Oliver Mercer
Jeju Air Crash Cause Still Unclear After One Year Amid Investigation Delays
A year after 179 died in the Jeju Air Flight 7C2216 crash, South Korea has missed its official…
2026 HSA Contribution Limits: Self-Only $4,400, Family $8,750
The IRS announced higher 2026 HSA limits: $4,400 for individuals and $8,750 for families. This guide explains how…
Immigration Policy Overhaul Raises Questions About Electoral Integrity
Late 2025 saw a pivot in U.S. immigration policy toward strict enforcement and electoral security. Key actions included…
IRS Clarifies HSA Rules Under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act
IRS Notice 2026-05 clarifies new HSA eligibility rules under the OBBBA. Key updates include permanent telehealth safe harbors…
Canada’s Bill C-12 Ahead of Royal Assent Tightens Immigration Rules
Bill C-12 is a proposed Canadian law aiming to tighten asylum rules and expand border enforcement. It introduces…
Canada’s Digital Visa Pilot: Is a Nationwide Rollout on the Horizon?
Canada's IRCC has initiated a pilot program for digital visas, currently limited to selected Moroccan nationals. Using QR…
J-1 Visa Exploitation: Modern Slavery Allegations Across U.S. Sectors
The J-1 visa program is under fire for enabling 'modern slavery' through exploitative labor practices. Participants from 200…
Canada to End Remote Border Crossing Program Used Mostly by Americans
The RABC Program ends September 14, 2026. Current permits are extended until then, but no new applications are…
US Tells Afghan Migrants to Report on Christmas and New Year
A comprehensive guide for immigrants preparing for USCIS Form I-485 interviews. It clarifies the difference between USCIS and…
Jeanette Vizguerra-Ramirez released on bond, activists celebrate in Denver
Colorado activist Jeanette Vizguerra-Ramirez was released from ICE detention on December 22, 2025, after a judge set a…
Airport Biometrics Update: No DNA Required for Holiday Travel
Travelers are not subject to DNA mandates for holiday trips. A new final rule utilizes fingerprints and facial…
San Francisco International Airport Faces Christmas Day Weather Delays, Hundreds Affected
Inclement weather at SFO triggered an FAA-mandated ground delay program on Christmas Day, resulting in approximately 200 delayed…
Pope Leo XIV Delivers Christmas Message from St. Peter’s, Emphasizing Hope
Pope Leo XIV’s 2025 Christmas message from St. Peter’s Basilica centered on hope and charity. The 'Urbi et…
Two injured after ICE fires on Maryland vehicle during Operation At Large
A traffic stop in Maryland escalated into a shooting by ICE agents, injuring a man wanted for re-entry…
North Carolina Construction Workers Suffer Losses After Immigration Sweep
A federal immigration sweep in North Carolina, 'Operation Charlotte's Webb,' has led to 425 arrests and paralyzed construction…