Oliver Mercer

Oliver Mercer

As the Chief Editor at VisaVerge.com, Oliver Mercer is instrumental in steering the website's focus on immigration, visa, and travel news. His role encompasses curating and editing content, guiding a team of writers, and ensuring factual accuracy and relevance in every article. Under Oliver's leadership, VisaVerge.com has become a go-to source for clear, comprehensive, and up-to-date information, helping readers navigate the complexities of global immigration and travel with confidence and ease.
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Unidentified Federal Agent Kills Alex Pretti as Mary Moriarty Seeks Answers in Minneapolis

The fatal shooting of U.S. citizen Alex Pretti by federal agents in Minneapolis has triggered intense scrutiny. Discrepancies…

More Than 80 Maine Businesses Close Friday in Protest of ICE Operation Catch of the Day

A major ICE enforcement surge in Maine, dubbed 'Operation Catch of the Day,' has sparked widespread business protests…

Don Lemon Arrested After Livestreamed Protest at Cities Church in Coordinated Attack Case

Don Lemon was arrested for his role in a January 2026 protest at Cities Church in St. Paul.…

ICE Launches Skip Tracing Services for Covert Surveillance of Undocumented Immigrants

ICE is expanding its enforcement reach through 'Skip Tracing Services,' a private-contractor-led initiative to verify the locations of…

FEIN Rules Change Alters H‑1B Vetting Under U.S. Uscis Policy

The H-1B visa landscape is changing with the introduction of a $100,000 petition fee and a weighted lottery…

Successor-In-Interest (sii) Rule Shapes H-1B Outcomes Under H-1B Modernization Final Rule (2025) Entry Fee Proclamation

SII is the legal mechanism allowing successor companies to inherit H-1B petitions after mergers or acquisitions. By assuming…

Trump Administration Sues Undocumented Immigrant Under 1996 Law Over Self-Depart

The Trump administration has escalated immigration enforcement by suing an undocumented woman for $1 million under a revived…

ICE Street Arrests in New York City Rise 212% Under Trump Administration

New York City is seeing a 212% rise in ICE street arrests, frequently targeting non-criminals. Legal precedents like…

Uscis Requires Successor-In-Interest Filings Before Corporate Changes Under H-1B Weighted Selection Final Rule

Corporate restructures now require immediate immigration audits and timely Successor-in-Interest filings. Under new USCIS rules, failing to report…

EU Announces Paradigm Shift Using Visa System to Revise Deportations Policy

The EU's five-year migration strategy focuses on accelerating deportations through offshore 'return hubs' and leveraging visa access to…

UK Home Office Moves to Resume Forced Deportations of Syrian Refugees

The UK and U.S. are reassessing Syrian refugee protections, moving toward status withdrawal or 'cessation.' Syrian nationals may…

Australian Immigration Levels Draw U.S. State Department and DHS Attention Amid Sky News Poll

The U.S. State Department has issued a warning to Australia regarding high migration levels, linking them to potential…

Canada Introduces IFHP Co‑payments for Refugees Starting May 1

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada announced that starting May 1, 2026, refugees and asylum seekers must make co-payments…

People’s Commissioners Court Urges Fwisd to Bar ICE Agents Without Warrant and Superintendent Consent

Fort Worth ISD is facing calls to implement a formal protocol requiring ICE agents to present judicial warrants…

Corporate Restructuring Endangers Work Authorization Over Successor-In-Interest and Material Changes

Corporate changes often break the backbone of immigration sponsorship. This guide outlines how to manage H-1B material changes,…