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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Rise in ICE agent impersonations worries immigrant communities

The rise in ICE impersonators highlights vulnerabilities in immigrant communities exploited through fear and scams. Education on ICE…

Colleges Raise Alarm Over Student Visa Revocations in the U.S.

Recent U.S. student visa revocations raise global concerns about fairness, due process, and academic freedom. Cases like Khalil’s…

American Airlines pilots call for union leadership change

58% of American Airlines pilots support changing representation from APA to ALPA, seeking better leadership, resources, and collective…

Trump administration plans major expansion of migrant detention

The Trump administration’s immigration measures aim to expand detention resources with $45 billion funding for facilities, including Guantanamo…

Canadian citizenship fees increase for the first time in years

On March 31, 2025, Canada raised adult citizenship fees from $100 to $119.75, the first adjustment in 30…

What the End of CHNV Parole Means for Migrants

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's termination of CHNV parole impacts 530,000 individuals from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and…

CBP One migrants lose legal status under Trump administration rule

Migrants who used the CBP One app now face deportation orders under a Trump administration policy effective April…

Visa Revocations Leave Over 150 Students Facing Deportation

DHS has revoked visas for over 150 students, alleging links to Hamas, citing national security. This sparked concerns…

New Zealand opens doors to wealthy with Active Investor Plus visa

New Zealand’s revamped Active Investor Plus visa, effective April 2025, aims to attract affluent investors globally. Offering Growth…

Key Steps to Take After SEVIS Termination

Termination of SEVIS for F-1, M-1, and J-1 visa holders results in an immediate loss of legal nonimmigrant…

Understanding SEVIS Termination Options for International Students

When SEVIS records are terminated, international students lose legal status in the U.S., their work permissions, and face…

Fannie Mae cuts 700 jobs over matching grants misuse

Fannie Mae terminated 700 employees, accusing them of misusing its Matching Grants Program, which matches employee donations to…

South Sudan disputes U.S. visa revocation over nationality error

U.S.–South Sudan ties deteriorated after the U.S. revoked South Sudanese visas on April 5, 2025, alleging non-cooperation with…

Algeria halts Mali flights, stirring tensions in the Sahel

Tensions rose on April 1, 2025, between Algeria and Mali after Algeria downed Mali's Akinci drone near Tin…

Breeze Airways reconnects Akron-Canton to West Palm Beach

Plans are underway to restart nonstop flights between Akron-Canton Airport and West Palm Beach, Florida, by Breeze Airways,…