Oliver Mercer
Study Finds H-2B Program Supports U.S. Labor Force Amid Reforms
USCIS hit the H-2B first-half FY 2026 cap on Sept. 16, 2025, with a Sept. 12 final receipt…
Canada’s Struggle to Retain Skilled Immigrants Amid Emigration Trends
Despite admitting 207,650 newcomers in H1 2025 and aiming for about 415,000 residents this year, Canada faces high…
ICE Identifies 60 Violations at Fort Bliss Migrant Facility in Texas
ICE confirmed 60 violations at Fort Bliss, a 5,000-bed detention camp on a military base reopened in 2025.…
Judge Steps Up Pressure on ICE to Fix NYC Holding Cell Conditions
Judge Lewis Kaplan’s September 17, 2025 injunction requires ICE to fix overcrowded, unsafe conditions at 26 Federal Plaza…
State Department Rule Adds $1 Diversity Visa Lottery Registration Fee
A $1 registration fee for the Diversity Visa lottery will take effect September 16, 2025, implemented 30 days…
Trump’s 2025 Policies Target Immigrants Who Reported Crimes
Executive Orders 14165 and 14159 (Jan 2025) expand removal priorities, remove sensitive-location limits, broaden expedited removal, and revive…
State Dept Tightens Third-Country National Visa Appointments, Policy Changes
The State Department’s September 6, 2025 guidance restricts Third Country National nonimmigrant visa appointments, urging applicants to apply…
Kingston ICE Detention: Green Card Holder Questioned, Details Unclear
An ICE action in Kingston detained an undocumented person and questioned a Green Card holder; the Times Union…
Mother and Daughter Allowed to Stay in Canada After Clerical Error
IRCC confirmed on September 16, 2025 that a clerical error produced incorrect removal orders for a mother and…
Amazon Web Services Leads H-1B Surge as Microsoft and Apple Follow
AWS led 2025 H-1B approvals with 10,044 cases amid stronger DHS oversight from the H-1B Modernization Rule. Many…
Pennsylvania Faith Leaders Unite in Interfaith Vigil for Immigrants
On September 14, 2025, hundreds joined an interfaith vigil in Philadelphia protesting ICE enforcement near sacred spaces. Clergy…
Why U.S. Passengers Still Face No Federal Delay Compensation
DOT’s 2024 rule requires cash refunds for canceled or significantly changed flights, sets processing timelines, and mandates refunds…
Qantas to Expand Brisbane–Manila Flights to Daily Service in NW25
Qantas will operate QF97 daily between Brisbane and Manila from December 1–31, 2025, switching to Airbus A321 aircraft…
Malta MPRP 2025 updates: temporary permits and lower fees
Legal Notice 146/25 (2025) adds a one-year Temporary Residence Permit to Malta’s MPRP, enabling earlier family relocation after…
In 2025, ICE Detention Rates Climb; Texas Leads With 13,307 Detainees
Summer 2025 saw a surge in ICE enforcement: 58,766 detained by September 7 and 32,363 booked in August.…