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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Climate Activist Zain Haq Facing Deportation from Canada

Climate activist Zain Haq faces deportation from Canada to Pakistan on January 26, 2025. Despite activism and a…

Devon Island: Earth’s Largest Empty Island and Its Mars-Like Mystique

Devon Island in Canada's Arctic is the largest uninhabited island globally. Known for its Mars-like terrain, it hosts…

Canada Immigration Job Cuts Raise Concerns

Canada’s Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) plans to cut 3,300 jobs, about 25% of its workforce, aiming…

Donald Trump Expands Federal Role in Immigration Arrests

President Trump's 2025 executive orders expand U.S. immigration enforcement, deputizing thousands of federal agents, including military and local…

Expedited Removal Expansion Under Trump Immigration Policy

President Trump's proposed immigration policy expands expedited deportations, targeting millions, including those under temporary protections like TPS and…

Marc Miller: Canada’s Immigration Limits Amid Refugee Pressures

Canada faces growing pressures on its immigration system amid increased asylum claims and the U.S. refugee program suspension.…

Canada’s 2025 Study Permit Cap: Grad Shares and 2026 Exemptions

🔄Recently UpdatedThis article has been refreshed with the latest informationDecember 17, 2025What's ChangedUpdated timeline: confirmed 2025 cap remains…

Donald Trump Threatens Tariffs on Canada, Criticizes Trade Relations

Former U.S. President Donald Trump threatened 25% tariffs on Canadian goods, calling Canada "nasty" in trade during his…

Marc Miller Announces Incentives for Provinces to Accept More Asylum Seekers

Canadian Immigration Minister Marc Miller proposed incentives for provinces to accept more asylum seekers, aiming to ease urban…

Mexico’s Refusal of U.S. Deportation Flight

Mexico's refusal to accept a U.S. deportation flight on January 25, 2025, highlights escalating tensions over immigration policies.…

DHS to End Temporary Protected Status for Migrants

The Biden administration extended Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for nearly 1 million migrants, granting deportation protection until 2026.…

Trump Administration Shuts Down Biden-Era Immigration Offices in Latin America

The Trump administration is closing Latin American immigration offices established by Biden to deter unsafe migration. This marks…

Trump Ends CHNV Parole Program for Migrants

President Trump revoked the CHNV parole program, ending a Biden-era legal pathway for Cuban, Haitian, Nicaraguan, and Venezuelan…

Red Card: Protecting Immigrant Rights

The Red Card, created by the Immigrant Legal Resource Center, helps undocumented immigrants assert their constitutional rights during…

Trump’s Immigration Policies and Their Impact on U.S. Agriculture

President Trump's proposed mass deportation of undocumented immigrants threatens U.S. agriculture, which heavily relies on immigrant labor, with…