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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Niš Airport Launches New Wizz Air Route and China Cargo Flights

Starting January 2026, Wizz Air resumes biweekly Dortmund-Niš flights using Airbus A321neo. Concurrently, direct cargo flights from Urumqi…

Flight Diverted After Passenger Misinterprets ‘RIP’ Text Message

American Airlines flight 1847 diverted after a misinterpreted 'RIP' text raised safety concerns on July 4, 2025. No…

A Day Outside LA Detention Center Reveals ICE Raids’ Family Impact

In June 2025, ICE intensified raids in Los Angeles, detaining mostly non-criminal immigrants. These actions led to family…

Denmark Updates Job List for Foreign Worker Residence and Work Permits

On July 1, 2025, Denmark expanded its Positive Lists to include 190 higher education and 65 skilled roles.…

Transitioning from H1B to B1/B2 Terminates Status and Requires New Petition

Switching from H1B to B1/B2 terminates work status and requires a new H1B petition. Without a prior H1B…

Work Permits Driving Surge in Stay Extension Requests in Jamaica

Jamaica’s 2025 reforms include a three-year cap on work permits and the Temporary Worker Security Programme, enforcing recruiter…

How Donald Trump Influenced Denmark’s Shift from Euroskepticism

In 2025, Denmark leads the EU with policies on migration, defense, and enlargement. Prime Minister Frederiksen’s leadership reflects…

Golden Visa Application Flow Returns to Normal Across Europe

As of mid-2025, Greece and Italy lead European Golden Visas with fast approvals. Portugal experiences delays but remains…

Fourth of July ICE Immigration Raid Targets West Hollywood Car Wash

ICE raided a West Hollywood car wash on July 4, 2025, detaining several workers with removal orders. The…

Handcuffed 16 Hours Without Food or Water: Ward Sakeik’s ICE Detention Story

Ward Sakeik’s detention exposes harsh 2025 US immigration policies under Project 2025, including expedited removals, reduced protections, and…

Mexico Prepares for Trump’s Mass Deportations That Have Not Occurred

Trump’s 2025 border policies banned asylum requests and deployed military forces, reducing crossings by over 90%. Mass deportations…

Trump Administration’s Policies Deter International Students, Harming Innovation

In 2025, the Trump administration halted new student visa appointments and targeted Chinese students. Visa applications fell sharply,…

Washington State Minimum Wage 2025: Complete Detailed Breakdown

In 2025, Washington’s minimum wage is $16.66, adjusted by CPI-W inflation. Seattle and King County have higher local…

State-Level Support and Resources for Refugees in Wisconsin 2025

Wisconsin’s refugee services in 2025 include financial, medical, and employment assistance, cut from 12 to 4 months of…

How Ryanair Has Increased Free Cabin Bag Size by 20% for Summer 2025

From July 2025, Ryanair raises its free cabin bag size to 40 x 30 x 20 cm, aligning…