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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Asylum Seeker Denied Chicago Casino Jackpot Under New USCIS Hold Policy

An asylum seeker in Chicago was denied a $1,250 jackpot at Bally’s casino due to disputes over his…

UK Records 41,000 Small-Boat Arrivals in 2025, Home Office Says

The UK recorded 41,000 small boat arrivals in 2025, one of the highest totals on record. While 90-95%…

Rhode Island 2026 State Income Tax Brackets and Rates Explained

Rhode Island has adjusted its 2026 tax brackets for inflation, with the first tier of 3.75% applying up…

Raleigh Wing-Clip Incident Under FAA Investigation Involving Unoccupied Planes

From Raleigh-Durham, Southwest is the preferred choice for flexibility and baggage value, while Avelo wins on pure price…

IRCC Backlog Update: Canada’s Immigration Processing Delays and Trends

IRCC's backlog has officially hit one million applications, impacting 46% of its total workload. To manage this, Canada…

Asian Travelers Face Intensified U.S. Social Media Vetting in 2025

The U.S. has implemented stricter social media screening for travelers and visa applicants, effective 2025-2026. Changes include mandatory…

Ottawa Pauses New Caregiver Immigration Pilots Amid Oversubscription

Canada has suspended new applications for its caregiver immigration pilots as of December 19, 2025. The pause, driven…

FAA: San Diego International Delays Rise From Runway Construction

Runway construction at San Diego International Airport is triggering widespread delays of nearly an hour for arrivals. During…

Airbus Shifts A220 Pylon Production from Wichita to Toulouse

Airbus has completed the transfer of A220 pylon manufacturing from Kansas to France. This strategic move, part of…

Pennsylvania REAL ID for Immigrants 2026: Requirements, Docs, and Process

Pennsylvania transitions to REAL ID enforcement on May 7, 2025. Immigrants with lawful status must provide original documentation…

Burkina Faso and Mali Impose Reciprocal Visa Bans on U.S. Nationals

Following a U.S. expansion of travel restrictions, Mali and Burkina Faso have enacted immediate reciprocal visa bans against…

Greene Endorses 2026 Tax Revolt by Frustrated Trump Voters

Political tax revolts are not legally recognized by the IRS. Taxpayers must file 2025 returns by April 15,…

Judge Halts End of TPS for South Sudanese Immigrants Pending Litigation

A federal judge in Boston has temporarily halted the Trump administration's plan to end TPS for South Sudan.…

Korea Extends Group Visa Fee Waiver to June 2026 for Six Countries

The South Korean government extended the C-3-2 group visa fee waiver for six countries until June 2026. Saving…

UK 2026 Visa Rules: Earned Settlement and English Language Tests

The UK's 2026 immigration reforms introduce a 10-year path to permanent residency, mandatory £16 digital travel permits for…