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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Putin eases Russian citizenship rules for Abkhazia residents

Putin’s 2025 decree makes it easier for Abkhazia and South Ossetia residents to obtain Russian citizenship by removing…

Rattanand Ratsantiboon regains student status after ICE lawsuit dropped

After ICE revoked his status for old misdemeanors, Rattanand Ratsantiboon regained his student visa in May 2025 at…

Ximena Arias-Cristobal faces deportation after wrongful Dalton police stop

Ximena Arias-Cristobal, detained following a wrongful arrest in Georgia, faces deportation with her father despite dropped charges. Lacking…

Kseniia Petrova Faces Deportation After Harvard Arrest

Harvard scientist Kseniia Petrova risks deportation to Russia after being charged with smuggling non-living frog embryos. Her defense,…

Laredo ceremony welcomes 68 new citizens during policy uncertainty

A group of 68 immigrants in Laredo became U.S. citizens on May 16, 2025, motivated by fears of…

Trump Slams Walmart Over ‘Tariffs’ Price Hike

President Trump pressured Walmart to absorb import tariffs and avoid raising prices. Walmart claims tariff sizes are too…

Air Canada launches direct Montréal to Naples flights

Air Canada inaugurates direct Montréal–Naples service on May 17, 2025, with four weekly Boeing 787 flights, enhancing tourism,…

American Airlines Flight lands safely at Nashville International Airport after hydraulic issue

American Airlines Flight 1884 diverted to Nashville on May 16, 2025, after a hydraulic failure onboard. The Boeing…

United Airlines Leaves First-Class Hungry at San Francisco

United Airlines’ SFO supplier change replaced full meals with snack boxes in first class, prompting 835 layoffs and…

Thailand Slaps New Financial Rules on Tourist Visa

From May 2025, Thailand’s tourist visa applicants must show 20,000 Thai Baht in funds using official bank statements…

Jacksonville International Airport Fire Guts 50 Vehicles

A devastating fire at Jacksonville International Airport’s hourly garage destroyed around 50 vehicles, led to the loss of…

Trump Pulls Border Protection for Mass Immigration Raids

Trump’s initiative moves Customs and Border Protection from borders to nationwide raids, expanding deportations and converting military bases…

Wyandotte County Refuses to Join ICE Raids

Wyandotte County’s sheriff and police do not honor ICE civil detainers, only judicial warrants. Kansas law restricts local…

High Court backs Air Canada in lawsuit over turbulence injuries

The High Court of Australia confirmed Air Canada’s liability for 2019 turbulence injuries is capped at approximately $230,000…

Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport Unveils Massive Cargo Hub

Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport’s $80 million air cargo facility, opening in 2026 with Crow Holdings funding, will enable…