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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Harvard Loses Right to Enroll International Students

DHS revoked Harvard’s SEVP certification in May 2025, affecting 6,793 international students. They must transfer, change visa status,…

Optional Practical Training faces stricter checks for foreign graduates

OPT permits F-1 students to work up to 12 months post-graduation, with a 24-month STEM extension. In May…

Immigration courts see rise in arrests by ICE, including in Chicago

ICE arrests rose sharply inside Chicago immigration courts in May 2025, targeting migrants without criminal records. New policies…

FAIR backs House Reconciliation Bill for record border security funding

The House passed a $151.3 billion immigration enforcement bill on May 22, 2025, enhancing border security and ICE…

Cessna 550 Slams Into San Diego’s Murphy Canyon Homes

A Cessna 550 crashed in Murphy Canyon, San Diego, on May 22, 2025, killing occupants and damaging 15…

IndiGo faces lease deadline for Boeing 777s from Turkish Airlines

IndiGo’s Boeing 777 leases from Turkish Airlines expire May 31, 2025. Due to diplomatic disputes and security issues,…

Etihad Airways brings back A380 to London Heathrow on key routes

Etihad Airways redeployed its A380 fleet on key international routes from 2023, expanding through 2025. Increased capacity, premium…

ZeroAvia to build hydrogen-electric powertrain plant in Scotland

ZeroAvia’s Scottish factory opening by 2028 will create 350 skilled jobs manufacturing hydrogen-electric powertrains. Supported by £9 million…

British School of Aviation and IFA launch new training for engineers

BSA and IFA partnered to offer free Airbus A320 training and IFA membership to apprentices, tackling engineering workforce…

Madrid Airport sets nighttime access restrictions over homeless crisis

Madrid Airport restricts nighttime entry to passengers, workers, and companions starting May 21, 2025, to address a homeless…

FAA Slams Newark With New Flight Caps Through October

FAA flight caps at Newark Liberty limit flights to reduce delays during runway construction and staffing shortages until…

Denver International Airport reopens Park on the Plaza for summer 2025

“Park on the Plaza” at Denver International Airport offers relaxation and activities pre-security from May 24 to September…

Southwest Oregon Regional Airport: NTSB releases report on runway excursion

A HondaJet skidded off Southwest Oregon Regional Airport’s wet runway on April 7, 2025. The NTSB’s preliminary report…

IRCC updates processing times for Citizenship Applications in Canada

Canada’s IRCC reports slower processing for citizenship and new PR cards. Economic immigration times vary; visas show region-based…

Canada changes visitor visa rules for applicants from Punjab

Canada ended automatic 10-year visitor visas in 2025 for Indian tourists from Punjab. Increased border discretion and stricter…