Oliver Mercer
Judge Ana C. Reyes tests government on F-1 visa due process rights
Thousands of international students lost U.S. visa status after abrupt SEVIS terminations. Courts ordered reinstatement for over 4,700…
American Airlines faces criticism over Admirals Club food shrinkflation
American Airlines’ Admirals Club faces backlash for smaller food portions and rising fees as competitors offer better value.…
Ireland launches Employment Permits Online for job applicants
Employment Permits Online, launched April 28, 2025, replaces EPOS as Ireland’s work permit platform. Individual registration, multi-factor security,…
California DOJ finds major gaps in mental health care at detention sites
California DOJ’s April 2025 report exposes serious mental health care and suicide prevention failures in six private immigration…
Visa Waiver Program now open to Romania for US travel
The United States added Romania to the Visa Waiver Program in 2025, granting Romanians visa-free travel for up…
Kristi Noem says Kilmar Abrego Garcia would face swift deportation again
Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s erroneous deportation underscores deep rifts in U.S. immigration, spotlighting government mistakes, judicial pushback, and immigrant…
287(g) Program lets local police help Department of Homeland Security enforce immigration laws
Since 2025, the 287(g) Program’s expansion under Trump has allowed hundreds of local police agencies nationwide to enforce…
Department of Homeland Security orders legal immigrants out of Texas Panhandle
The Department of Homeland Security’s 2025 policy ended legal status for over 500,000 immigrants, mainly in the Texas…
Haitian woman dies in ICE custody after trying to reach Charlotte
Haitian woman Marie Ange Blaise died in ICE custody after several transfers. Her case raises concerns over detention…
How Australia’s points-based immigration system selects skilled migrants
Australia’s points-based immigration system makes skilled migration accessible to U.S. professionals. Scoring factors include age, English skills, and…
JetBlue and United Airlines near major new Northeast Alliance
JetBlue and United Airlines plan a new alliance, enabling shared loyalty points and broader routes. Unlike past mergers,…
JetBlue cancels MacArthur to Boston Logan International Airport route launch
JetBlue canceled the MacArthur–Boston Logan route just before its scheduled launch, citing insufficient bookings and economic uncertainty. Affected…
Trump administration expands 287(g) agreements with local police
The Trump administration’s expansion of 287(g) agreements gives local police broad immigration enforcement powers, resulting in record arrests…
Philippines launches Digital Nomad Visa for global remote workers
The Philippines now offers a $35 Digital Nomad Visa, granting foreign remote workers up to two years residency…
Oklahoma international students stay as Trump administration reverses visa move
Oklahoma’s international students lost their F-1 visas in April 2025 but regained them after court challenges reversed Trump’s…