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 Casts Doubt on Due Process Rights in Immigration

Under Trump, the U.S. expanded expedited removals and limited legal aid, raising critical due process concerns for immigrants.…

TSA checkpoints update at Pittsburgh International Airport changes PreCheck access

TSA checkpoint changes at Pittsburgh International Airport require PreCheck users to use one main location and introduce nighttime…

TSA airport security: Clothing choices can slow you at checkpoints

For faster TSA airport security, wear basic, metal-free clothing, slip-on shoes, and avoid belts or layers. Simple dress…

ImmigrationOS Lets ICE Track Immigrants Like Never Before

ICE’s $30 million ImmigrationOS project with Palantir gathers biometric and behavioral data for removal operations. Set for late…

Foreign passport accepted for ID on domestic flights in the US

For domestic U.S. flights, TSA accepts valid foreign passports as identification, no matter your immigration status. The May…

REAL ID is not a national ID card, says Department of Homeland Security

REAL ID is a state-issued identification standard, not a national ID card, and becomes necessary for domestic flights…

Donald Trump Doubts Citizens Get Due Process Rights

President Trump questioned due process rights for all in the U.S., while the Supreme Court reaffirmed the Fifth…

Colorado House passes immigration bill limiting ICE access to public sites

SB25-276 prohibits unrestricted ICE access to Colorado schools, hospitals, and public venues without a court warrant, broadening privacy…

Finnair cancels 100 flights as Helsinki Airport faces union strike

Finnair cancels 100 flights at Helsinki Airport on May 5, 2025, due to a staggered union strike impacting…

US driver’s license holders can easily convert to New Zealand license

To legally continue driving in New Zealand, US license holders must convert their license within 18 months. The…

DV Lottery winners on F-1 visa must act quickly for green card process

DV Lottery winners on F-1 visas can transition to permanent residency by maintaining student status, submitting the DS-260…

Trump’s Immigration Policies Split Washington Farmers

Trump’s immigration policies and tariffs create uncertainty for Washington farmers and farmworkers. Over 300,000 undocumented residents power the…

Canada Express Entry sends 1,000 invitations in new education category

Canada’s new Express Entry draw for education jobs, held May 1, 2025, issued 1,000 invitations. With a minimum…

American Airlines Shakes Up LaGuardia With 4 New Routes

American Airlines is revamping its LaGuardia Airport service in 2025, introducing four new high-demand routes and discontinuing seven…

Liberal Party plans to stabilize immigration policy after election win

Canada’s Liberal Party is lowering permanent resident admissions and temporary resident caps to relieve housing and service strains.…