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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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.…

International Experience Canada surpasses 2025 work permit invitations quota

Canada’s IEC program lets young adults from 35+ countries work and travel. In 2025, IRCC surpassed its 63,000…

TSA to require REAL ID or U.S. passport for domestic flights in 2025

From May 7, 2025, TSA requires REAL ID, Enhanced Driver’s License, U.S. passport, or other approved ID for…

Trump Administration Tries Sending Deportees to Rwanda

The Trump administration is finalizing an agreement with Rwanda to accept U.S. deportees of multiple nationalities. The plan…

REAL ID deadline delayed to 2025, says Department of Homeland Security

Starting May 7, 2025, adults flying domestically must show a REAL ID-compliant license, passport, or federally accepted ID.…

REAL ID remains optional in Pennsylvania ahead of 2025 deadline

From May 7, 2025, REAL ID or other federally approved ID is required for domestic flights, military base,…

Diversity Visa Lottery results for FY 2026 released by State Department

The FY 2026 Diversity Visa Lottery results are available. Winners can check status using the official website and…

Americans can visit Canada for up to 6 months without a visa

Americans wishing to move to Canada have multiple streamlined pathways, like CUSMA work permits and Express Entry. Visitor…

Carney calls for immigration cap to address Canada’s housing crisis

Mark Carney’s proposal to cap immigration aligns migrant intake with available homes and services. While recent policy shifts…