Oliver Mercer
Canada Sees First Decline in Foreign Workers and Students in Years
Canada's temporary resident numbers fell for the first time in years following strict new limits on study and…
Vermont REAL ID for Immigrants in 2026: DMV Requirements and Steps
Eligible immigrants in Vermont can obtain a REAL ID for domestic travel and federal access by providing specific…
Australia Tightens International Student Visa Rules Amid Fraud Crackdown
Australia has implemented a major student visa crackdown, placing India, Nepal, Bangladesh, and Bhutan in the highest risk…
Sarasota Woman Defrauded as Immigration Scams Rise Nationwide
Authorities are warning of a spike in immigration fraud involving fake lawyers and 'fast-track' promises. A Sarasota asylum…
Human Rights Concerns Grow Over U.S. Third-Country Deportations in West Africa
The U.S. government is increasingly utilizing third-country removal agreements with West African nations. While technically legal under BIA…
What Comes Next After Canada’s Start-Up Visa Closure: Key Pathways
The closure of Canada's Start-Up Visa in 2026 forces founders to pivot toward provincial entrepreneur streams. These pathways…
Medical Examiner Likely to Classify ICE Detainee Death as Homicide
This article explains the legal rights of individuals in U.S. immigration detention, focusing on medical care and protection…
U.S. Immigrant Visa Freeze Impacts Caribbean Travel for American Tourists
The U.S. will suspend immigrant visa issuance for 75 countries on January 21, 2026. The move targets potential…
Family Self-Departs U.S. After 11-Year Green Card Backlog Reckoning
New U.S. immigration policies in January 2026, including visa pauses and enhanced security reviews, are causing extreme delays…
Enforcement Appetite Shifts: Old Green Card Errors May Trigger Deportation
USCIS is adopting an 'enforcement-adjacent' strategy, where benefit denials for material misrepresentation frequently result in removal proceedings. Programs…
Canadian Court Allows Challenge to Incomplete Immigration Applications
A new Canadian Federal Court ruling allows applicants to legally challenge IRCC if their application is returned as…
European Airlines Reroute Flights to Bypass Iranian and Iraqi Airspace
European carriers are currently bypassing Iranian and Iraqi airspace, leading to significant delays and reroutings for flights between…
Labour to Maintain Visa Restrictions as UK Student Visas Stabilize
The UK's 2026 immigration updates include higher English language requirements, a 32% increase in employer sponsorship fees, and…
Portland leaders react to White House’s 75-country visa suspension
A new federal policy effective January 2026 suspends immigrant visas for 75 countries to curb potential public benefit…
Why National Park Staff Are Asking Citizenship Status for Fees
Beginning in January 2026, 11 major U.S. national parks require residency verification for entry. U.S. residents pay standard…