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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Mother and Daughter Allowed to Stay in Canada After Clerical Error

IRCC confirmed on September 16, 2025 that a clerical error produced incorrect removal orders for a mother and…

Amazon Web Services Leads H-1B Surge as Microsoft and Apple Follow

AWS led 2025 H-1B approvals with 10,044 cases amid stronger DHS oversight from the H-1B Modernization Rule. Many…

Pennsylvania Faith Leaders Unite in Interfaith Vigil for Immigrants

On September 14, 2025, hundreds joined an interfaith vigil in Philadelphia protesting ICE enforcement near sacred spaces. Clergy…

Why U.S. Passengers Still Face No Federal Delay Compensation

DOT’s 2024 rule requires cash refunds for canceled or significantly changed flights, sets processing timelines, and mandates refunds…

Qantas to Expand Brisbane–Manila Flights to Daily Service in NW25

Qantas will operate QF97 daily between Brisbane and Manila from December 1–31, 2025, switching to Airbus A321 aircraft…

Malta MPRP 2025 updates: temporary permits and lower fees

Legal Notice 146/25 (2025) adds a one-year Temporary Residence Permit to Malta’s MPRP, enabling earlier family relocation after…

In 2025, ICE Detention Rates Climb; Texas Leads With 13,307 Detainees

Summer 2025 saw a surge in ICE enforcement: 58,766 detained by September 7 and 32,363 booked in August.…

Trump Threatens New National Emergency in D.C. Over Immigration

Trump threatened a new national emergency to federalize D.C. police if the city stops ICE cooperation. Bowser refuses…

United Airlines CEO Bets on Expansion as Customers Choose Us

In 2025 United launched 17 international routes and is adding 135 aircraft, targeting 800 daily international departures to…

Len Blavatnik Receives Honorary Greek Citizenship

Billionaire Len Blavatnik and his 21-year-old son, Ariel Michael Blavatnik, were granted honorary Greek citizenship in mid-September 2025…

Lib Dems urge PM to raise Palestinian visa ban with Trump

The U.S. revoked visas for Mahmoud Abbas and senior Palestinian officials on September 16, 2025, blocking their UN…

Chelsea enrollment declines as ICE enforcement hits Mass. schools

Enrollment fell to 5,704 in Chelsea, tied to intensified ICE enforcement and national immigration policies. October counts will…

Canada Expands PR Opportunities for Students After Reforms

Canada capped 2025 study permit processing at 437,000 and required PAL/TAL attestations, while increasing DLI oversight. PGWP eligibility…

Canada Child Benefit Payment Arrives September 19, 2025

The Canada Child Benefit on September 19, 2025, will include a 2.8% inflation adjustment. Max monthly rates: $666.42…

How Puerto Rico’s Colonial Status Deepens the Immigration Crisis

A recent surge in ICE and HSI operations detained nearly 1,000 people in Puerto Rico, with less than…