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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Express Entry: Canada invites 500 healthcare workers for residency

Canada’s May 2, 2025 Express Entry draw prioritized healthcare and social services, requiring a high 510 CRS minimum.…

United Airlines Slashes Newark Flights Over FAA Failures

Facing FAA equipment failures, air traffic controller shortages, and runway construction, United Airlines will cut 35 daily roundtrip…

Federal Judge Slams Border Patrol for ‘Brown Skin’ Checks

A federal court barred warrantless Border Patrol stops based on race or appearance across much of California after…

Job market in Canada offers new paths for American professionals

Canada’s job market offers opportunities for American professionals, especially in tech, healthcare, and construction. USMCA eases hiring, but…

New Jersey Senator Andy Kim rejects SAVE Act requirement for citizenship proof

The SAVE Act mandates documentary proof of U.S. citizenship for voter registration or updates in federal elections. Senator…

Trump administration changes Sustainable Aviation Fuel classification

The Trump administration renamed Sustainable Aviation Fuel as Synthetic Aviation Fuel to emphasize economic benefits for American producers…

Badar Khan Suri faces deportation fight as Trump administration intervenes

Indian researcher Dr. Badar Khan Suri’s deportation case challenges the limits of immigration law, free speech, and due…

Canada keeps immigration caps while seeking more global talent

Canada is setting strict yearly immigration and study permit caps, aiming to limit growth to sustainable levels for…

Ghanaian asylum seeker wins right to stay in UK citing COVID-19 risks

The UK granted asylum to Ghanaian Winfred Kwabla Dogbey after expert medical evidence showed severe post-COVID syndrome. The…

Ghana and Algeria sign visa waiver agreement to boost travel

Ghana and Algeria implemented a visa waiver agreement on May 2, 2025, improving travel and collaboration. The pact…

Vermont at center of legal battles over deportations amid ACLU action

Vermont emerges as a critical state for immigration legal battles, with strong advocacy, favorable court outcomes, and proactive…

Australia launches Visa Finder to simplify student visa applications

Australia’s student visa process is modernized for 2025 with digital tools like Visa Finder and Document Checklist, reducing…

Dilbar Gul Dilbar arrested in US over Special Immigrant Visa fraud

Afghan father Dilbar Gul Dilbar was arrested for SIV-related visa fraud using forged documents. His case spotlights growing…

Mexico confirms nearly 39,000 deportees from US under Donald Trump

Mexico has accepted almost 39,000 deportees from the U.S. since Trump’s second term began, fewer than under Biden…

Spain Schengen Business Visa: Who Can Apply and What to Expect

Apply for the Spain Schengen Business Visa for business activities—up to 90 days, no employment permitted. Submit a…