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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Nicaragua Ends Visa-Free Entry for Cuban Citizens Under US Pressure

Nicaragua has ended visa-free access for Cubans with ordinary passports, effective February 8, 2026. Travelers must now secure…

Greg Steube Urges End to H-1B Visa Program with Exile Act

Rep. Greg Steube's EXILE Act proposes eliminating the H-1B program to prevent U.S. worker displacement. Currently a proposal,…

U.S. Olympian Condemns Minnesota ICE Operations as ‘Unconstitutional’ from Italy

During the 2026 Winter Olympics, American curler Rich Ruohonen criticized federal immigration enforcement in Minnesota, calling Operation Metro…

Air Canada Suspends Cuba Flights Citing Airport Fuel Shortage

Air Canada has suspended all Cuba flights starting February 9, 2026, due to an island-wide fuel shortage. Nine…

Federal Court Allows Indefinite Detention of Immigrants in Texas

A February 2026 Fifth Circuit ruling permits mandatory detention without bond for many immigrants arrested inside the U.S.…

US Embassy Denies Visas to Executives Over Minor Offences

The U.S. has doubled visa revocations to 100,000 annually, targeting executives for minor historical crimes. Enhanced screening and…

Donald Trump Directs Kristi Noem to Ramp Up Pressure on Federal Immigration Authorities in Minnesota

The Trump administration is intensifying immigration enforcement in Minnesota through 'Operation Metro Surge,' mandating detailed public reports on…

Trump Vows Softer Touch Amid Mass Deportation Push

The guide provides a practical overview of Fourth and Fifth Amendment rights during immigration encounters. It explains how…

ICE, North Carolina Weigh New Detention Centers

Federal records indicate ICE is vetting three North Carolina sites for detention expansion to support increased enforcement. While…

CBDT Unveils Draft Income Tax Rule, 2026 with Significant Updates to Income-Tax Act, 2025

The CBDT’s 2026 Draft Income Tax Rule streamlines India's tax code by reducing rules and forms, starting April…

Tuberculosis Outbreak Hits El Paso ICE Facility

Officials have reported active tuberculosis and COVID-19 cases at the Camp East Montana detention facility in Texas. The…

House GOP Advances SAVE America Act to Require Voter ID Nationwide

The SAVE America Act, set for a House vote, seeks to mandate documentary proof of citizenship for federal…

US Deports 136 Haitians, Including Temporary Protected Status Holders

The February 2026 removal of 136 Haitians highlights gaps in TPS protections and risks for green card holders.…

Habeas Cases in Minnesota Won’t Stop Department of Homeland Security Deportations

Operation Metro Surge in Minnesota has resulted in 4,000 arrests and a unprecedented surge in federal habeas corpus…

American Airlines Unions Demand CEO Robert Isom Step Down

American Airlines faces a challenging 2026 due to an 87% profit decline and public union disputes. While Delta…