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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American 737 Max Suffers Two Blown Tires and Hydraulic Leak in Denver

American Airlines Flight 3023 had tire blowouts and a fire during takeoff at Denver on July 26, 2025.…

Visa Interview Waivers Ended for H-1B and Foreign Workers

Starting September 2025, most nonimmigrant visa applicants must attend in-person interviews, ending widespread interview waivers. H-1B and other…

Expert Affirms TSA PreCheck Still Offers Compelling Benefits Amid Changes

In 2025, TSA ended the shoes-off mandate but requires REAL ID for all domestic flights. TSA PreCheck still…

Shannon Airport Sees 10% Passenger Surge This August Bank Holiday

Shannon Airport's passenger traffic rose 10% over August Bank Holiday 2025, driven by Ryanair's expanded services and a…

Restaurants Canada Urges Immediate Work Permits for Asylum Seekers

Restaurants Canada calls for immediate work permits for asylum seekers amid massive labour shortages. Federal processing averages 45…

ICE Agents Tell Texas Man to Shave Beard After Arrest Mishap

In 2025, no reports confirm ICE ordered a Texas man to shave his beard after arrest. ICE focuses…

Refugees Stuck in Visa Limbo for 13 Years Appeal to Parliament

In 2025 Canada, refugee visa delays impact over 100,000 cases amid cuts from 29,000 to 20,000 admissions. Backlog…

Surat Visa Scam: Man Deported from Zurich Over Forged Canadian Visa

A Surat man was deported in April 2025 from Zurich over forged Canadian visa documents. A Surat consultancy…

Saudi Arabia Grants 30-Day Exit Period for Expired Visit Visa Holders

The 30-day grace period in Saudi Arabia lets expired visit visa holders leave without fines until August 25,…

Free Immigration Legal Counsel Expands in Walla Walla Amid Rising Tensions

Walla Walla expands free immigration legal counsel as ICE enforcement and deportations increase in 2025. CWJFON, WWIRC, and…

Lawyer Urges Canada to Expedite Visa Approvals Amid Gaza Crisis

Visa delays for Palestinians in Gaza threaten lives as only 1,200 visas were approved by June 2025 under…

Canada Faces Rising Flight Cancellations Amid Severe Weather and Trade Strains

Flight cancellations in Canada surged in 2025 driven by weather, demand drops, and trade tensions. Air Canada suspends…

Oman’s 2025 Airport Traffic Growth Highlights Tourism and Infrastructure Gains

Oman’s airport traffic dipped 3% early 2025 but rose 2% in June. Muscat remains busiest, though down 3.5%,…

Delta Co-Pilot Arrested at SFO on Child Sexual Abuse Material Charges

Delta Air Lines co-pilot was arrested July 26, 2025, at San Francisco Airport for child sexual abuse charges.…

Europe Sees Decline in Irregular Migration Despite Political Tensions

Europe’s migration dropped 25% by early 2025 despite global displacement growth. The EU enforces stricter borders and offshores…