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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Measles Case Tied to Anchorage Airport Exposure Monday Evening

A confirmed measles case passed through Anchorage airport Monday evening amid a national 2025 surge (1,596 CDC-confirmed cases).…

Revised U.S. Citizenship Test Takes Effect Oct 20, 2025 for Applicants

Starting October 20, 2025, USCIS requires the 2025 Naturalization Civics Test for new N-400 filings: 128-question pool, up…

Supreme Court Preserves H-4 EAD Rights for H-1B Families

On October 14, 2025 the Supreme Court declined review in Save Jobs USA v. DHS, leaving the D.C.…

Dallas arrests suspect in TikTok bounty plot against ICE agents

Eduardo Aguilar, 23, was arrested in Dallas after allegedly posting a TikTok offering $10,000 per ICE agent killed.…

NB Issues 522 Invitations Across Express Entry and Skilled Worker

New Brunswick issued 522 invitations (Oct 6–9, 2025), with 221 for Express Entry (valid provincial employment), 91 for…

EB-5 Unreserved: No Oct–Nov 2025 Final Action Date Movement

EB-5 Unreserved cutoffs did not change between October and November 2025. ROW stayed Current; China: Final Action 08DEC2015,…

Hackers Dox Hundreds of Trump’s Masked ICE Agents and DHS Officials

The Com leaked verified personal data for hundreds of DHS, DOJ and FBI employees, including some home addresses.…

Khalil Allowed Free US Travel as Deportation Case Moves Forward

A judge lifted Mahmoud Khalil’s travel limits, allowing nationwide movement with ICE notice while his deportation under INA…

FAA Approves SEA Expansion, New Terminal Planned by 2032

FAA approval in 2025 lets SEA proceed with a second terminal featuring 19 gates and capacity for 56…

Australia Subclass 494 Visa 2025: 5-Year Regional Provisional

From October 21, 2025, Australia reopens the Subclass 494 five‑year regional employer‑sponsored visa. Requirements include under‑45 age, three…

Canada and Italy Tighten Citizenship by Descent in 2025 Reforms

Canada’s Bill C-3 (Oct 2025) requires parents born abroad to have 1,095 days in Canada within five years…

University of Sydney Remains Denied 2026 International Student Places

The University of Sydney’s 2026 NOSC stays at 11,900; it received no increase. The government tied allocations to…

SpaceX Starship launches could delay 12,000 Florida flights annually

FAA modeling shows up to 120 Starship operations yearly in Florida could cause 40-minute to two-hour airspace closures,…

ICE Expands Surveillance, Targeting Immigrants and Antifa Movements

In 2025 ICE expanded surveillance with Palantir’s ImmigrationOS, 24/7 social media hubs, and broader data sharing. USCIS gained…

Australian Banks Granted Powers to Fight Crypto-Linked Scams Targeting International Students

On October 17, 2025 Australia proposed laws granting AUSTRAC powers to restrict high-risk products, including crypto ATMs, and…