Oliver Mercer
Migrant Hotels to Stay for Four More Years Despite Promises to Close
The UK government admits migrant hotels will continue until 2029, despite earlier pledges to close them sooner. Hotel…
How to Extend a Work Permit Under Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker Program
To extend a Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) work permit in Canada, apply 30 days before expiry. Employers…
Trump Halts Immigration Applications for Humanitarian Parole Migrants
The Trump administration has indefinitely paused immigration applications for migrants under Biden-era humanitarian parole programs, citing fraud, national…
Jocelynn Rojo Carranza, 11, Dies Amid Bullying Over Family’s Immigration Status in Texas
The tragic death of 11-year-old Jocelynn Rojo Carranza highlights the severe impact of bullying, especially on immigrant children.…
Blair Calls for New UK Visa to Attract World-Class AI Talent
Former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair urges establishing a "global talent AI visa" to attract top AI professionals,…
South Korea Extends Stay, Raises Wages for Filipino Caregivers
South Korea will extend visas for Filipino caregivers to 36 months, raise wages, and improve conditions in response…
Trump Administration Reports Sharp Rise in ICE Arrests, Drop in Crossings
Since Trump's 2025 presidency, ICE arrests have surged while illegal border crossings dropped significantly, attributed to stringent immigration…
Can USCIS Funding Be Halted? A Look at Its Fee-Driven Structure
USCIS is primarily funded through applicant fees, with 97% of its budget self-generated, limiting direct executive control. While…
President Trump’s New Orders Bring Delays, Changes to U.S. Visa Process
Recent U.S. embassy changes under President Trump's orders, including staffing cuts, enhanced screening, and operational shifts, are causing…
Arizona ICE Act Advances, Bringing Local Police Into Immigration Debate
The Arizona Senate advanced the "Arizona ICE Act," mandating local law enforcement to enforce federal immigration laws via…
Trump Administration Eyes Troubled Dublin Prison for Immigrant Detention Use
The Trump administration is considering repurposing the recently closed FCI Dublin, infamous for sexual abuse scandals and poor…
Charlotte County Sheriff Joins Florida’s State Immigration Enforcement Council
Charlotte County Sheriff Bill Prummell's appointment to Florida's Immigration Enforcement Council highlights his role in shaping state immigration…
Trump’s Immigration Crackdown Targets Check-Ins and Courts, Sparking Fear
President Trump’s 2025 immigration policies expanded enforcement, eliminated protected locations, and increased detentions, expedited removals, and mandatory detention…
Columbia Police Take Case-by-Case Approach to ICE Cooperation
Columbia and Boone County law enforcement cooperate with ICE selectively, focusing on cases like human and sex trafficking…
Marriage Fraud Crackdown: Canada, US Tighten Rules, Penalties Rise
Marriage fraud for immigration is a serious crime with severe consequences in Canada and the U.S. Both nations…