Oliver Mercer
Kenya Replaces Visa on Arrival with Electronic Travel Authorization
As of January 5, 2024, Kenya replaced its visa on arrival with an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA). Travelers…
DHS Launches Migrant Registry, Requiring Fingerprinting and Proof
The DHS announced a new policy requiring undocumented immigrants to register, submit fingerprints, and carry proof of registration,…
Canada’s Immigration Backlog Shrinks by Over 50,000 Applications in February
Canada reduced its immigration backlog by over 50,000 applications in February 2025, lowering the processing volume to 2.07…
Trump Suggests $5M “Gold Card” Visas to Cut $36 Trillion U.S. Debt
President Trump proposed a controversial "gold card" visa program to address the $36 trillion U.S. national debt. Wealthy…
Hong Kong SAR Updates Visa Fees, Adds Separate Application Charges
On February 26, 2025, Hong Kong SAR introduced a new dual-fee structure for specified visa schemes, including application…
Colony Ridge in Fear After ICE Raid Leads to Over 100 Arrests
A large-scale ICE raid in Colony Ridge, Texas, has sparked fear and unrest among its predominantly Latino residents.…
Oklahoma Launches State-Level Immigration Enforcement Under New Agreements
Oklahoma's state-level immigration enforcement begins under Operation Guardian, granting agencies like DPS and OSBI enhanced powers to enforce…
Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Stands Alone in Nevada-ICE Partnership
As of February 2025, Nevada's Douglas County Sheriff's Office is the only agency collaborating with ICE under the…
Meta Faces Lawsuit Over Claims of Bias Toward Foreign Workers Over Americans
A lawsuit against Meta alleges bias favoring foreign workers over U.S. citizens for lower wages, impacting H-1B visa…
Trump Unveils $5 Million ‘Gold Card’ Visa for Wealthy Investors
Trump's "Gold Card" visa program launches March 2025, offering U.S. residency and citizenship to wealthy investors for $5…
Senators Urge ICE to Honor Tribal Sovereignty in Immigration Efforts
Fifteen Democratic senators urge Homeland Security to address ICE's unjustified targeting of Tribal citizens amid immigration enforcement. They…
Nearly 100 Arrested in Immigration Raids at Colony Ridge, Texas
A February 2025 joint operation in Colony Ridge, Texas, led to nearly 100 arrests, targeting illegal immigrants, including…
Southwest Airlines Pilot Avoids Runway Crash at Chicago Midway Airport
On February 25, 2025, a Southwest Airlines flight aborted landing at Chicago Midway Airport to avoid a private…
Judge Rules Trump Administration Must Pay Millions Owed to Aid Contractors
A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to pay withheld foreign aid funds to contractors and nonprofits, following…
Canada Visa Rule Changes Force Closures of IELTS Centres in Punjab
Canada's visa policy changes have caused a sharp decline in IELTS enrollment in Punjab, India, forcing 30% of…