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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Azamat Baratov Sent to U.S. Over Visa Fraud Charges

Azamat Baratov, a 32-year-old Kyrgyz national, was extradited from Kyrgyzstan to the U.S. on March 5, 2025, to…

Palestinian Student Leader Mahmoud Khalil Detained at Columbia University

On March 9, 2025, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents detained Mahmoud Khalil, a leading Palestinian student…

Trump Hints at Higher Tariffs on Mexico, Canada; Won’t Dismiss Recession

President Donald Trump suggested tariffs on Mexico and Canada might increase and avoided dismissing the possibility of a…

DHS Launches New Registration Rule, Penalties for Noncompliance

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) introduced a new alien registration form for up to 3.2 million immigrants.…

Donald Trump Should Focus on Fixing America’s Health Care System

The opinion suggests President Trump should prioritize reforming the American healthcare system to effectively address the nation's challenges…

Kuwait Revokes Citizenship of 42,000 People in Rare Move

Kuwait's government has revoked citizenship from 42,000 individuals in an unprecedented move, sparking domestic and international concern. This…

Canada’s Visa Rejection Rate Hits 61% as Fraud Cases Rise

Canada's visa rejection rates have risen to 61% as of March 9, 2025, due to stricter measures against…

Canada to Open Sponsorship for Parents and Grandparents in 2025

Canada's Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced plans to invite Canadians and permanent residents to sponsor parents…

Bipartisan Bill Seeks to Classify Turkey as Part of the Middle East

A bipartisan bill introduced in the U.S. House on March 7, 2025, proposes categorizing Turkey as a Middle…

Pinellas County Schools Police Seek Role as Immigration Officers

Pinellas County Schools police in Florida seek to partner with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), aiming to…

New Zealand Offers Two-Year Multi-Entry Visa for Seasonal Workers

New Zealand has introduced a two-year multi-entry visa for seasonal workers, announced on December 17, 2024. The reform…

FAA Acts Quickly on Safety After Call to Action in Aviation

The FAA announced immediate safety measures for general and business aviation on March 7, 2025, following a Call…

IndiGo to Expand Fleet with Up to 50 Airbus A330neo Aircraft

IndiGo, India's largest airline, advances its expansion by ordering 30 Airbus A350-900s, with options for 20 more. This…

Marc Miller Expands Immigration Options for Construction Workers in Canada

Canada announced new immigration measures for 22 construction occupations on March 7, 2025, to address labor shortages and…

Delta Air Lines Error Leaves H-1B Visa Holders Facing Uncertainty

On March 6, 2025, Delta Air Lines mistakenly announced changes to its H-1B visa sponsorship policies, alarming many…