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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Trump administration sues New Jersey cities over sanctuary policies

The Trump administration filed a lawsuit against four New Jersey cities on May 22, 2025, to challenge their…

DHS Defies Warnings, Shelters Migrants Amid Smuggling Fears

DHS releases migrants to shelters despite legal smuggling warnings. FEMA investigates and suspends shelter funding, prompting closures. ICE…

Sweden updates Work Permits and alcohol rules from June 2025

Sweden’s 2025 reforms raise work permit salary thresholds and reporting duties, ease EU Blue Card access, and begin…

France sees rise in African immigrants surpassing Europeans, says INSEE

France’s immigration now features more educated African immigrants than Europeans. The 2025 reform targets labor shortages using skilled…

Canadian government lowers study permits for 2025 international students

The Canadian government cuts study permits by 10% in 2025, expands PAL requirements to more students, and implements…

Supreme Court weighs fate of birthright citizenship in the US

On May 15, 2025, the Supreme Court heard arguments on an executive order limiting birthright citizenship. The order…

NRIs urged to check tax rules before filing Income Tax Returns for 2025-26

For AY 2025-26, NRIs need to file Income Tax Returns by May 23, 2025, adhering to existing tax…

Incheon Airport debuts Hyundai EV charging robots for travelers

Incheon Airport began testing Hyundai’s AI-powered electric vehicle charging robots to automate charging for its electric fleet. This…

Provincial Nominee Program sees sharp quota cuts for 2025 in Canada

In 2025, Canada halves PNP quotas to 55,000, with British Columbia drastically limiting applicants to 1,100. Federal reforms…

Trump Administration Boots Harvard University’s Foreign Students

DHS revoked Harvard’s SEVP certification on May 22, 2025, halting international student admissions and threatening legal status for…

MIT Slashes Graduate Students After Trump Funding Cuts

MIT cuts graduate admissions by 8% in 2025 following federal research funding reductions and increased endowment taxes. Biology…

UAlbany Hit Hard by International Student Enrollment Crash

UAlbany and nearby colleges report a sharp fall in international student enrollment from April 2025. This follows mass…

Republicans Target States Over Medicaid for Unauthorized Immigrants

A new Republican bill reduces Medicaid funds for states covering unauthorized immigrants, enforces work eligibility, bans gender transition…

Federal authorities tracking young immigrants faces criticism

Since early 2025, ICE has tracked and targeted young immigrants for deportation through stricter policies, including fingerprinting all…

Delta 717 emergency landing in Atlanta under NTSB investigation

Delta Flight DL876 made an emergency landing due to dense smoke caused by likely engine lubrication failure. The…