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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How to Pay the $100,000 H-1B Restriction Removal Via Pay.gov

Use the official pay.gov H-1B VISA PAYMENT TO REMOVE RESTRICTION FORM to submit a $100,000 payment. Ensure all…

Saudi Vision 2030: Riyadh’s Aviation Boom Reshaping the Middle East

Saudi Arabia’s aviation plan under Vision 2030 seeks 330 million passengers by 2030, 250+ destinations, 4.5 million tons…

Sanders Aviation Mourns Flight Instructor Lainey Anderson in Montana Crash

Lainey Anderson, a Sanders Aviation instructor, died with two relatives in a crash in Montana’s Bob Marshall Wilderness.…

Canada’s 2026-2028 Immigration Plan: What to Expect and Why

The 2026–2028 plan, due fall 2025, will keep permanent resident admissions under 1% of population, prioritize economic-class skilled…

USCIS gives calcification on H-1B $100k fee rule: Who pays and Who don’t

Effective Sept 21, 2025 at 12:01 a.m. EDT, certain H-1B petitions require a $100,000 payment or DHS exception.…

Trump Administration Hunts Ways to Pay Air Traffic Controllers

On day ten of the shutdown, about 13,000 controllers and 50,000 TSA staff work unpaid. FAA faces a…

Air China Flight Catches Fire Mid-Air, Lands Safely at Changi

Air China flight CA403 made an emergency landing at Changi on Sept 10, 2023 after cabin smoke and…

Newsom Signs 2025 California Laws Boosting Worker and Immigrant Rights

A 2025 California law package expands worker protections—AB 288, SB 1100, SB 988—and immigrant safeguards like AB 495…

Could You Pass the New 2025 U.S. Citizenship Test?

Effective October 20, 2025, the civics test for Form N-400 requires 12 of 20 correct answers from a…

Judge in Chicago to Probe Operation Midway Blitz Tactics

Judge Sara Ellis will probe ICE and CBP on October 20, 2025, over use of force, tear gas,…

How Supreme Court rulings have limited accountability for ICE agents

The Supreme Court’s 2025 rulings, led by Noem v. Vasquez Perdomo and a limited Martin v. United States…

Millsboro man detained after routine ICE appointment awaits hearing

José was detained at a scheduled ICE check‑in after missing entry documents from his 2022 arrival. He awaits…

DV-2026 Eligible Countries: Complete List for U.S. Diversity Visa

The State Department’s DV-2026 list (as of October 2025) confirms most countries are eligible but excludes 19 high-immigration…

DOT Route Ban Could Intensify Airlines’ On-Time Struggles

DOT seeks to ban Chinese airlines from Russian airspace on U.S. routes, potentially effective November 2025. The change…

All STEM Occupations Targeted by Express Entry in 2025

IRCC’s 2025 Express Entry category-based draws now target 11 STEM occupations, prioritizing engineers, technologists and cybersecurity. Applicants need…