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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California Immigrants Balance Health Coverage Access with Deportation Fears

California's 2025 Medi-Cal reforms freeze enrollment for unauthorized immigrants 19+, introduce $30 monthly premiums in 2027, and end…

Key West Votes to End Local Agreement with ICE Immigration Enforcement

Key West ended its local police’s participation in the 287(g) immigration enforcement agreement with ICE as of July…

Australia Flights Cancelled Amid Bomb Cyclone Devastating New South Wales

A bomb cyclone struck NSW on July 1, 2025, disrupting flights, causing power outages to 30,000 customers, and…

Why the US Requires Visa Applicants to Disclose All Social Media Accounts

The US now mandates visa applicants to disclose social media usernames from five years, with students and exchange…

IndiGo Launches Direct Flights from Hindon to Goa Starting July 2025

Starting July 2025, IndiGo offers six weekly direct flights between Hindon Airport and Goa. This route reduces travel…

Norwegian Resumes Flights to Bratislava After 11 Years with New Copenhagen Route

Starting June 28, 2025, Norwegian Air offers direct Bratislava–Copenhagen flights twice weekly through August 19. With fares from…

B.C. Allocates $6.2M for Regional Airport Upgrades in 2025

British Columbia's $6.2 million BC Air Access Program upgrade supports 16 airports serving under one million passengers. Projects…

British Airways Suspends Zagreb Flights for 2025–26 Winter Season

From October 26, 2025, to March 28, 2026, British Airways suspends Heathrow-Zagreb flights. Croatia Airlines and Ryanair maintain…

Amsterdam Schiphol Launches Today Duty Free Flagship in Lounge One

Opening June 2025, Today Duty Free at Schiphol unifies airport shops into one modern, sustainable store with transparent…

Japan Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Landing at Kansai Airport Safely

Japan Airlines flight JL8696 diverted safely to Kansai Airport after a pressurization failure on June 30, 2025. All…

Key Updates on EAD Terminations and Status Change Reporting for E-Verify Users

DHS updated E-Verify by replacing Case Alerts with the Status Change Report as of June 20, 2025. Employers…

Vancouver International Airport to Break Records with Over Six Million Summer Travelers

In summer 2025, Vancouver International Airport will handle over 6.7 million passengers with improved services and staffing. It’s…

Iran Conflict Causes Delays for Indonesian Pilgrim Flights in 2025

Iran's missile attacks in June 2025 closed Gulf airspace, causing delays for Indonesian pilgrim flights. Two groups stranded…

Izmir Airport Closes and Cancels Flights Amid Severe Wildfires

Izmir Airport closed on June 29, 2025, due to spreading wildfires causing major flight cancellations and delays. Over…

Oman Air Officially Joins oneworld Alliance to Expand Reach

Joining oneworld in 2025, Oman Air now offers travelers access to 900+ destinations, reciprocal status benefits, and nearly…