Oliver Mercer
How Visa Liberalization Between Türkiye and the EU Could Boost Tourism
Türkiye and the EU’s visa liberalization faces delays from six remaining benchmarks and rising visa rejections. Over 1…
Portugal Joins Greece, Malta, Cyprus, Latvia in Golden Visa Programs
Portugal’s Golden Visa excludes real estate, focusing on funds and culture, with rising demand. Greece offers affordable real…
20 States Sue Trump Administration Over Medicaid Data Sharing With DHS
Twenty states sued to stop the Trump administration’s release of Medicaid data to DHS for immigration enforcement, citing…
Harvard Staff Warn International Students of Airport Searches and Social Media Screening
In 2025, Harvard international students endure expanded airport and social media screenings after visa suspensions tied to national…
More Immigrants Expected to Leave U.S. Than Enter in 2025
The U.S. expects a net loss of immigrants in 2025 due to tougher immigration laws, enhanced deportations, and…
Military Deploys 200 Marines to Support ICE Operations in Florida
200 Marines deployed to Florida assist ICE with administrative support under Title 10 authority. This helps process rising…
Do H‑1B Spouses Filing Jointly Qualify for Education Credits in 2025?
Spouses of H-1B visa holders filing jointly can claim American Opportunity and Lifetime Learning credits if they meet…
Will Dual-Income H-1B Households in High-Tax States Face Higher Marginal Rates Under Revised SALT Cap?
The SALT deduction cap may rise to $40,000 in 2025 for incomes below $500,000, giving tax relief to…
How Could OBBBA Lead States to Restrict Immigrant Health Program Eligibility?
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act seeks to restrict Medicare and ACA support for immigrants and penalize states…
Do Legal Immigrants Face Different Remittance Tax Rates Under OBBBA?
OBBBA establishes a 1% tax on all remittance senders including green card holders and U.S. citizens. The bill…
How the 1–3.5% OBBBA Remittance Tax Affects Immigrants’ Costs
A 3.5% remittance tax on non-U.S. citizen electronic transfers could raise $2.38 billion but may reduce money sent…
What Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill Means for International Students
The 2025 Trump Big Beautiful Bill increases immigration enforcement funding and border controls, indirectly affecting international students. No…
City of Richmond Hill Names Four Members to New Airport Authority
Richmond Hill finalized appointments for an 11-member Airport Authority to develop public-use airports with 90% federal funding. Created…
Mexico Limits General Aviation and Charter Airport Access in 2025
Mexico’s 2025 AFAC rules restrict GA and charter flights to 77 airports, extend permit lead times, and require…
San Antonio Airport Passenger Numbers Drop 2.4% in Early 2025
Passenger traffic at San Antonio International Airport dropped 2.4% in early 2025 amid economic uncertainty and lower domestic…