Oliver Mercer
EB-3 and Other Workers Near FY-2025 Cap: What “Unavailable” Means
The Department of State cautions EB-3 and Other Workers may reach annual visa limits before September 30, 2025.…
2025 Give-Up Strategy: Executive Orders Drive Mass Self-Deportation
The 2025 agenda combines an asylum ban, reduced benefits, expanded detention, and tougher vetting to encourage self‑deportation. The…
German State ‘Has Lost Control’: Police Called to Asylum Shelters 40 Times Daily
NRW reported 6,797 police deployments to asylum shelters in Jan–Jun 2025, averaging nearly 40 daily. Records include varied…
Tampa International Opens Red Express Lanes, Doubling Red Side Curbspace
TPA opened the Red Express Lanes August 12, 2025, a $109 million, 65,000‑square‑foot expansion adding four arrival and…
Australian domestic aviation recovers, but capacity lags and fares rise
By May 2025 Australian domestic travel surpassed pre‑pandemic passenger levels, yet ASKs grew only 0.3% while RPKs rose…
CAA Publishes Safety Study to Guide eVTOL Integration into UK Airspace
On August 12, 2025 the CAA released an 18-month safety analysis identifying 50+ priority gaps to integrate eVTOL.…
Canadians’ U.S. Border Crossings Plunge While Ottawa Airport Sees Uptick
Mid-2025 trends show a 33% June decline in Canadians driving to the U.S., with Ottawa International Airport expanding…
Adams’ Veto Threatens Immigrant Street Vendors With Deportation Risk
On August 1, 2025, Mayor Adams vetoed Introduction 47-B, keeping misdemeanor penalties for unlicensed street vending. Immigrant vendors—about…
Bali Airport to Increase Police Patrols Day and Night for Tourists
From August 2025 Ngurah Rai Airport will deploy 24/7 police patrols (except Nyepi) to manage surges. New Multi-View…
Even With Massive Funding, ICE Struggles to Hire New Agents
Despite $28 billion in funding and incentives, ICE issued just over 1,000 tentative offers by August 12, 2025,…
Bid to End US Birthright Citizenship Worries UK Surrogacy Parents
UK parents using U.S. surrogacy face uncertainty after a January 20, 2025 Executive Order aimed at ending birthright…
New AI Tech Could Be Used for Immigration Enforcement: Risks and Reach
DHS’s April 2025 inventory lists 105 active AI uses across CBP, ICE, and USCIS, enabling facial recognition, ImmigrationOS,…
Dozens of Migrants Detained Under UK‑France ‘One In, One Out’ Deal
After the August 4, 2025 treaty, the UK began detaining small-boat arrivals (August 6–7) for referral to France…
Top 10 Reasons Canada Visitor Visas Are Canceled — How to Avoid Them
As of January 31, 2025 IRCC can cancel visitor visas, eTAs, work and study permits. Top cancellation reasons…
Stamp 0 in Ireland: Visa for Retirees and Independent Means
Stamp 0 allows non-EEA retirees to reside in Ireland for one year without working. Applicants need €50,000 (single)…