Jim Grey
Mamdani’s NYC Vision Omits Jewish Immigrant Life, Critics Say
Mamdani proposes rent freezes, fare-free buses, universal childcare and progressive taxes. Critics argue his platform omits explicit recognition…
ICE Targets NYPD Officers After Mamdani Victory, Sparks Debate
Following Zohran Mamdani’s November 4, 2025 win, ICE ran ads targeting NYPD officers, promising respect and stability. The…
Germany’s Uyghur deportation bungled: China detour to Turkey
A November 2025 deportation error sent Uyghur Rizwangul Bekri to Beijing instead of Turkey. Authorities admitted the mistake;…
Nashville Judge Sets New Hearing on Withholding Immigration Records
TIRRC sued in August 2025 over withheld records from a May THP/ICE sweep that led to about 200…
Trump H-1B Fee Could Curb Hiring at Pitt, BNY Mellon, UPMC
Starting September 21, 2025, new H-1B petitions will incur a $100,000 employer surcharge for 12 months. Existing H-1B…
Eurocontrol Urges Expanded Use of CPDLC Text Messaging in ATC
Eurocontrol urged faster adoption of CPDLC on November 6, 2025, arguing text clearances cut errors, save time, and…
FAA Bans Private Jets at 12 Major US Airports Over Staffing Shortages
Facing an air traffic controller shortage worsened by the government shutdown, the FAA barred private jets from 12…
Post-Shutdown Flight Cancellations Persist as Staffing Strains Mount
A prolonged government shutdown led the FAA to mandate phased flight cuts at 40 major hubs, reducing schedules…
Ottawa Mass Murder Victims’ Family Appeals to IRCC for Help
After the March 2024 Barrhaven killings, survivor Dhanushka Wickramasinghe’s compassionate permanent residency was "approved in principle" but not…
Australia Replaces MD111 with New Student Visa Directive
From 14 November 2025, MD115 introduces a three-tier processing system for Student visa subclass 500, adding a slowest…
Independent Analyses Contradict DHS Deportation Claims Since January
Independent data challenge DHS assertions that deportations surged and mostly involved criminals. TRAC counts ~272,000 removals in FY2024;…
Ottawa urged to grant EI to hurricane-affected foreign workers
Advocates ask Ottawa to allow short-term work permits and EI access for Jamaican seasonal workers stranded after Hurricane…
Quebec Plans 45,000 Annual Immigration Cap for 2026–29
Quebec caps permanent immigration at 45,000 yearly (2026–2029), sets temporary-resident targets, ends the PEQ, and requires spoken French…
Air Traffic Controller Pay in 2025: Realistic Salaries and Overtime
Controller pay varies by facility, experience, and shift premiums. Federal median was $144,580 in May 2024; base bands…
Delayed Visa Integrity Fee Pending: State Dept. and DHS Coordination
Although the $250 Visa Integrity Fee was enacted July 4, 2025, there is no start date as of…