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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Does the 1% Remittance Tax Affect Cash and Electronic Transfers for H-1B Holders?

Starting December 31, 2025, H-1B visa holders sending money abroad via cash, money orders, or informal methods face…

Sweating at the Airport Can Trigger TSA Scanner Alerts in 2025

Sweat often triggers TSA scanners at U.S. airports, leading to extra pat-downs since mid-2025. TSA offers private screening…

Alligator Alcatraz Opens Amid Protests Over Trump’s Enforcement Policies

The Alligator Alcatraz detention facility opened July 1, 2025, as part of Trump’s stringent immigration enforcement. Located in…

Dozens Become U.S. Citizens at George Washington’s Home on July 4th

The July 4, 2025 naturalization ceremony at Mount Vernon welcomed 100 new U.S. citizens from 95 countries. USCIS…

Portland Immigrant Advocates Launch Caravan to Tacoma ICE Center

A Portland caravan protested Tacoma ICE center’s overcrowding in June 2025. Washington’s new law expands state inspections, challenged…

Comprehensive Resources for Organizations Serving LA County Immigrants

Los Angeles County expands immigrant legal aid with RepresentLA, supported by IRLA’s budget requests for housing and labor…

Mothers Demand Court Injunction to Protect Birthright Citizenship Rights

The 2025 executive order limits birthright citizenship for children of undocumented or temporary visa parents. The Supreme Court…

Is It Fair to Enforce Immigration Laws Ignored for Decades?

The 2025 immigration policy changes eliminate protections in sensitive areas, end programs like DACA and TPS, and push…

ICE Continues Immigration Raids on July 4 Holiday Despite Backlash

ICE’s July 4, 2025 raids in Southern California detained 1,600+ migrants amid record arrests nationwide. Arrests now target…

Trump Praises ICE Amid Largest Mass Deportation Under New 2025 Law

President Trump’s 2025 mass deportation campaign supported by the ONE BIG BEAUTIFUL BILL ACT includes $350 billion funding,…

Missouri Minimum Wage 2025: Detailed Breakdown and Updates

Missouri raised the minimum wage to $13.75/hour in 2025, with tipped workers receiving $6.875 plus tips. Proposition A…

Niš Airport Launches New Wizz Air Route and China Cargo Flights

Starting January 2026, Wizz Air resumes biweekly Dortmund-Niš flights using Airbus A321neo. Concurrently, direct cargo flights from Urumqi…

Flight Diverted After Passenger Misinterprets ‘RIP’ Text Message

American Airlines flight 1847 diverted after a misinterpreted 'RIP' text raised safety concerns on July 4, 2025. No…

A Day Outside LA Detention Center Reveals ICE Raids’ Family Impact

In June 2025, ICE intensified raids in Los Angeles, detaining mostly non-criminal immigrants. These actions led to family…

Denmark Updates Job List for Foreign Worker Residence and Work Permits

On July 1, 2025, Denmark expanded its Positive Lists to include 190 higher education and 65 skilled roles.…