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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New Hampshire Resident and Canadian Citizen Denied U.S. Reentry by Border Patrol

New border policies restrict Canadian citizens in New Hampshire, requiring USCIS registration for stays over 30 days and…

Seven Gujarat Men Arrested for Fake Luxembourg Visas, Investigation Ongoing

On July 12, 2025, seven Gujarat men were arrested for fake Luxembourg Employment Schengen visas. Dubai authorities detected…

How United Airlines’ New JetBlue Partnership Corrects Its Biggest Mistake

United Airlines returns to JFK in 2027 via JetBlue’s slot sharing, with integrated loyalty programs and booking systems…

Sri Lanka and Malaysia Unlock Visa-Free Travel at ASEAN Summit

Starting July 2025, Sri Lankan diplomatic passport holders gain visa-free access to Malaysia. Both countries agreed on 10,000…

Trump Imposes 17% Tariff on Fresh Mexican Tomato Imports

The U.S. imposed a 17.09% tariff on fresh Mexican tomatoes after exiting the 2019 suspension deal. Mexico supplies…

Northwest B.C. Seeks Special Immigration Zone Amid Federal Workforce Threats

British Columbia faces major workforce gaps after its 2025 immigration nomination quota was cut by half. Northwest BC…

ICE Declares Millions of Undocumented Immigrants Ineligible for Bond Hearings

The January 2025 U.S. policy expands expedited removal nationwide, removing bond hearings for most undocumented immigrants. Only those…

Which Countries Offer Birthright Citizenship in 2025?

US legislation and an executive order threaten birthright citizenship, impacting children of undocumented or temporary residents born after…

Can Illegal Immigrants Join the U.S. Military in 2025?

Illegal immigrants remain ineligible for U.S. military enlistment in July 2025. ICE’s new policy considers military service in…

Canada Faces Pressure to Bar British, Irish Bands Over Controversial Acts

Following Kneecap and Bob Vylan's Glastonbury controversy, Canada’s Immigration Minister has not confirmed barring them. New immigration policies…

Indonesian Immigration Clarifies Visa and Stay Permits for Bali Foreigners

Bali revised immigration procedures in mid-2025 with hybrid visa extension steps. Visitors must register online and attend appointments.…

August 2025 Visa Bulletin: Availability of EB-4 Religious Worker and SIV Visas

August 2025 Visa Bulletin updates include EB-4 visas unavailable, NDAA affecting SIVs, and retrogressed EB-2 and EB-3 categories.…

Foreign Flights to Iran Plummet 80% After Recent War

Iran’s foreign flights declined 80% after the June 2025 war with Israel, leaving few international routes open. Most…

Emirates A380 Lands Safely at JFK After Engine Failure

Emirates A380 flight EK203 safely landed at JFK on June 28, 2025, after engine one failed mid-flight. No…

No Confirmed Case of Deportation After Reporting Assault in Michigan

Michigan immigrants endure stricter deportation laws under Project 2025, with faster removals and fewer victim protections. Families must…