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 Immigration Strengthens National Unity Amid 2025 Policy Shift

Canada’s 2025–2027 immigration plan lowers permanent resident targets (395,000 in 2025) and prioritizes those already in Canada, reserving…

Fears of Immigration Raids Didn’t Stop Hundreds from Seeking Care

In 2025 Colorado, a trusted community health fair reached over 900 people despite enforcement fears, providing about 300…

Southern California Faith Leaders Rally to Support Immigrants Facing Deportation

After a surge in arrests starting June 2025, faith leaders in Southern California provide court vigils, material aid,…

ICE to Open Tent Detention Facility at Fort Bliss, Texas on Aug 17

Camp East Montana opens August 17, 2025, at Fort Bliss with 1,000 beds, expanding weekly toward 3,000 and…

Supporters Rally to Free Alabama Social Worker Detained by ICE

After a speeding stop, ICE detained bilingual advocate Giovanna Hernandez-Martinez in early August 2025, confirmed August 7. HICA…

Trump Burger Owner Roland Beainy Faces Deportation After DHS Alleges Immigration Fraud

Trump Burger co‑owner Roland Beainy faces deportation after a May 2025 arrest; USCIS revoked his marriage petition, alleging…

Vermonters Demand Airport Action to Stop ICE Transfers at BTV

Over 100 residents protested August 6 at BTV, citing videos and a public database alleging over 500 ICE…

LA Streetwear Brands Unite Amid Fear After June 6 ICE Raid

ICE’s June 6, 2025 raid on Ambiance Apparel caused immediate 50% sales declines and 33–50% foot-traffic losses in…

Calls Grow for Oversight After Home Depot Immigration Raid in Los Angeles

Border Patrol arrested 16 people at a Home Depot on August 6, 2025, using a rented Penske truck…

US Suspends Routine Visa Services in Zimbabwe, Hurting 2025 Travel Plans

On August 7, 2025, the U.S. Embassy in Harare paused all routine visa services due to national security…

Express Entry Draw #359: 1,000 CEC Invitations Issued August 7, 2025

Express Entry Draw #359 (August 7, 2025) issued 1,000 ITAs to CEC candidates with a CRS cut-off of…

Canada Opens New PR Pathway — Jobs at 118 Firms Claim Examined

Before December 31, 2025, Canada will replace the EMPP with a permanent PR pathway focused on skilled refugees,…

Purdue pharmacy student Yeonsoo Go released after ICE detention

Purdue student Yeonsoo Go, on an R-2 dependent visa valid through December 2025, was detained after a New…

Human Rights Community Condemns Deportation of Nassera Dutour

Nassera Dutour, CFDA president, was detained and deported at Algiers' Houari Boumediene Airport on July 30, 2025. Authorities…

UMass Poll Shows Majority Support Path to Citizenship for Law-Abiding Undocumented Immigrants

Most Americans support a citizenship path for law-abiding undocumented immigrants, with 61%-63% favoring this in 2025. Support is…