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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Potential Increase in ICE-Police Cooperation After Federal Court Orders

ICE enforcement grew in 2025 with more local police partnerships via 287(g), faster deportations using expedited removal, and…

Immigration Arrests Reveal Vulnerabilities of Vermont Dairy Farmworkers

Eight migrant dairy workers arrested in Vermont highlight dependence on immigrant labor and legal challenges faced. Deportations and…

Trump Administration Cracks Down on Immigrant Access to Medicaid

In 2025, CMS imposed stricter Medicaid funding rules limiting care for undocumented immigrants. The House bill could reduce…

Miami Federal Prison Detains Hundreds of Immigrants, Including Krome Center

Overcrowding at Miami’s Krome Detention and Federal Prison exceeds official capacity, causing detainee protests and health emergencies like…

Tampa International Airport Strengthens Hurricane Preparedness for 2025 Season

For the 2025 hurricane season starting June 1, Tampa International Airport updates its response plans to protect travelers…

Alaska Airlines Expands Mexico and Central America Routes from LAX and Seattle

Alaska Airlines launched new nonstop flights from LAX to La Paz and Monterrey between November 2024 and February…

Tweed Airport Adding Third TSA Screening Lane to Speed Security

Tweed New Haven Airport responds to increased passengers by adding a third TSA lane and expanding its terminal.…

Review Finds Heathrow Airport Responded Well to March Outage

A fire at Heathrow’s electrical substation on March 21, 2025, caused a 24-hour outage affecting 120+ flights. Heathrow’s…

IndiGo to Launch 18 Daily Flights from Navi Mumbai International Airport

Starting late 2025, IndiGo will operate 18 daily flights from Navi Mumbai International Airport, expanding to 140 flights…

Judge Orders Deportation of Nigerian Man Married to Elderly Canadian Woman

A Nigerian man was deported for marrying a Canadian woman 50 years older in a fraudulent union detected…

Israel to Advance Deportation of Terrorists with Citizenship, Katz Says

Israel has begun deporting convicted terrorists receiving Palestinian Authority payments under a 2023 law amendment. Four deportations are…

Kenya President William Ruto Apologizes to Tanzania Over Deportation Row

Kenya’s President William Ruto apologized to Tanzania following the deportation of Kenyan activists, highlighting violations of free movement…

Canadian Bar Association Proposes 100 Reforms to Immigration Laws

The Canadian Bar Association urges Canada to update its immigration laws with 100 recommendations addressing transparency, outdated rules,…

DOJ Seeks Supreme Court Approval for Rapid Deportations to Unrelated Countries

The DOJ asked the Supreme Court on May 27, 2025, to lift a judge’s injunction blocking fast deportations…

Trump Administration Increases Deportations but Falls Short of Goals

The Trump administration increased immigration arrests but deportations remain 10.9% below Biden’s 2024 pace. Policy shifts removed protections…