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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2025 Data Shows Mixed Evidence on ICE Crackdowns and Crime Decline

DHS attributes a 2025 crime decline to ICE’s crackdown, but analysis reveals many detainees lack convictions. ICE’s aggressive…

Woman Arrested by ICE on Nantucket Sent to Texas Facing Deportation

ICE’s May 2025 raids on Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard led to roughly 40 arrests. A woman arrested on…

Kolkata’s Tourism Booms with New Direct Flights to Bangkok and Singapore

With 32 lakh tourists in 2023–24 and new direct flights to Southeast Asia, Kolkata’s tourism market is rapidly…

Alberta Immigrants Report Rising Anger and Racist Narratives

Alberta immigrants experience increased racism and anxiety in 2025 alongside new immigration policies accepting PTE Core tests and…

Congress Should Reform Visa Programs to Protect Crime Victims

Congressional reforms in 2025 seek to improve U visa protections for immigrant crime victims by removing caps, expanding…

How to Retain Your Original Priority Date When Changing Employers

Keep your green card priority date by ensuring a similar job, filing a new I-140 requesting retention, and…

How to Prepare Now for Priority Date Movement and I-485 Filing

Learn the critical steps for adjusting status by monitoring your priority date, preparing documents, filing I-485 after petition…

Understanding Parallel Green Card Processes for Spouses and Their Benefits

Dual spouses can use parallel green card processes by filing separate I-140 petitions with employer sponsorship, keeping valid…

Can You Switch from H-1B to Another Status While Waiting for Priority Date?

Switching from H-1B to another nonimmigrant visa is possible but requires filing before H-1B expiration, maintaining status, and…

Does a Dependent Spouse Inherit Principal Applicant’s Priority Date Automatically?

Dependent spouses cannot automatically inherit the principal applicant’s priority date when filing their own I-140 petition. Their green…

What Is the C08 EAD Category? Complete Guide Explained

Asylum applicants awaiting decisions for 150 days without delays may apply for a C08 EAD work permit. It…

Dane County Airport Launches Nonstop Flights for Badger Fans

New nonstop flights from Dane County Regional Airport beginning July 31, 2025, align with Wisconsin Badger football games.…

Australian Airline Gets Approval to Carry Pets In-Cabin on Flights

Starting late 2025, Virgin Australia permits small pets in the cabin on domestic flights for the first time.…

Argentina Officially Launches Citizenship by Investment Framework

Argentina’s Citizenship by Investment program mandates a US$500,000 investment in key sectors, grants citizenship without residency, and promises…

NTSB Probes Flight Training in January Midair Collision Hearings

The NTSB is investigating a deadly January collision caused by training gaps, faulty altimeters, and disabled safety equipment.…