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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Renouncing U.S. Citizenship in Czechia: High Fees, Long Delays Ahead

For Americans in Czechia, giving up citizenship at the Prague Embassy requires a $2,350 non-refundable fee and a…

Nationwide Protests Rise as Immigration Policies Tighten Under New Measures

The 'ICE Out' rallies represent a massive response to federal enforcement shootings in early 2026. As protesters demand…

Poland Doubles Forced Deportations of Belarusians in 2025

Forced deportations of Belarusians from Poland doubled in 2025 amidst a total border closure and asylum suspensions. While…

Hundreds of Immigration Officers Headed to Minneapolis as Tensions Rise

Hundreds of federal agents have been deployed to Minneapolis after an ICE officer killed a U.S. citizen during…

Parole in Place under Scrutiny: DHS Imposes New $1,000 Parole Fee

Military Parole in Place (PIP) allows undocumented relatives of U.S. military members to gain temporary legal status. Recent…

Trump Says He’d Strip U.S. Citizenship ‘In a Heartbeat’

The U.S. government is ramping up denaturalization efforts via Operation PARRIS and new monthly quotas, targeting naturalized citizens…

Federal immigration officers shoot and wound two in Portland, authorities say

A federal operation in Portland resulted in the shooting of two Venezuelan nationals by CBP agents. DHS asserts…

Ohio’s E-Verify Mandate for Construction: What Employers Must Do

Beginning March 19, 2026, Ohio construction firms working on public or commercial projects must use E-Verify for all…

Gunfire at Night, Fear by Day: Canada Immigration Crisis Deepens

A transnational extortion crisis is hitting South Asian businesses in North America. Linked to overseas gangs, these criminals…

Louisiana REAL ID for Immigrants 2026: OMV Requirements, Documents, and Process

Beginning May 2025, Louisiana's REAL ID gold-star credentials will be required for domestic flights. Eligible immigrants must present…

Arizona REAL ID for Visa Holders 2026: MVD Requirements

Visa holders in Arizona must obtain a gold-star Travel ID by May 7, 2025, for domestic flights. Eligibility…

International Airlines Suspend Iran Flights Amid Deadly Crackdown and Protests

Aviation service to Iran is currently unstable as international carriers suspend flights due to security crackdowns and communication…

Failed Visa Holders Persist in Australia Amid Removal Policy Push

Australia is overhauling its approach to non-citizens without valid visas. Driven by court mandates against indefinite detention, the…

Alabama REAL ID for Visa Holders 2026: DMV Rules and Docs

Alabama's STAR ID is now mandatory for domestic flights. Visa holders must provide original identity and residency documents…

Canada Super Visa Remains Open in 2026 as PGP Is Closed

Canada has paused new PGP sponsorship applications for 2026. Families are encouraged to use the Super Visa, which…