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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TSA Touchless ID Debuts at CLT: How the Facial Screening Works

TSA PreCheck Touchless ID is now live at CLT Airport's Checkpoint 2. Utilizing facial recognition, it allows American…

Finland Raises PR Fees from Jan 1, 2026, with Citizenship Test

Starting January 2026, Finland will hike residence permit fees and implement stricter eligibility criteria, including higher income and…

H-1B Lottery vs Wage-Based System: Key Differences and Verdict

DHS is replacing the random H-1B lottery with a wage-based weighted selection for FY 2027. Higher salaries will…

Ukrainians in Canada Need a Permanent Residency Pathway, UCC Demands

The Ukrainian Canadian Congress has proposed a new permanent residency pathway for Ukrainians in Canada. With existing emergency…

Avelo Airlines: First to Fly from McKinney Airport — What to Know

Avelo Airlines will be the first commercial carrier at McKinney National Airport, launching service in late 2026. The…

USCIS Clarifies I-140 Requirements for Professional Athletes under FLAG

New USCIS policy requires professional sports teams to include specific job requirement details in green-card petitions. This follows…

Canada Sees 60% Fall in New International Student Arrivals, IRCC Data

Canada reported a 60% drop in new international student arrivals for 2025 following a series of federal policy…

Democrats urge Trump to withdraw public-charge rule targeting green cards

Democrats are fighting a proposed DHS rule that would allow green card denials based on the use of…

North Dakota 2026 State Income Tax Rates and Brackets Explained

In 2026, North Dakota taxpayers will navigate a three-rate system ranging from 0% to 2.50%. Since state taxes…

Quebec Border Surge: Asylum Claims Rise, Returns to U.S. Not Evident

Asylum claims at the Saint-Bernard-de-Lacolle border crossing nearly doubled in 2025, reaching 14,900. This spike is linked to…

Afghan Refugees in Pakistan Face Rising Deportations and Risks

Pakistan has deported over 930,000 Afghans in 2025, part of a 2.8 million person regional surge. Most returns…

Canada Ends Remote Border Crossing Permit Program; Switches to Phone Reporting

Canada is replacing the RABC permit program with a telephone reporting system for remote entries from Minnesota. While…

Long-Term Tax Inefficiencies Caused by U.S. Immigration Backlogs

Immigration backlogs are turning temporary stays into long-term tax liabilities. Because the IRS uses physical presence to determine…

Migrants Offered $3,000 to Self-Deport This Christmas Season

The U.S. government is incentivizing voluntary departure with a $3,000 'exit bonus' and free travel for migrants who…

Fewer Foreign Applicants to U.S. Colleges After Visa Crackdown

U.S. universities saw a 17% decline in new international student enrollment in fall 2025. This drop, driven by…