Oliver Mercer
Canada’s 2025 Parents and Grandparents Program Invites Start July 28
IRCC reopens the Parents and Grandparents Program on July 28, 2025, inviting only 2020 pool applicants. Only 10,000…
2025 Update: Federal Pressure Mounts on San Francisco Over Jail Immigrant Data
The DOJ’s May 2025 request for undocumented inmate lists in San Francisco intensifies federal pressure on sanctuary cities.…
Utah County Approves Cooperation with Immigration Officials Despite Opposition
Utah County’s unanimous July 2025 approval of 287(g) agreements with ICE formalizes local immigration enforcement focusing on serious…
Maryland Man Detained by ICE in Gaithersburg While Walking Dog, Family Says
A Maryland man’s ICE detention on July 10, 2025, during daily activity in Gaithersburg, highlights rising enforcement amid…
No Official Data Confirms 3% Gang Member Deportation Rate in 2025
ICE's 2025 enforcement priorities target gang members with quick deportations, but most deportees lack serious crimes. Nonviolent migrants…
No Confirmed Mass ICE Arrests in Saratoga Springs as of July 2025
ICE agents were present in Saratoga Springs on July 15, 2025, but no arrests confirmed. Local police did…
US Intensifies Deportations to Africa Amid Resistance from Local Leaders
The Trump administration increased deportations from the U.S., including 188 Ghanaians in 2025. Ghana provides reintegration support but…
What Is a TN Visa and Who Qualifies Under the USMCA?
TN visa lets Canadian and Mexican professionals work temporarily in the US if they have a US employer’s…
Differences in TN Visa Application Process for Canadians vs Mexicans
TN visa updates from July 2025 require consistent proof and procedures for Canadians and Mexicans. Canadians apply at…
Visa Requirements and Processing Times for USA Conference Travel
Most conference attendees need a B-1 Visa unless eligible for ESTA under the Visa Waiver Program. Submit a…
Oman and Philippines Sign Landmark Visa Exemption Agreement
Oman and the Philippines formalized a July 2025 Visa Exemption Agreement for official passport holders. This removes visa…
US Denies Visa to South African Envoy Amid Diplomatic Strain
The U.S. denied Mcebisi Jonas's diplomatic visa in May 2025, blocking South Africa’s official representation during mounting tensions.…
Canadian NRI Arrested for Fatal Hit-and-Run of Veteran Marathoner Fauja Singh
Fauja Singh, the oldest marathon runner at 114, was killed in a hit-and-run by Canadian NRI Amritpal Singh…
Ontario International Airport to Celebrate 35th Anniversary of ADA
Ontario International Airport marks ADA’s 35th anniversary on July 24, 2025, amid $11 million accessibility upgrades including restrooms…
Dublin Airport Approved to Increase Night-Time Flights from 2025
Dublin Airport’s night flights will increase 46% from July 17, 2025, to 98 flights nightly, raising the annual…