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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Biden administration faces claims of missed immigration court dates

U.S. immigration courts face record backlogs of over 3.7 million pending cases, and more than one-third of migrants…

Elon Musk’s Gold Card team revamps immigrant visa system

Elon Musk’s DOGE team drives the new Gold Card visa: invest $5 million for U.S. residency, replacing EB-5.…

Immigration attorneys overwhelmed by student visa revocations

A surge in visa revocations since April 2025 abruptly ended the legal status of at least 790 international…

U.K. Supreme Court Sets Biological Definition in Equality Act

The U.K. Supreme Court’s decision states 'woman' in the Equality Act only includes those born female, affecting quotas,…

Nabil Al-Awadhi loses Kuwaiti citizenship once more

Kuwait’s government revoked Nabil Al-Awadhi’s citizenship twice as part of a campaign affecting over 42,000 people. Using Article…

US border crossings detain foreign tourists more often

Heightened border scrutiny in 2025 sees more foreign tourists from Germany, Australia, and beyond detained or denied entry…

Manitoba extends work permits for temporary residents

Manitoba’s new two-year work permit extension is for Provincial Nominee Program candidates with permits expiring between January 2024…

Frontier Airlines announces major flight cuts for 2025

Frontier Airlines is reducing more than 40 U.S. flight routes after a travel slump in March 2025. This…

Trump’s 245% Tariff Escalates US-China Trade Tensions

The new 245% Trump Tariff, targeting Chinese imports—especially technology and critical materials—is a major escalation in U.S.-China trade…

White House confirms Trump’s interest in Canada as 51st state

President Trump’s renewed support for Canada as the 51st U.S. state highlights economic, defense, and immigration impacts. Major…

Delta Air Lines adds second Atlanta to Buenos Aires flight

Delta Air Lines expands its Atlanta–Buenos Aires service with a second seasonal flight from November 2025. Enhanced schedules…

Canadian musicians cancel US tour due to gender ID policy

Canadian musicians with 'X' gender markers face denied U.S. visas under new rules requiring 'M' or 'F' matching…

University of Florida police to enforce immigration in 287(g) shift

The University of Florida, guided by Governor Ron DeSantis, became Florida's first to join the 287(g) program. Campus…

GEO Group’s tracking tech becomes key in US immigration enforcement

GEO Group’s digital tracking technology, now integral to ICE’s enforcement, enables large-scale monitoring while reducing traditional detention needs.…

Canada drops arranged employment points in Express Entry shake-up

Canada’s removal of arranged employment points from Express Entry on March 25, 2025, significantly altered CRS scores. Applicants…