Oliver Mercer
Syria Revises Visa Fees for Foreign Visitors by Nationality
New Syrian visa fees, effective February 2025, range from $40 to $350 at Damascus International Airport. Some nationals…
Newsom Seeks Court Order to Block Trump’s Military Support for LA Raids
In June 2025, Governor Newsom opposed President Trump’s military use to support ICE raids, prompting a federal temporary…
Canada Extends Temporary Protection for Ukrainians Until March 2026
Canada extends temporary protection and work permits for Ukrainians until 2026, allowing continued residence and employment. Free settlement…
DoJ Fines California Tech Firm Epik Solutions for Hiring Foreign Workers Over Americans
Epik Solutions was fined $71,916 by the DOJ for hiring discrimination favoring foreign H-1B visa holders over Americans.…
ICE’s New Immigration Court Arrests Tactic Explained in Houston
ICE arrests immigrants at Houston immigration court after case dismissals using expanded expedited removal powers starting June 2025.…
Florida, Tennessee, and North Carolina Senators Introduce REMOVE Act to Speed Deportations
Introduced by Republican Senators on June 10, 2025, the REMOVE Act mandates deportation cases complete within 15 days.…
Trump Administration Claims Compliance with Court Order to Return Abrego Garcia
Abrego Garcia’s 2025 deportation violated court orders, triggering legal battles. Returned in June, he now faces unrelated federal…
DFW Airport Expands Facial Recognition Technology This Summer
On June 6, 2025, DFW Airport implemented facial recognition for international arrivals, cutting wait times and enhancing security.…
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport Achieves Net-Zero Carbon Emissions Certification
Finavia’s Helsinki Airport achieved ACA Level 5 net-zero certification in 2025 by cutting direct emissions over 90% and…
Iceland’s PLAY Airlines Ends US Flights, Plans Strategic Overhaul
PLAY Airlines exits the U.S. market by fall 2025, ending flights to Baltimore, Boston, and New York Stewart.…
Germany Grants Record Number of Citizens in 2024, Led by Syrians
Germany’s citizenship rose 46% in 2024 with Syrians as the largest group. Major 2024 reforms eased naturalization via…
U.S. Suspends Chinese Student Visas Amid Heightened Security Measures
The US is revoking visas for Chinese students connected to the CCP or critical areas, halting new visa…
How to Immigrate to Canada as a Registered Nurse in 2025
Canada seeks Registered Nurses due to shortages, offering pathways like Express Entry and Provincial Nominee Programs. Credential evaluation…
SCOTUS Grants Stay on CHNV Parole Terminations, Implementation Unclear
The Supreme Court permitted DHS to terminate the CHNV parole affecting over 500,000 immigrants. Work permits under the…
An Inside Look at ICE’s Expanding Mission and Operations
Immigration enforcement is expanding rapidly as ICE increases detention beds, tripling local law enforcement partnerships and accessing IRS…