Oliver Mercer
Trump’s Renewed Deportation Drive Targets Veterans Without Citizenship
In 2025 the administration expanded immigration enforcement and revoked guidance that considered military service a mitigating factor. Over…
Three shot at Dallas ICE facility; shooter down, agency confirms
On September 24, 2025, a rooftop sniper-type attack at the Dallas ICE sallyport wounded three and caused fatalities;…
EU EES: Border fingerprinting begins Oct 12, 2025 for 29 countries
From October 12, 2025, the EU’s Entry/Exit System will collect four fingerprints and a facial image from non-EU…
Trump’s High-Skill Immigration Crackdown Could Make Americans Poorer
Effective September 21, 2025, a $100,000 fee for new H-1B petitions plus higher required wages aims to protect…
Canadian Chamber Warns Immigration System Is Facing a Crisis in 2025
Canada’s Chamber of Commerce warns of a 2025 immigration crisis as the 2025–2027 plan cuts permanent and temporary…
Canada Sees Sharp Early 2025 Drop in Asylum Claims Amid July Surge
Canada saw a 34% drop in early-2025 asylum claims due to tighter controls, but a July surge to…
Backlash Over 90-Foot Hanuman Statue Highlights US Religious Pluralism
A 90-foot Hanuman statue in Sugar Land, Texas, inaugurated August 2024, drew controversy after September 2025 remarks by…
Thousands Affected as 90 Flights Canceled by Major Asian Airlines
Typhoon Ragasa forced 90 flight cancellations across major Asian airports, adding to over 4,000 disrupted flights this year.…
Dassault Could Build a New Fighter Alone If Needed, Reports Say
On September 23, 2025 Dassault said it could build the next European fighter alone amid FCAS disputes over…
Canada Now Tops International Student Interest, Surpasses U.S. in 2025
Canada leads global student interest in 2025, with 94% expressing interest despite a federal cap lowering 2025 study…
Canada Sees Opportunity as Trump’s $100K Visa Fee Redirects Talent
A new $100,000 H-1B fee for new U.S. filings in 2026 may redirect tech talent to Canada. Canada…
Canada 2025 for Ukrainians: visas, open work permits, citizenship
Canada closed new CUAET entries on December 31, 2024, but lets Ukrainians who arrived by March 31, 2024…
13-year-old Afghan boy from Kunduz lands in Delhi after hiding in gear
A 13-year-old from Kunduz survived hiding in the rear landing gear of Kam Air flight RQ-4401 on September…
Canada’s immigration cuts risk stalling growth amid expert warnings
Canada will cut immigration targets in 2025–2026, reducing 2025 admissions to 395,000 from 500,000. Experts warn of a…
Canadian Chamber Seeks Meticulous Review of Temporary Worker Program
The Canadian Chamber urged a thorough review of TFWP and IMP in September 2025, seeking better data, transparency,…