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 Snowbirds Required to Provide Fingerprints for U.S. Travel

Starting March 12, 2025, Canadian snowbirds and long-term U.S. visitors must comply with new Homeland Security rules, requiring…

Minnesota Lawmakers to Debate Immigration Sanctuaries and Food Aid

On March 12, 2025, Minnesota lawmakers will address two major issues: stricter measures on immigration sanctuaries and increased…

Trump Will Not Impose 50% Tariff on Canadian Steel, Advisor Confirms

President Trump will not implement 50% tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum imports as previously suggested, according to…

China Plans to Strengthen Ties with Canada Based on Mutual Respect

On March 10, 2025, China announced its intention to strengthen relations with Canada founded on mutual respect and…

U.S. Plans to Enforce Visitor Registration Law, Informs Canada

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced it will enforce a visitor registration law starting March 9, 2025.…

Trump Plans to Double Tariffs on Canadian Aluminum and Steel

On March 11, 2025, President Trump announced doubling planned tariffs on Canadian aluminum and steel, intensifying trade tensions…

Friedrich Merz Signals Germany May Reject Asylum Rules Set by Brussels

Germany's plans to tighten asylum rules and potentially expel migrants have caused tension within the European Union. By…

What Mark Carney’s Leadership Could Mean for Canada’s Immigration System

Mark Carney, Canada's incoming Prime Minister, raises expectations for immigration reform as Liberal Party leader from March 10,…

Mark Carney: The New Face Leading Canada’s Liberal Party

Mark Carney, Canada's new Liberal leader and prime minister, is a renowned economist and former central banker. With…

Trump’s New Travel Ban Targets Entry from Specific Countries

The Trump administration plans a new travel ban by March 2025, potentially restricting U.S. entry for individuals from…

ICE Arrests Green Card Holders as Rubio Talks Deportation Plans

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has begun arresting legal permanent residents (green card holders), intensifying immigration enforcement.…

Azamat Baratov Sent to U.S. Over Visa Fraud Charges

Azamat Baratov, a 32-year-old Kyrgyz national, was extradited from Kyrgyzstan to the U.S. on March 5, 2025, to…

Palestinian Student Leader Mahmoud Khalil Detained at Columbia University

On March 9, 2025, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents detained Mahmoud Khalil, a leading Palestinian student…

Trump Hints at Higher Tariffs on Mexico, Canada; Won’t Dismiss Recession

President Donald Trump suggested tariffs on Mexico and Canada might increase and avoided dismissing the possibility of a…

DHS Launches New Registration Rule, Penalties for Noncompliance

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) introduced a new alien registration form for up to 3.2 million immigrants.…