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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Emirates Launches Airbus A350 Service to Muscat in Gulf Region

Emirates began daily Airbus A350 flights on the busy Dubai–Muscat route in July 2025, offering enhanced comfort and…

French Air Traffic Controllers’ Strike Disrupts Early Summer Travel

French air traffic controllers strike July 3-4, 2025, halting 25%-50% of flights at major airports. Unions demand higher…

Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful’ Bill Cuts Health Care for Legal Immigrants

This bill restricts health care and nutrition assistance for legal immigrants, cutting Medicaid, CHIP, Medicare, SNAP, and Child…

Vietnam Pushes Bold Visa Reforms to Revolutionize Tourism Growth

Vietnam expanded visa exemptions, extended e-visa validity to 90 days, and proposed a golden visa, enhancing travel flexibility.…

Menominee County Couple Challenges Deportation Amid Border Patrol Defense

In June 2025, a Menominee County couple faced deportation, revealing federal immigration enforcement in rural areas. Border Patrol…

Immigration Agents Caught Urinating on Pico Rivera School Grounds

ICE agents urinated at Ruben Salazar High School during school hours, alarming parents and officials. DHS is investigating.…

University Leaders Warn Against Visa Levy Harming London’s Student City Status

New UK immigration proposals introduce a 6% levy on international student fees and shorten the Graduate Route visa…

Judge Rules Family of Boulder Molotov Attack Suspect Can Be Deported

The Soliman family, linked to a deadly Boulder attack, is detained and facing deportation with guaranteed due process.…

Congressional Scrutiny Intensifies Over Melania Trump’s EB-1 Visa Eligibility

Melania Trump’s EB-1 visa has become controversial, sparking debates over fairness and subjectivity in immigration law. Critics question…

ICE Arrests Over 1,600 in L.A. Amid Growing Community Patrols

ICE’s June 2025 raids in Los Angeles targeted primarily non-criminal immigrants, sparking fear and community patrols. Despite official…

Troops at the Border: Military Role in Immigration Enforcement Grows Under Trump

The Trump administration increased troops to 8,000 by mid-2025, using military zones and technology to cut illegal border…

Germany Aims to Cap Refugee Protection Rate as 1 in 25 Holds Status

Germany’s refugee population grew to 2.59 million by 2023 amid stricter asylum policies. Asylum applications fell 30% in…

Air Serbia Granted Permits to Launch Direct Flights to Beijing

Air Serbia plans direct Belgrade–Beijing flights in late 2025, pending CAAC approval. Policy changes like eased visas and…

KLM Ground Crews to Strike at Amsterdam Airport as Summer Holidays Start

On July 9, 2025, KLM’s ground staff strike at Amsterdam Schiphol could delay flights and disrupt baggage handling.…

American Airlines Launches New Technology Ahead of July 4th Travel

For the July 4th travel surge, American Airlines offers a revamped mobile app, quicker kiosks, AI rebooking, stricter…