Oliver Mercer
British Airways Reverses 2025 Exit, Returning to Dallas in 2026
British Airways will restart daily Heathrow–Dallas-Fort Worth nonstop flights in summer 2026, reversing its early-2025 pause. The decision…
Brazil Reinstates E-Visa for US, Canada, Australia: $80.90 Fee
Effective April 10, 2025, Brazil requires an $80.90 online e-visa for US, Canada, Australia citizens, valid ten years…
Asylum seeker hotels span Labour and Conservative councils nationwide
After a 19 August 2025 High Court injunction ordering removal from Bell Hotel, nearly 30 councils across parties…
Marriage Certificates and Canadian Immigration: Why Some Are Not Accepted
As of August 21, 2025, Canadian officers emphasize verifying Marriage Certificates’ authenticity and legal validity. Applicants must supply…
Labour still housing over 32,000 asylum seekers weekly in hotels
On 30 June 2025, 32,059 people were in hotel accommodation, a rise from 29,585 a year earlier. The…
Canada Announces Express Entry Lottery Results Inviting Foreign Workers
IRCC’s August 19, 2025 Express Entry draw issued 2,500 ITAs for 37 healthcare and social services occupations at…
Why Canada’s Parents and Grandparents Program Fails Families in 2025
On July 28, 2025 IRCC issued 17,860 ITAs from the 2020 interest pool, targeting 10,000 complete applications. Sponsors…
California Arrest: Driver Faces Extradition and Vehicular Homicide
A Florida Turnpike crash on August 12, 2025 killed three; driver Harjinder Singh faces three vehicular homicide charges.…
Trump renewable energy ban threatens immigrant workers and visa holders
On August 20, 2025 the administration centralized wind and solar approvals under Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, effectively stopping…
Chester County Sheriff Partners with ICE for Local Immigration Enforcement
Chester County joined ICE’s Section 287(g) on August 21, 2025, authorizing deputies to screen inmates, use federal immigration…
Walworth County commissioner says he was forced out after challenging ICE warrant
Judge Hannah Dugan’s April 2025 arrest spotlighted tensions around ICE administrative warrants in Wisconsin. Between January and June…
Vietjet Breaks Ground on Long Thanh MRO Centre to Service 10 Aircraft
On August 19, 2025 Vietjet began construction of an 8.4-hectare, nearly $100 million MRO Centre at Long Thanh.…
Tillis Secures Millions for CLT’s New 10,000-Foot Runway Upgrade
In 2025 Senator Tillis secured $45M+ for CLT and RDU. CLT earned $21.5M AIP funding for a 10,000‑foot…
Opponents Turn Up Pressure on Starmer Over Record 111,000 Asylum Claims
Record asylum applications reached 111,000 to June 2025, up 14%, while 27,000+ small‑boat crossings increased pressure. Hotels housed…
US Imposes New Fees on Foreigners Seeking Work Permits in 2025
Signed July 4, 2025, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act imposes broad fee hikes: asylum initial EADs $550,…