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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Report Reveals Exploitation of Canada’s Immigration System via Dummy Work Permits

Dummy work permits abused to extend legal stays in Canada amid long processing times. Government lowers immigration targets,…

Understanding Canada’s New Immigration Bill and Its Implications

Canada’s Bill C-2 changes immigration by lowering permanent resident targets, enforcing stricter asylum claim timelines, increasing data sharing,…

Visa Revocations Disrupt Mexican Musicians’ U.S. Tours and Performances

Since May 2025, the U.S. revoked visas of several Mexican musicians, including Grupo Firme, citing national security risks…

White House Proclamation Highlights National Security Risks at Harvard University

The White House’s June 2025 proclamation restricts visas for Harvard international students for six months, affecting 7,000 students…

U.S. Pauses New Student Visa Interviews Amid Expanded Social Media Screening

The U.S. Department of State paused new student and exchange visitor visa interviews from May 27, 2025, due…

Trump Administration Requests Serbia to Accept Deported Migrants

The Trump administration’s June 2025 request for Serbia to accept deportees aligns with new travel bans targeting 12…

California Democrats Push to Block ICE from Schools, Hospitals, and Shelters

In response to federal ICE operations in schools, California Democrats propose Senate Bill 48 restricting ICE access. These…

Afghan Women Awaiting U.S. Visas Feel Betrayed by New Travel Ban

The U.S. travel ban effective June 2025 stops most Afghans from entering due to security concerns and visa…

Immigrant Rights Advocates Oppose Expansion of ICE Detention Center

The US paused expanding Folkston ICE Center after protests and ethics review. The plan would nearly triple beds.…

Reports Highlight Potential Massive Pay Cuts for H-1B Tech Workers

Recent DHS reforms and proposals for higher minimum H-1B salaries are reshaping tech industry immigration. Pay disparity, layoffs,…

TSA Reports Surge in Firearms Detected at Major US Airports in 2025

In 2025, TSA found 49 firearms at San Antonio Airport and increased detections nationwide. Firearms must be unloaded,…

Cathay Pacific Resumes Flights to Rome After 5-Year Hiatus

Cathay Pacific resumes Hong Kong–Rome flights on June 5, 2025, with three weekly services on Airbus A350-900. The…

United Airlines Quietly Orders 40 Airbus A321neos for Future Fleet

On March 10, 2025, United Airlines ordered 40 Airbus A321neos for delivery after 2030, shifting from Boeing due…

Emirates Introduces Premium Economy on New York-Europe Boeing 777 Flights

Emirates introduced a Premium Economy cabin with 24 seats on its Boeing 777 for Newark–Athens–Dubai flights starting February…

Finnair Offers Free Flight Rebooking Amid June 2025 Strike Dates

Strikes by the Finnish Aviation Union disrupt Finnair flights on specific June 2025 dates. Affected passengers may rebook…