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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What to know about re-establishing residency in the United States

To re-establish U.S. residency, citizens need a valid passport and proof of address. Green card holders must show…

Newark Airport delays intensify as FAA weighs air traffic controller fixes

Newark Airport is experiencing severe delays due to chronic air traffic controller shortages and outdated FAA technologies. Political…

Strike at Toulouse Airport forces cancellation of dozens of flights

Over 50 flights were cancelled at Toulouse Airport on May 6, 2025, due to a workers' strike. British…

International Air Transport Association Strikes Big Saudi Deal

Saudi Arabia and the International Air Transport Association launched a major Aviation Training Program for 2025. Over 1,000…

EU Ruling Finds Malta’s Golden Visa Schemes Illegal

Malta’s golden passport scheme is now banned by the EU Court, signaling a clampdown on citizenship-by-investment EU-wide. Golden…

UAE Slashes Barriers for Foreign Degree Recognition

UAE reforms simplify foreign degree recognition, slashing paperwork by 70% and standardizing procedures. The two-stage system with Dataflow…

Sustainable Aviation Buyers Alliance Ignites Next-Gen SAF Push

SABA’s third RFP, unveiled May 6, 2025, seeks to revolutionize aviation sustainability by driving large-scale adoption of next-generation…

Canada newcomers learn French to boost permanent residency chances

French language skills now greatly enhance Permanent Residency prospects in Canada. Policy changes award extra CRS points, lower…

UK Home Office plans new visa restrictions for select nationalities

New UK visa restrictions target Pakistan, Nigeria, and Sri Lanka applicants due to high asylum and overstaying rates.…

Anonymous targets GlobalX over role in deportation flights

The May 5, 2025 cyberattack by Anonymous on GlobalX exposed sensitive data on controversial deportation flights linked to…

IRCC lets IEC participants in Canada receive work permits by mail

The IRCC now lets many IEC participants receive work permits by mail while in Canada, easing renewals and…

UK plans new visa limits for families and care workers

New UK immigration rules increased family visa income thresholds to £29,000 and stopped care worker dependants, causing an…

Immigration protests in Tulsa lose steam as fear grows in communities

Operation Guardian expands state police immigration enforcement, heightening fear in Tulsa’s immigrant community. The 50501 Movement protests dwindle…

Trump Loses Big as 1st U.S. Circuit Court Blocks Migrant Ban

The 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals stopped Trump’s plan to end humanitarian parole for 400,000 migrants. The…

Federal Prosecutors Flood Minnesota With Immigration Cases

Minnesota federal prosecutors, responding to Trump-era immigration directives, charged 32 illegal reentry cases in 2025—a significant jump. Local…