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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Canadian employers risk penalties for hiring without valid work authorization

The Immigration and Refugee Protection Act requires Canadian employers to verify each foreign worker’s valid work authorization. Violations…

California sanctuary policies face renewed scrutiny from Trump administration

California sanctuary policies—especially SB 54—continue to shield many immigrants thanks to court support and political resolve, even as…

Supreme Court to Review Trump’s Order on Birthright Citizenship

The Supreme Court will determine whether nationwide blocks on Trump’s executive order to restrict birthright citizenship are lawful.…

Federal courts curb Trump’s immigration agenda in first 100 days

Federal courts have blocked or slowed major Trump immigration policies during his initial 100 days, defending due process…

Mark Carney signals balanced approach to immigration in Canada

Mark Carney’s immigration plan for Canada prioritizes temporary population caps, regional settlement, and integration. His balanced approach ties…

Mark Carney leads Liberal Party to victory as Canada rejects Trump pressure

Canada’s 2025 election brings leadership change, with Mark Carney’s Liberals promising to resist Trump’s tariffs and protect national…

US sends Venezuelan gang members to El Salvador’s mega-prison

Hundreds of Venezuelans were deported under the Alien Enemies Act, with 238 sent to El Salvador's CECOT mega-prison.…

Immigrants are vital to Canada’s healthcare system

Canada’s healthcare depends on immigrants, who represent up to 61% in some roles. They alleviate staff shortages, boost…

Australia’s Labor Party plans to raise student visa fees if re-elected

Australia faces major student visa fee increases, with Labor proposing a jump to AUD$2,000 and the opposition suggesting…

Foreign sex offenders barred from refugee status under new UK plan

UK law now automatically denies refugee status to all foreign sex offenders, regardless of conviction severity or sentence.…

Republicans propose asylum application fees for first time in U.S. history

Republicans seek to charge a $1,000 asylum application fee for the first time in U.S. history. This controversial…

Donald Trump admits U.S. citizens can face deportation mistakes

Trump admitted U.S. citizens might be wrongfully deported due to systemic flaws. Real cases highlight risks—like a two-year-old’s…

Colorado immigrants face new deportation deadlines after Supreme Court ruling

U.S. Supreme Court and Colorado legal updates extend deportation deadlines if they fall on holidays, and require 21…

REAL ID: Look for a gold star to confirm your state-issued ID

After May 7, 2025, only REAL ID-compliant cards or federal documents are accepted for U.S. flights and federal…

Thai Airways and Kansas Modification Center to turn Boeing 777s into freighters

Thai Airways and Kansas Modification Center will convert Boeing 777s into cargo planes, creating 500+ jobs in Thailand.…