.S. 10% tariff but trade tensions remain
Canada’s exemption from the new U.S. 10% tariff highlights USMCA’s importance in economic stability. Key industries, including automotive,…