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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USCIS Updates Guidance on Venezuela TPS Termination After SCOTUS Ruling

The Supreme Court ended Venezuela’s 2023 Temporary Protected Status, affecting nearly half a million Venezuelans. A small group…

Pritzker Blames Both Parties for Broken Immigration System in Congress Testimony

Governor Pritzker blamed both parties for decades of U.S. immigration failures during a June 2025 hearing. Sanctuary states…

ICE Raids Detain Legal Workers, Crippling Florida Keys Businesses

ICE detained six Nicaraguan workers with valid permits in Florida Keys on May 27, 2025. The Trump administration…

Trump Acknowledges Migrant Crackdown Hurts U.S. Workforce

President Trump’s June 2025 admission highlights that the migrant crackdown severely affects U.S. labor, notably in agriculture and…

Expanded Expedited Removal Policy Raises Risks for Undocumented Students

Maykol Duarte, a Detroit student close to graduating, was detained under expanded expedited removal policies effective January 2025.…

Two Osceola County Immigrants Return After ‘Unjust’ ICE Deportation

Two Osceola County immigrants returned after unjust ICE deportation during Florida’s increased enforcement. Aggressive policies, expanded local law…

Trump Vows ‘Changes Are Coming’ to Immigration Crackdown Affecting Farmers

Trump acknowledged that immigration enforcement harms U.S. farmers by deporting experienced laborers. ICE raids cause shortages and economic…

Franchising as a Business Ownership Pathway for Immigrants in America

This guide outlines how immigrants can use franchising and the E-2 visa to own U.S. businesses. Key steps…

Japan, South Korea, Mexico Fuel San Diego Airport’s Rapid Growth

San Diego International Airport expanded rapidly in 2024 with 25.24 million passengers and new nonstop flights by Japan…

Etihad Airways Passenger Traffic Rises 19% to 1.7 Million in May 2025

In May 2025, Etihad Airways carried 1.7 million passengers, growing 19% year-on-year. Its fleet hit 100 planes, enhancing…

Curfew Lifted in Downtown LA After Protests Over Trump Immigration Crackdown

Following ICE raids, a curfew was enforced then lifted in downtown Los Angeles amid protests. Over 4,000 National…

Trump Administration Ends TPS for Nepal and Afghanistan by Summer 2025

In 2025, TPS faces key terminations for Nepal and Venezuela affecting 350,000+ immigrants. Legal battles persist while economic…

Trump’s ‘Grant and Deport’ Policy Risks More Cases Like Kilmar Abrego Garcia

In 2025, Kilmar Abrego Garcia was illegally deported despite a court order. The Supreme Court reversed it; he…

US Exempts Afghan SIV Holders from New Travel Ban, Supports Visas

The June 2025 travel ban blocks entry from 19 countries but exempts Afghan Special Immigrant Visa holders. It…

Canadian Business Aviation Market Expands Despite Emerging Uncertainties

Canada’s business aviation market grows in 2025 with increased aircraft movements and expanded drone regulations. The Competition Bureau’s…