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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Canada sets 2025 permanent resident target at 395,000, not 500K

Canada’s 2025 immigration plan cuts permanent resident targets to 395,000 and restricts temporary residents, aiming for 5% share…

Spirit Airlines Faces Imminent Second Bankruptcy Less Than Year After Exit

After hiring restructuring advisors on August 23, 2025, Spirit faces a likely second Chapter 11 as cash drops…

ICE Notifies Lawyers of Kilmar Possible Deportation to Uganda After Tennessee Jail Release

ICE notified on August 22, 2025, that Kilmar Abrego Garcia could be deported to Uganda with 72 hours'…

Who is Muhammad Zahid Chaudhry? Pakistani U.S. Army veteran detained by ICE during citizenship interview

Veteran Muhammad Zahid Chaudhry was detained by ICE during his August 22, 2025 USCIS citizenship interview and held…

Washington defends KWW restrictions on ICE prison notifications

After an August 2025 DOJ warning, Washington reaffirms its Keep Washington Working Act protections: agencies share immigration status…

Canada to Remove Retaliatory Tariffs on CUSMA‑Compliant U.S. Goods

Canada will lift most retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods on September 1, 2025, restoring duty-free status for about…

Houston Public Library Expands Free Six‑Week Citizenship Classes

HPL’s August 2025 expansion offers free six-week citizenship classes combining civics and English, plus a Citizenship Kit with…

FHP arrests 200+ in Panhandle as agency enters ‘new chapter’

In August 2025, FHP-led operations using 287(g) MOAs arrested over 200 undocumented migrants in the Panhandle, prioritizing those…

How Emirates’ High-End Partnerships Elevate Its Luxury Brand Value

Emirates fortified its premium leadership in 2025 with an 88.4% YouGov Recommend score, US $8.4 billion brand value,…

NAIA Raises Terminal Fees Sept 14, 2025: Intl ₱950, Domestic ₱390

From September 14, 2025, NAIA raises PSC to ₱950 for international and ₱390 domestic; MIAA and NMIC say…

More Americans Seeking Refuge in Canada: 2025 Claims Rise Noted

In early 2025 Canada received 245 U.S. refugee claims—more than all of 2024—though they remain 0.4% of 55,000…

Why Is Delta Stripping Engines From Brand‑New Airbus Jets in Europe?

Delta is stripping U.S.-made engines from new Airbus jets in Europe to avoid a tariff jump to 30%…

Air Canada to Operate Almost 100% of Flights Over Next 24 Hours

After an August 16 labour walkout, Air Canada restored nearly its full schedule and fleet by August 22.…

Google Flights adds filter to exclude basic economy fares in US/Canada

Google Flights rolled out an Economy (exclude Basic) filter for U.S. and Canada searches on August 22, 2025,…

No Status, No School: Palestinian Refugee Children Barred from Education in Egypt

Thousands of Palestinian children in Egypt lack valid residence permits and prior school records, blocking enrollment after displacement.…