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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Trump’s 2025 Travel Ban: Who Is Impacted and Economic Costs

The 2025 U.S. travel ban blocks visas and entry from 19 countries, severely impacting families, education, and the…

USCIS Updates Family-Based Green Card Rules Effective August 2025

USCIS's August 2025 policy update tightens family-based green card petition reviews with heightened fraud checks. Approval of Form…

Tuberculosis Threatens Immigrants at Tacoma ICE Detention Center

Seven detainees at Tacoma ICE detention center are suspected of tuberculosis following transfers from Anchorage. Allegations of overcrowding…

Lawyers and Volunteers Unite to Stop ICE Detainments Outside Portland Court

Portland sees a sharp rise in ICE courthouse arrests in 2025, with over 275 arrests in June alone.…

San Jose Police Chief Uses AI to Reassure Residents on Immigration Policy

San Jose police assure immigrants they do not enforce immigration laws via an AI-translated message. A 2025 city…

Tennessee Governor Deploys National Guard to Support ICE Deportations

Tennessee’s 2025 policies expand ICE cooperation, using the National Guard for administrative support and increasing local law enforcement’s…

Egyptian Failed Asylum Seeker Drowned Trying to Board Ship to Canada

An Egyptian failed asylum seeker drowned in 2025 at Southampton docks targeting Canada. The UK faces 79,000 pending…

Australians Widely Aware of Labor’s Broken Immigration Promises

Labor’s 2025 migration strategy centers on skilled workers with 185,000 permanent places and aims to reduce net migration…

Louisiana in Talks with Trump to Operate Immigration Jail at Angola

Negotiations underway to use Angola’s Camp J for immigration detention, led by Governor Landry’s executive order to expedite…

Air Canada Strike Looms: How Flight Cancellations Will Affect Travelers

A possible Air Canada strike starting August 19–20, 2025, threatens thousands of flight cancellations during peak summer travel.…

Traveling Internationally on Advance Parole with Pending I-601 Waiver Risks

Advance Parole allows travel during green card processing, but traveling with a pending I-601 waiver risks denial by…

Guide for Canadian L1-A Visa Holders Entering US Border Under USMCA

Under USMCA, Canadian L1-A executives enter the US without a visa stamp by presenting an approved USCIS petition.…

Canada to Require Language Tests for Open Work Permits Starting 2026

From 2026, Canada mandates language testing for specific open work permit applicants, including spouses, under the International Mobility…

Europe-Canada Flights Reach Record High in August 2025, Cirium Reports

Europe-Canada flights hit highest monthly volume in August 2025, increasing 5% from 2024. Air Canada leads expansion with…

Boeing Plans 737 MAX Production Increase Every Six Months

Boeing maintains a 38-plane monthly 737 MAX production rate under FAA limits due to past safety issues. The…