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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How to Track Your Green Card Delivery Step-by-Step

Use USCIS and USPS online tools to track your green card delivery. Set up accounts, update your address…

Securing a Green Card Through Real Estate Investment Explained

The EB-5 program provides a direct path to U.S. permanent residency through significant investments creating jobs. The 2022…

UK Tightens Skilled Worker Visa Rules Amid Exploitation Concerns

The UK’s Skilled Worker Visa reforms on July 1, 2025, raise education requirements to RQF level 6, exclude…

How Visa Liberalization Between Türkiye and the EU Could Boost Tourism

Türkiye and the EU’s visa liberalization faces delays from six remaining benchmarks and rising visa rejections. Over 1…

Portugal Joins Greece, Malta, Cyprus, Latvia in Golden Visa Programs

Portugal’s Golden Visa excludes real estate, focusing on funds and culture, with rising demand. Greece offers affordable real…

20 States Sue Trump Administration Over Medicaid Data Sharing With DHS

Twenty states sued to stop the Trump administration’s release of Medicaid data to DHS for immigration enforcement, citing…

Harvard Staff Warn International Students of Airport Searches and Social Media Screening

In 2025, Harvard international students endure expanded airport and social media screenings after visa suspensions tied to national…

More Immigrants Expected to Leave U.S. Than Enter in 2025

The U.S. expects a net loss of immigrants in 2025 due to tougher immigration laws, enhanced deportations, and…

Military Deploys 200 Marines to Support ICE Operations in Florida

200 Marines deployed to Florida assist ICE with administrative support under Title 10 authority. This helps process rising…

Do H‑1B Spouses Filing Jointly Qualify for Education Credits in 2025?

Spouses of H-1B visa holders filing jointly can claim American Opportunity and Lifetime Learning credits if they meet…

Will Dual-Income H-1B Households in High-Tax States Face Higher Marginal Rates Under Revised SALT Cap?

The SALT deduction cap may rise to $40,000 in 2025 for incomes below $500,000, giving tax relief to…

How Could OBBBA Lead States to Restrict Immigrant Health Program Eligibility?

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act seeks to restrict Medicare and ACA support for immigrants and penalize states…

Do Legal Immigrants Face Different Remittance Tax Rates Under OBBBA?

OBBBA establishes a 1% tax on all remittance senders including green card holders and U.S. citizens. The bill…

How the 1–3.5% OBBBA Remittance Tax Affects Immigrants’ Costs

A 3.5% remittance tax on non-U.S. citizen electronic transfers could raise $2.38 billion but may reduce money sent…

What Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill Means for International Students

The 2025 Trump Big Beautiful Bill increases immigration enforcement funding and border controls, indirectly affecting international students. No…