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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Wisconsin Immigrants Fear Being ‘Disappeared,’ Attorney Warns

Wisconsin faces rising immigrant detentions and deportations under strict Trump policies. Many detainees lack legal counsel, facing fast…

How to Support Kids Coping with Ongoing ICE Raids and Deportations

ICE raids in 2025 arrested over 100,000 and detained 59,000, deeply impacting immigrant children. Schools must implement trauma-informed…

Community Outraged as Ice Cream Vendor Detained by Immigration Agents

Ambrocio Lozano’s public detention by masked immigration agents in Culver City on June 23, 2025, caused widespread community…

Hundreds of Asylum Seekers to Relocate to New Brunswick by 2027

New Brunswick will receive about 400 asylum seekers from 2025 to 2027 with over CAD 14.1 million federal…

Macon Woman Detained Twice by ICE Despite Claiming US Citizenship

Alma Bowman was detained by ICE in March 2025, despite claiming citizenship through her US Navy veteran father.…

Pam Bondi Denies Knowing ICE Agents Wore Masks Despite Videos

Pam Bondi denied awareness of masked ICE raids, leading to legislative proposals like California’s SB 627 banning masks…

Nine Men Face Deportation After Separate Butler County Probes

Butler County detained nine men for deportation in June 2025, working closely with ICE. Events include a traffic…

Concerns Rise Over U.S. Crackdown on Iranian Immigrants

ICE increased arrests of Iranian nationals to 670 in June 2025, targeting security threats and undocumented immigrants. Rising…

How Nebraska Immigration Raid Exposed Major Identity Theft Scheme

On June 10, 2025, federal agents raided Glenn Valley Foods in Nebraska, detaining over 70 undocumented immigrants using…

Do You Need a U.S. Job Offer for EB-2 NIW Eligibility?

EB-2 NIW enables advanced degree or exceptional ability applicants to apply for green cards without job offers or…

Where to Place Payment in Your I-485 Application Package

Starting April 2024, the I-485 fee rose to $1,440. Applicants must submit separate payments for each form with…

US Green Card vs Canadian Permanent Residency: Skilled Worker Comparison

Skilled workers face differing immigration routes: the US Green Card requires employer sponsorship and long waits, whereas Canada’s…

Does I-485 Fee Include the Work Permit Fee for Concurrent I-765?

Starting April 1, 2024, USCIS charges separate fees for Forms I-485, I-765, and I-131. Applicants must pay individual…

Small Boat Migrants Quickly Secure Illegal £1k-Week Delivery Jobs in UK

In 2024, over 37,000 migrants crossed to the UK via small boats, with many illegally working as delivery…

US Halts New F and J Visa Appointments Amid Student Status Crackdowns

The U.S. paused new F and J visa appointments in June 2025 and aggressively revoked visas mostly for…