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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Guatemalan Blueberry Pickers Detained by ICE in Targeted Woodburn Arrests

ICE detained four Guatemalan blueberry pickers on August 7, 2025, in Marion County; advocates report broken window, limited…

Judge Orders Two-Week Halt to Construction at Everglades Deportation Facility

Judge Kathleen Williams paused new construction at the Everglades deportation facility on August 8, 2025, issuing a 14-day…

FAA proposes extending Newark flight cuts through October 2026

FAA plans to cap Newark operations at 72 flights/hour (56/hour on construction weekends) through Oct 24, 2026, citing…

Canadian Denied UK Visa Renewal After Mental Health Crisis Faces Re‑Entry Ban

A Canadian who missed visa renewal during a mental health crisis risks UK removal and entry bans. Courts…

Targeted by the right, Britain’s asylum hotels breed fear and disorder

Britain housed 32,345 asylum seekers in 218 hotels (March 2025), spending £3.1 billion on hotels in 2024. Labour…

DHS Secretary Noem Accuses Chicago Officials of Obstructing ICE

DHS Secretary Kristi Noem toured Lombard on August 8, 2025, showing four ICE arrests, firearms, and about 20…

Washington Dulles Added to Boliviana de Aviación’s International Roster

Starting November 4, 2025, BoA offers twice-weekly Santa Cruz–Washington Dulles flights (Tues/Thurs) on a Boeing 737-800, stopping in…

Four Passengers Brawl Aboard Hong Kong Airlines Flight to Seoul

A physical dispute on Hong Kong Airlines flight HX628 on August 8, 2025 involved two Mandarin-speaking and two…

Japan summer holiday travel rush: trains and flights packed nationwide

Summer 2025 travel demand in Japan has overloaded Nozomi shinkansen, Tokyo Haneda–Okinawa flights, and major airports through August…

American Airlines Adds New Québec City Routes and Boosts Capacity

American Airlines boosts Québec City connections for summer–autumn 2025: weekly Charlotte from August 10 plus daily Chicago and…

Judge Halts Construction at Everglades Deportation Facility for Two Weeks

A federal judge paused construction at the Everglades detention site on August 7, 2025, for 14 days after…

Attorney: Naser Case Exposes Who Is Being Targeted for Deportation

Mohamed Naser, a Libyan asylum seeker with no criminal history, was freed on $20,000 bond August 5, 2025,…

221(g) Notices Surge as Applicants Refuse to Make Profiles Public

On June 18, 2025, the State Department required all F, M, and J visa applicants to disclose and…

I-212 Explained: How to Apply to Reenter U.S. After Deportation

If removed, you may need Form I-212 to request consent to reapply while a 5-, 10-, 20-year, or…

Immigrant Families Face Unfair Fees That Jeopardize Unity

From July 22 and August 21, 2025, H.R. 1’s new USCIS fees take effect: many asylum, parole, and…