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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Travelers Can Now Check TSA Wait Times Remotely Before Airport Arrival

U.S. airports now provide real-time TSA Wait Times and parking availability via MyTSA app. The July 2025 end…

California Chief Justice Issues Statement on Immigration Enforcement at Courthouses

Chief Justice Guerrero warns that ICE courthouse presence in California deters justice access. New federal law boosts enforcement…

Student’s F1 Visa Denied at Delhi Consulate: ‘Apply Again, Can’t Grant Now’

F-1 visa rejection rates for Indian students rose sharply at the Delhi consulate after August 2025 due to…

Agencies Push Back as ICE Recruits from Its 287(g) Partners

ICE incentivizes officers from 287(g) agencies with up to $50,000 bonuses and loan repayments to hire 10,000 personnel…

Essential Documents to Organize During Multiple Green Card Processes and Job Changes

Organize green card and employment documents, including Form I-90 filings and the updated Form I-9. Keep certified translations,…

Navigating TN Visa Grace Period and Travel After Job Loss

If you lose your job on a TN visa, a new 60-day grace period lets you find work,…

Rules and Risks for H-1B Holders Taking Breaks or Quitting Jobs

Maintaining H-1B status requires active sponsorship. Following job loss, a 60-day grace period allows transfer petitions. Unauthorized leaves…

Turkmen Migrants Face Growing Deportations Amid Russia’s 2025 Crackdown

Turkmen migrants in Russia face heightened deportations and stricter rules, including biometric requirements and shorter legal stays. The…

UK Home Office Tightens Student Visa Compliance, More Universities on Action Plans

From mid-2025 UKVI tightens student-sponsor rules: visa refusal below 5%, enrolment 95%, completion 90%, RAG ratings public, AQF…

Qatar Airways & British Airways Launch 5 London Flights in 35 Minutes

Qatar Airways expands Heathrow flights to 10 daily in winter 2025, partnering with British Airways for coordinated schedules.…

US Visa Waivers Slashed: Prepare for Mandatory Interview Queues

From September 2, 2025, the U.S. will require in-person interviews for most nonimmigrant visa applicants, including renewals. Age-based…

MHK Warns Isle of Man Work Permit System Is Open to Abuse

From 2024, the Isle of Man increases Worker Migrant visa salaries, introduces employer sponsor licences, and adds a…

Is UAE Granting Golden Visa to Farmers? Two Thai Women First Recipients

Two Thai date palm farmers received UAE Golden Visas in 2025, marking policy updates that now include sustainable…

Interfaith Meeting Focuses on Immigration Reform Challenges

Faith leaders nationwide united in 2025 for humane immigration reform amid Trump-era policy changes. They championed protections for…

Oklahoma Schools Lead Immigration Debate with New Enrollment Rules

Oklahoma approved a controversial rule to require proof of citizenship for K-12 public school enrollment, pending legislative and…