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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Venezuelan Immigrants Leave U.S. as TPS Expiration Takes Effect

U.S. officials ended Venezuelan TPS on November 7, 2025, affecting roughly 600,000 people across two expirations. The decision…

UK asylum overhaul: refugees may be forced to return home if safe

The UK will switch to a 30-month temporary refugee status from 2025, with periodic reviews that can end…

Naturalized U.S. Citizens Feel Unsafe as Trump Policy Shifts

A 2025 DOJ push and Project 2025 policies have heightened denaturalization efforts and border scrutiny, prompting fear among…

Federal immigration enforcement in Charlotte amid local opposition

Federal agents from Border Patrol and ICE deployed briefly to Charlotte in November 2025, drawing unanimous local opposition.…

FAA Begins Flight Restoration After Shutdown Strain; Limits Remain

On Nov. 15, 2025, the FAA eased required flight cuts to 3% at 40 busy hubs after the…

December 2025 Visa Bulletin: EB Chooses Up, Family Faces Delays

December’s bulletin favors employment categories with forward movement in Final Action Dates, notably for China and India, while…

Sumit Nagal Secures Chinese Visa for Australian Open Wild-Card Playoff

After an unexplained visa refusal, Sumit Nagal obtained a Chinese visa with government and diplomatic help to play…

Government Reopened: What It Means for Aviation Delays and Schedules

With the government reopened in November 2025, airlines can restore bookings within 24–48 hours, but airport and FAA…

AustraliaMigrate Expands Employer Visas as Skills Shortage Deepens

Responding to rising employer demand and the Skills Crisis, AustraliaMigrate expanded services after the SID visa replaced TSS…

Canada Grants Full Certification to Pipistrel Velis Electro Trainer

Transport Canada approved the Pipistrel Velis Electro on November 12, 2025 after 400+ tests since 2022. The electric…

Immigrate to Canada as an Occupational Therapist: A Practical Guide

2025 Express Entry healthcare draws highlight Occupational Therapy, enabling internationally educated therapists to seek permanent residence while pursuing…

UK Eyes Denmark-Style Hardline Asylum Model: A Realistic Look

Since 2015 Denmark shifted to time-limited protection, tougher asylum standards, integration conditions, and an active returns system. Offshore…

Visiting Canada for the FIFA World Cup with a Criminal Record

Normal border and visa rules apply during the 2026 World Cup; convictions do not get automatic passes. Admissibility…

358 Kyrgyzstanis with Foreign Citizenship Receive 2-Year Meken Cards

On November 14, 2025, Kyrgyz authorities issued 358 two-year Meken cards to diaspora members. The cards offer visa-free…

Canada Births 2024: Over 40% Have Foreign-Born Mothers, StatsCan Reveals

In 2024, 42.3% of Canadian births were to foreign-born mothers, nearly double the 1997 share; total births rose…