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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Albuquerque International Sunport Adds Two New Nonstop Flights for Balloon Fiesta

For the 2024 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta from October 5–13, Spirit Airlines offers daily nonstop flights from Dallas-Fort…

Enhancements at Honolulu’s Daniel K. Inouye Airport Elevate Traveler Experience

Honolulu’s airport upgrades include new Terminal 1 gates and security lanes, nightly runway closures for repairs, and a…

Delta Buses 200 Passengers to Hotel with Insufficient Rooms After Flight Cancellation

Delta canceled its Minneapolis–Amsterdam flight on May 13, 2025, after mechanical and catering failures. Around 200 passengers struggled…

Kentucky Businesses Address Impact of New Immigration Law Changes

Kentucky faces stricter immigration enforcement with Louisville on the DHS Sanctuary Jurisdictions List. HB 344 proposes ending sanctuary…

How Canada’s Start-Up Visa Supports Americans Relocating to Canada

The Start-Up Visa program grew rapidly in 2024 but will see reduced quotas through 2027. New open work…

U.S. Homeland Security Targets Menlo Park, Mountain View Over Immigration Policies

Menlo Park and Mountain View are officially listed as sanctuary jurisdictions by DHS since May 2025. DHS revoked…

Education-Related Jobs Targeted by Canada’s Express Entry Draws

Canada’s 2025 Express Entry education category helps address teacher shortages by inviting professionals with six months’ experience in…

DHS Publishes List of Sanctuary Cities and Counties Obstructing Immigration Enforcement

The DHS released a list labeling 500+ sanctuary jurisdictions on May 29, 2025, following Trump’s Executive Order 14287.…

Alabama Legislature Passes Only Two Immigration Bills Amid Broader Push

Alabama’s 2025 laws SB53 and SB63 enforce immigration checks, criminalize smuggling, and require DNA collection from undocumented detainees.…

Reports Reveal Over 500-Day Waits for Canadian Visitor Visas

Processing delays for Canadian visitor visas remain high in 2025, with some applicants waiting over 500 days. Improvements…

Reports of Children Being Zip-Tied at San Antonio Immigration Court

ICE detained families and zip-tied children at San Antonio Immigration Court in May 2025 after dismissals. Expedited removal…

ICE Arrests Convicted Honduran in Maryland Amid Sanctuary Policy Dispute

In May 2025, ICE arrested Alex Yonatan Flores-Arce, released twice under Howard County’s sanctuary policy. ICE criticizes such…

Report: Half a Million Dreamers Face Risk of Deportation

Dreamers face ongoing uncertainty as courts challenge DACA’s legality. About half a million retain protections outside Texas. Congress…

Homeland Security Labels Minnesota, Twin Cities Sanctuary Cities Defying Federal Immigration Laws

Minnesota’s sanctuary designation by DHS highlights conflict over immigration enforcement. State policies protect undocumented immigrants’ rights, expanding healthcare…

Supreme Court Allows Trump to End Safe-Haven Program for CHNV Migrants

On May 30, 2025, the Supreme Court approved ending the CHNV parole program, impacting 532,000 migrants who lose…