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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Deportation Cleared After PRRA Denial for Jaskirat Singh Sidhu in Humboldt Broncos Bus Crash April 6, 2018

Jaskirat Singh Sidhu, the driver in the fatal Humboldt Broncos bus crash, faces deportation to India following the…

UKVI Replaces Visa Vignette Stickers with Digital Evisas by 2026

The UK is replacing physical visa documents with eVisas, with a full transition expected by late 2026. Travelers…

Switzerland Faces Harsher Entry Rules as Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada and U.S. Department of Homeland Security Tighten Travel Vetting

The U.S. and other Western nations have significantly tightened border controls. As of February 2026, visa-free travelers to…

Several States Move to Ban Local Cooperation in Immigration Arrests Amid Anti-Sanctuary Push

States and the federal government are clashing over immigration enforcement cooperation. New state-level restrictions in Maryland and New…

Judge Limits Tear Gas Use at Portland ICE Protests with Temporary Restraining Order

Federal agents in Portland now face strict court-ordered limits on tear gas and crowd-control munitions. A temporary restraining…

Brothers Urge Congress to Act After Renée Good Killing During Immigration Operations on Capitol Hill

Following a fatal ICE encounter in Minneapolis, this report outlines the legal framework for challenging immigration enforcement actions.…

Indonesia Launches Global Citizenship of Indonesia GCI Program January 26 2026

Indonesia offers a flexible cost of living for remote workers, ranging from budget-friendly Yogyakarta to premium Bali. The…

U.S. and Australia Expand EBSP Access to Biometric Data Under VWP

The U.S. has tied Australia's visa-free travel status to a new biometric data-sharing agreement. Under the Enhanced Border…

IRCC Denies End of Open Work Permit Programs February 2, 2026

The Canadian government has officially debunked viral claims that open work permits will vanish in 2026. The confusion…

Nebraska Court Orders U.S. Approval of EB-1A in Mukherji V. Miller Final Merits Determination

A Nebraska federal court has ordered USCIS to approve an EB-1A visa for journalist Anahita Mukherji, ruling the…

New York Plaintiffs Sue to Block Visa Ban in Clinic V. Rubio

A new federal lawsuit, CLINIC v. Rubio, challenges a January 2026 Department of State policy that halted immigrant…

Ontario Issues 1,825 Invitations Under Employer Job Offer Streams in OINP Draws

Ontario issued 1,825 ITAs on February 2, 2026, targeting healthcare and regional needs through the OINP. This initial…

Canada Moves Passport Handling from Visa Application Centres in Russia

New policies from Canada and the U.S. have created major hurdles for Russian travelers and immigrants. Canada now…

FAA Shutdown Plan Forces Over 10,000 Furloughs and Unpaid Work

An FAA funding lapse is causing staffing strain and furloughs, though flights continue. Travelers are advised to prioritize…

Speaker Johnson Navigates Partial Government Shutdown Amid Immigration Enforcement

The current partial shutdown impacts DHS through a short-term funding bridge, though USCIS remains mostly operational due to…