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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City of Richmond Hill Names Four Members to New Airport Authority

Richmond Hill finalized appointments for an 11-member Airport Authority to develop public-use airports with 90% federal funding. Created…

Mexico Limits General Aviation and Charter Airport Access in 2025

Mexico’s 2025 AFAC rules restrict GA and charter flights to 77 airports, extend permit lead times, and require…

San Antonio Airport Passenger Numbers Drop 2.4% in Early 2025

Passenger traffic at San Antonio International Airport dropped 2.4% in early 2025 amid economic uncertainty and lower domestic…

Supreme Court Limits Nationwide Injunctions in Trump Birthright Citizenship Case

On July 3, 2025, the Supreme Court restricted federal judges from issuing nationwide injunctions. This affects legal battles…

Why Are ICE Officers Pulling People Over If They Don’t Enforce Traffic Laws?

Through the 287(g) program, local police assist ICE in immigration enforcement during traffic stops, increasing arrests but raising…

Canada Waives Passport and Permit Fees for Wildfire Displaced Residents

Canada waives fees for lost documents caused by wildfires until November 30, 2025, helping displaced citizens and temporary…

Etihad Airways Operations Unaffected by France Air Traffic Controller Strike

Despite France's July 3-4, 2025 air traffic controller strike causing many European flight cancellations, Etihad Airways flights to…

IndiGo Launches Direct Long-Haul Flights Mumbai to Manchester and Amsterdam

IndiGo’s July 2025 launch of direct Mumbai–Manchester and Mumbai–Amsterdam flights with Boeing 787s offers faster travel and premium…

Emirates Launches Airbus A350 Service to Muscat in Gulf Region

Emirates began daily Airbus A350 flights on the busy Dubai–Muscat route in July 2025, offering enhanced comfort and…

French Air Traffic Controllers’ Strike Disrupts Early Summer Travel

French air traffic controllers strike July 3-4, 2025, halting 25%-50% of flights at major airports. Unions demand higher…

Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful’ Bill Cuts Health Care for Legal Immigrants

This bill restricts health care and nutrition assistance for legal immigrants, cutting Medicaid, CHIP, Medicare, SNAP, and Child…

Vietnam Pushes Bold Visa Reforms to Revolutionize Tourism Growth

Vietnam expanded visa exemptions, extended e-visa validity to 90 days, and proposed a golden visa, enhancing travel flexibility.…

Menominee County Couple Challenges Deportation Amid Border Patrol Defense

In June 2025, a Menominee County couple faced deportation, revealing federal immigration enforcement in rural areas. Border Patrol…

Immigration Agents Caught Urinating on Pico Rivera School Grounds

ICE agents urinated at Ruben Salazar High School during school hours, alarming parents and officials. DHS is investigating.…

University Leaders Warn Against Visa Levy Harming London’s Student City Status

New UK immigration proposals introduce a 6% levy on international student fees and shorten the Graduate Route visa…