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 Resumes Green Card Processing for Cuban Migrants

As of June 21, 2025, green card processing for Cuban migrants resumed after a court order. New medical…

Have ICE Arrests and Deportations in Iowa Increased Under Trump?

In 2025, Iowa experienced a 627% rise in ICE arrests driven by Trump’s focus on interior enforcement and…

Australia Announces Updated Immigration Fees and Thresholds for 2025

Starting July 1, 2025, Australia increases Student Visa fees to AUD 2,000 and raises other visa fees about…

Immigration Authorities Crack Down on Unjustified Permit Applications

Starting mid-2024, the US halted new work permits for asylum seekers and increased enforcement against visa overstays, targeting…

Faith Leaders Stand with Migrants During Immigration Court Hearings

Faith leaders in San Diego courts support migrants emotionally during immigration hearings in 2025. ICE agents have tightened…

Federal Judge Blocks Trump from Ending Haiti’s Temporary Immigration Program

The court blocked DHS efforts to end TPS for Haitian immigrants early, preserving status and work permits until…

Report Warns Graduate Visas Enable ‘Backdoor to Migration’ via Universities

The UK government reduces Graduate Route visa duration to 18 months and enforces higher standards for universities and…

Trump Administration Plans to Profit Millions from Asylum Fees

Trump’s 2025 immigration policy introduces a $1,000 asylum application fee, restricts work authorizations to six months, and reallocates…

Foreign Students and DHS Reach Settlement Over Revoked Visa Records

Since early 2025, over 1,600 student visas were revoked and 4,700 SEVIS records terminated. Temporary DOJ relief restored…

White House Delays Birthright Citizenship Restrictions, Plans Ahead

The Supreme Court ruled June 2025 to restrict nationwide injunctions, delaying birthright citizenship changes. Trump’s executive order faces…

How to Apply for a Refugee Travel Document: Step-by-Step Guide

Refugee Travel Documents enable safe travel abroad for US refugees or asylees without national passports. Applications require Form…

Exclusive: Trump Plan to End Asylum Claims, Speed Deportations

The Trump administration’s 2025 policies dismiss most asylum claims, expand rapid deportations nationwide, and suspend asylum seekers’ work…

American Airlines Passengers Stranded on Plane During Major Outage

American Airlines faced a significant technology outage on June 27, 2025, disrupting flights at major airports. Over 40%…

Breeze Airways Proposes Ogdensburg to Raleigh Flights Service

Breeze Airways seeks DOT approval to add three weekly Ogdensburg-Raleigh-Durham flights, maintaining four Washington Dulles flights. The Essential…

American Airlines to Enhance Premium Lounges at Miami International

In 2025, American Airlines will expand its Miami airport lounges, launching a new luxury Flagship Lounge and enlarging…