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 Administration Unleashes ‘Secret Weapon’ on Activist Judges

The Trump administration’s efforts to control immigration courts—judge removals, policy directives, and rare legal tools—led to mounting backlogs…

Fabian Schmidt, green card holder, freed after detention at Logan Airport

Green card holder Fabian Schmidt faced two months’ detention at Logan Airport in 2025, despite only dismissed prior…

White South African Refugees Get Trump’s Special Welcome in Iowa

Sixty White South African Refugees resettled in Iowa under Trump’s policy, sparking debate on double standards, fast-tracking, and…

Hyderabad students face long waits for US Visa Appointments as deadlines near

Hyderabad students encounter 75-day F1 visa waits—the longest in India—causing panic and risk of missed deadlines. Despite thousands…

Hackers Expose GlobalX Airlines’ Deportation Flight Secrets

A May 2025 cyberattack compromised GlobalX Airlines’ systems, leaking deportation flight manifests of Venezuelan migrants and sparking concerns…

UAE expands Golden Visa opportunities to more professionals, including nurses

UAE expands Golden Visa eligibility to nurses, educators, content creators, gamers, and yacht professionals. The 10-year residency offers…

U.S. Sends Third-Country Migrants to Distant Nations

Since January 2025, over 350 U.S. deportation flights have removed third-country migrants globally. Countries accept arrivals after deals…

Indonesia strips Satria Arta Kumbara of citizenship over Russian Army ties

Satria Arta Kumbara, a former Indonesian marine, lost his citizenship after joining the Russian Army without presidential consent.…

Baltazar Deported Days After Good Friday Jesus Role

Baltazar, known for his Good Friday play role, was deported under Operation Tidal Wave just ten days later.…

ICE Raids Kona Coffee Farms Targeting Kids and Workers

Kona’s coffee farms were raided by ICE and Homeland Security Investigations in May 2025, targeting undocumented workers and…

Horse Racing Industry Workers Win Legal Status Break

A regulatory change enables horse racing workers with H-2B visas to more easily secure green cards. Employers must…

SMC Student Deported After ICE Arrest in West Los Angeles

Santa Monica College responded quickly after a student’s May 2025 ICE-related deportation by reaffirming privacy, legal, and emotional…

Qatar Airways Launches First Ever In-Flight E-Sports Battle

Qatar Airways hosted the first-ever inflight e-sports competition on a Boeing 777 using Starlink WiFi, bringing fast, free…

Qatar Airways Jet Halts Prague Airport With Hydraulic Leak

A Qatar Airways Airbus A330-300’s hydraulic leak forced the main runway at Prague closed for an hour on…

Spirit Airlines Shocks Flyers With Extra Legroom Upgrade

Spirit Airlines will launch 32-inch extra legroom Go Comfy seats fleetwide by July 2025. The new package includes…