Oliver Mercer
KLM Cites 92% of Amsterdam Flights Canceled in Historic Winter Storm
A major winter storm in Amsterdam has forced KLM to cancel 600 flights, part of nearly 700 total…
Prosecutors Urge Court to Ban Immigration Raids at Houses of Worship
The Fourth Circuit is reviewing a challenge to the 2025 DHS policy allowing immigration raids near religious sites.…
H-1B Overhaul via Executive Action: From Lottery to Weighted Selection
The H-1B program now prioritizes high-wage earners through a weighted selection system and a new $100,000 fee for…
Vermont 2026 Income Tax Rates and Brackets: What to Expect
Vermont confirms a progressive tax structure for 2026 with rates from 3.35% to 8.75%. New withholding instructions begin…
Canadian Master’s Degrees as a Path to Permanent Residence
Canada’s new 2026 immigration rules exempt master's degrees from study caps and grant graduates a 3-year work permit.…
Air France A330 Emergency Diversion Highlights Safety Across Lebanon, Germany
An Air France A330 flying from Beirut to Paris diverted to Munich due to a smoke smell in…
What’s Next for Venezuelans Under TPS: Status, Uncertainty, and Next Steps
Venezuelan TPS holders have received a court-ordered extension of their legal status through October 2, 2026, and work…
New Brexit Poll Finds Economy and Immigration Worsening in Britain
A 2026 poll shows 72% of Brits feel Brexit reduced national control, with 66% seeing economic harm. Despite…
Mail Delays Impact Immigrant Detainees’ Legal Cases in New Mexico
The BIA's 'detention mailbox rule' helps detainees whose legal filings are delayed by facility staff. Recent reports of…
Canada Expands Visa-Free Entry to 13 Countries with eTA Policy
Canada permits visa-free air travel for citizens of 13 countries who meet 'known traveler' criteria—specifically those with past…
What Canada’s New Work Licence Framework Means for Foreign Workers
Canada introduces the New Work Licence Framework in January 2026, moving away from open work permits. The change…
Minneapolis Immigration Crackdown: 2,000 Federal Agents Launch Fraud Probe
A 30-day federal operation in Minneapolis-St. Paul involves 2,000 agents investigating $9 billion in alleged social program fraud.…
H-1B Wage Reform: Weighted Selection Rules End Entry-Level Lottery
The FY 2027 H-1B cap season introduces a wage-prioritized selection model effective February 2026. This system grants more…
Canada Reports Decline in Asylum Claims Amid Border Measures
A 33% decline in Canadian asylum claims in 2025 reflects the impact of expanded border agreements and stricter…
Canada Housing Outlook 2026: Stability Amid Immigration Policy Shifts
Canada is entering a 'market reset' phase for housing. The CMHC projects that reduced immigration targets and lower…