Charlotte Douglas Disruptions Rise as FAA Ground Stop Tied to Staffing
An FAA ground stop at Charlotte Douglas on Nov. 8, 2025, lasting under two hours, triggered widespread disruptions:…
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Canada exempts graduate students at public DLIs from study permit caps
Starting January 1, 2026, international master’s and PhD students at public DLIs are exempt from Canada’s study permit…
Medicaid head’s $1B claim on undocumented care debunked by experts
Mehmet Oz claimed over $1 billion in federal Medicaid paid for care for undocumented immigrants; states and researchers…
Canada Moves Toward Mass Visa Cancellations Amid Trump-Style Plan
The government’s Bill C-12 would let IRCC and CBSA cancel visas for cohorts after cabinet sign-off, citing fraud…
Canada Enacts Individual Cancellation Guidelines for TRVs and eTAs
IRCC’s January 31, 2025 policy formalizes discretionary and automatic cancellations for eTAs, visas, work and study permits; operational…
Japanese Immigrants Fought for Canada in WWI While Denied Voting
In 2025 renewed attention highlights 222+ Japanese Canadians who fought in WWI while barred from voting. Many enlisted…
San Jose Breweries Join Hasta La Raíz to Support Immigrant Rights
Launched in 2025 by Jessica Salas, Hasta La Raíz unites over 60 breweries to fund immigrant-rights nonprofits. Foxtale’s…
Texas Pastor Faces Self-Deportation After Religious Visa Expiry
Pastor Albert Oliveira of Gordon, Texas, will self-deport in November 2025 after his R-1 visa expired and EB-4…
DHS head approved 10 Spirit planes lacking engines and ownership
Noem and Corey Lewandowski sought purchase of 10 Spirit Boeing 737s for deportation flights and travel, but DHS…
Will Thanksgiving Flights Be Canceled? How the Shutdown Sparks Delays
The government shutdown has cut FAA and TSA capacity ahead of Thanksgiving 2025, threatening major delays and cancellations…