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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Hackers Dox Hundreds of Trump’s Masked ICE Agents and DHS Officials

The Com leaked verified personal data for hundreds of DHS, DOJ and FBI employees, including some home addresses.…

Khalil Allowed Free US Travel as Deportation Case Moves Forward

A judge lifted Mahmoud Khalil’s travel limits, allowing nationwide movement with ICE notice while his deportation under INA…

FAA Approves SEA Expansion, New Terminal Planned by 2032

FAA approval in 2025 lets SEA proceed with a second terminal featuring 19 gates and capacity for 56…

Canada and Italy Tighten Citizenship by Descent in 2025 Reforms

Canada’s Bill C-3 (Oct 2025) requires parents born abroad to have 1,095 days in Canada within five years…

Australia Subclass 494 Visa 2025: 5-Year Regional Provisional

From October 21, 2025, Australia reopens the Subclass 494 five‑year regional employer‑sponsored visa. Requirements include under‑45 age, three…

University of Sydney Remains Denied 2026 International Student Places

The University of Sydney’s 2026 NOSC stays at 11,900; it received no increase. The government tied allocations to…

ICE Expands Surveillance, Targeting Immigrants and Antifa Movements

In 2025 ICE expanded surveillance with Palantir’s ImmigrationOS, 24/7 social media hubs, and broader data sharing. USCIS gained…

SpaceX Starship launches could delay 12,000 Florida flights annually

FAA modeling shows up to 120 Starship operations yearly in Florida could cause 40-minute to two-hour airspace closures,…

Australian Banks Granted Powers to Fight Crypto-Linked Scams Targeting International Students

On October 17, 2025 Australia proposed laws granting AUSTRAC powers to restrict high-risk products, including crypto ATMs, and…

UK Skilled Worker English Standard B2 from January 8, 2026

From January 8, 2026, new applicants for Skilled Worker, Scale‑up, and High Potential Individual visas must meet CEFR…

US Falls Off World’s Top 10 Most Powerful Passports for First Time

The Henley Passport Index ranks the U.S. 12th in October 2025 with visa-free access to 180 destinations. Brazil…

US Chamber Sues Trump Administration Over $100,000 H-1B Fee

The Chamber sued on October 16, 2025 to block a $100,000 H-1B fee, arguing it violates federal law…

Shutdown Pressures U.S. Air Travel; Oregon Flights Remain Stable

The October 1, 2025 government shutdown is straining U.S. aviation as unpaid controllers and TSA staff create staffing…

Report: Highly Educated Immigrants Do Better in U.S. than Canada

Research shows highly educated immigrants fare better in the U.S. for employment and wages. Canada admits more degree-holders…

Missouri Catholic Bishops Call for Merciful, Just Immigration Reform

Missouri bishops in 2025 urged comprehensive immigration reform balancing border security with compassionate pathways for long-settled residents, family…