Oliver Mercer
H-1B Clampdown and Harnessing Talent for Atmanirbhar Bharat
A Sept. 19, 2025 Presidential Proclamation restricts entry for workers whose petitions were filed after its effective date,…
Half of 2025 U.S. Science Nobel Winners Are Immigrants, Report Finds
NFAP reports 3 of 6 U.S.-tied 2025 Nobel science winners were immigrants; historically immigrants earned 36% of these…
Frederick County Residents Seek Immigration Policy Reform, 287(g) Ban
Residents at an October 9 town hall asked County Executive Jessica Fitzwater to back a statewide ban on…
Trump Admin Document Links Immigration Crackdown to Food Supply Risks
An October 2025 DOL filing warns that strict immigration enforcement has caused structural agricultural labor shortages, lowering production…
No Current Shutdown by Trump; ICE Enforcement Not Being Used
No shutdown existed on October 9, 2025, and Trump was not president, so linking him to current ICE…
Digital Disembarkation Card for Foreign Nationals: 72-hour Submission
India now requires foreign nationals, including OCIs, to submit an e-Arrival Card before arrival. File online up to…
Refugee and Asylum-Seeker Overview: Global Trends to Sep 2025
As of April 2025, over 122 million people were forcibly displaced worldwide. Major hosts like Türkiye and Iran…
New Zealand Reforms the Skilled Migrant Visa with New Pathways
August 2026 reforms introduce Skilled Work Experience and Trades & Technician pathways under the SMC. Key changes: reduced…
Maryland Man Kilmar Abrego Garcia Denied in Asylum Bid
A judge denied Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s request to reopen his 2019 asylum case; he has 30 days to…
Could a $100,000 H-1B fee push tech workers to Canada?
A $100,000 annual fee for each new H-1B petition began September 21, 2025, raising employer costs dramatically. The…
UK asylum seeker support: housing, finance, healthcare, and legal aid
While claims are processed, the UK offers asylum seekers government accommodation, NHS access and an ASPEN weekly allowance…
OCI Initial Processing Times by VFS NY: What It Takes and Tracking
VFS NY says OCI Initial Processing typically takes 5–6 weeks (Oct 8, 2025). Missing documents and seasonal volumes…
Trump says Canadians will travel to the U.S. again post-deal
A 23% decline in Canadian visits to the U.S. through July 2025 reflects tariffs and tense rhetoric. Active…
Air Canada Halts Jacksonville-Toronto Nonstop After Oct. 25, 2025
Air Canada will pause Jacksonville–Toronto nonstop after October 25, 2025; service is suspended November–March and resumes daily May…
Riyadh Air Debuts Hafawa Lounge in Riyadh Ahead of Launch
Riyadh Air opened the 2,000 sqm Hafawa Lounge at King Khalid Airport for up to 370 guests, restricted…