Robert Pyne
IRCC backlog nears 1 million as study permit delays persist
By Aug. 31, 2025, IRCC had 958,850 pending files, with study permits and permanent residency causing major delays.…
400 ICE Arrests in Chicago Set for Friday Release; Risk List Murky
Judge Jeffrey Cummings found ICE’s Operation Midway Blitz in Chicago involved unlawful, sometimes indiscriminate arrests violating the Castañon…
JetBlue CEO Pushes for Level Playing Field for Small U.S. Airlines
Joanna Geraghty, JetBlue’s CEO since February 12, 2024, urges regulators to rebalance competition as four airlines control about…
Immigrants to Australia Must Uphold Core Values and Legal Obligations
Many Australian visas require adults to sign the Australian Values Statement, committing to laws, democracy, equality, and freedoms.…
United trims Newark–Edinburgh and Frankfurt routes by March 2026
United will cut Newark–Edinburgh, Newark–Brussels and Newark–Frankfurt to one daily flight by March 2026, reducing scheduling flexibility. New…
Immigration Arrests Empty Shops and Stall Construction Across Regions
Between November 15–17, 2025, CBP’s ‘‘Charlotte's Web’’ sweep arrested over 130 people on South Boulevard, closing businesses and…
United Flight UA380 Emergency Landing in St. Louis Over Bomb Threat
On November 16, 2025, UA380 made an emergency landing in St. Louis after a reported bomb threat. All…
Public Charge Rule Changes Likely Push Immigrant Families Away
DHS’s November 17, 2025 proposal would overturn the 2022 public charge rule, potentially counting Medicaid, CHIP and SNAP…
Maine Firms Brace for 2026 H-2B Cap as Decision Lags
As of November 2025, the federal 2026 H-2B visa cap remains unannounced, leaving Maine’s tourism and seafood businesses…
Trump Burger Closes After ICE Arrest, Texas Locations Shut Down
After ICE arrested owner Roland Mehrez Beainy for a 2019 visa overstay, Trump Burger’s four Texas locations closed…
Allegiant Pilots’ Picket Could Impact Flights at Bellingham
Over 1,400 Allegiant pilots with Teamsters Local 2118 held informational pickets on Nov. 18, 2025, at 22 bases,…
Bermuda Tightens Immigration Penalties as Enforcement Grows Tougher
Bermuda will tighten enforcement against unauthorized work and overstays. Penalties include civil fines, deportation, Stop List placement, and…
DHS to audit CSUB international student program on Tuesday, Nov 18
DHS will audit CSU Bakersfield’s international student program on November 18, 2025, focusing on SEVP compliance, records, and…
Global arrest: immigrant with NY license used as David Beckham alias
No public records confirm an arrest of a fugitive using the name “David Beckham” on a New York…
Mahmood Faces Calls for Compassion and Clarity in Hardline Asylum Policy
Shabana Mahmood proposed time-limited refugee protection in November 2025 to curb irregular migration, including almost 40,000 small-boat arrivals.…