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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Italy National Type D Family Visa: What U.S. Military Dependents Need

U.S. military dependents moving to Italy must use the Italy National Type D Family Visa, submitting all documents…

Italy National Type D Study Visa: Eligibility for Applicants Under 18

Italy’s National Type D Study Visa is essential for non-EU students under 18 who pursue education in Italy…

Italy National Type D Independent Work Visa: Who Qualifies and How to Apply

Italy’s Type D Independent Work Visa is for non-EU nationals seeking self-employment. Applicants need proof of assets (€14,000+),…

Italy National Type D Apprenticeship Visa: Who Qualifies for an Internship

Non-EU citizens can intern in Italy with the National Type D Apprenticeship Visa, valid for up to one…

Airlines pull financial forecasts as trade war deepens industry uncertainty

U.S. airlines, including American and Delta, withdrew financial forecasts following dramatic drops in leisure and business travel caused…

Immigration check-ins now carry greater risk of ICE detention

ICE immigration check-ins have grown riskier, now often leading to detention even for those without criminal records. Accelerated…

Svetlana Dali boards Delta Air Lines Flight 264 at JFK without ticket

Russian-born permanent resident Svetlana Dali boarded Delta Flight 264 from JFK to Paris without documents on November 26,…

JetBlue TrueBlue points can now be used for Japan Airlines flights

JetBlue’s expanded partnership allows TrueBlue points redemption for Japan Airlines flights across Japan and East Asia. No carrier…

Immigrant arrests rise after wrong turns on Detroit-Canada border bridge

Hundreds have been detained at Detroit’s Ambassador Bridge in 2025 after making unintentional wrong turns. Confusing signage and…

US Visa applicants from Japan must share social media history in 2025

Japanese US visa applicants, excluding ESTA travelers, must declare all social media used in five years starting April…

United Airlines adds nonstop Dakar flights as Africa routes expand

In 2025, airlines including United and Delta introduce new direct flights to Africa, such as Washington–Dakar. Additional European…

Ricardo Prada Vásquez deported after Detroit McDonald’s delivery error

After a wrong turn in Detroit, Venezuelan delivery driver Ricardo Prada Vásquez was swiftly deported over disputed gang…

Kansas charities brace for federal funding cuts affecting immigrants

Federal funding cuts in early 2025 threaten Kansas charities helping legal immigrants. Key services like legal clinics, housing,…

San Antonio International Airport travelers face some of the shortest wait times

San Antonio International Airport ranks among the fastest for security, with average waits of just 6–20 minutes. Experts…

Northeastern Ontario worried as paths to Canadian citizenship shrink

Federal changes lowering immigration targets and ending the RNIP threaten Northeastern Ontario’s stability. Strict citizenship rules and long…