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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Nearly 100 Arrested in Immigration Raids at Colony Ridge, Texas

A February 2025 joint operation in Colony Ridge, Texas, led to nearly 100 arrests, targeting illegal immigrants, including…

Southwest Airlines Pilot Avoids Runway Crash at Chicago Midway Airport

On February 25, 2025, a Southwest Airlines flight aborted landing at Chicago Midway Airport to avoid a private…

Judge Rules Trump Administration Must Pay Millions Owed to Aid Contractors

A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to pay withheld foreign aid funds to contractors and nonprofits, following…

Canada Visa Rule Changes Force Closures of IELTS Centres in Punjab

Canada's visa policy changes have caused a sharp decline in IELTS enrollment in Punjab, India, forcing 30% of…

Woman Impersonates 13 Others to Cheat Life in the UK Citizenship Test

A 42-year-old UK woman was arrested for impersonating 13 people to cheat the citizenship test, using disguises and…

‘France Visa Free’ Campaign Calls on UK MPs to Rethink EU Travel Limits

The "France Visa Free" group is lobbying UK MPs to review the EU's 90/180-day rule, which limits UK…

Divorce and the EB-5 Program: Navigating Jointly Owned Investment Funds

Divorce during an EB-5 application involving jointly owned investment funds complicates the process. Implications differ based on timing:…

Inherited Funds, Gifts, and the EB-5 Visa: Navigating Documentation Hurdles

Inherited and gifted funds can be used for an EB-5 investor visa if proven lawful. Applicants face challenges…

VAWA Self-Petition: Protecting Visa Status After Domestic Violence

Noncitizens facing divorce due to domestic violence can maintain U.S. legal status through VAWA provisions, including self-petitions, battered…

How the Child Status Protection Act Helps Children Avoid ‘Aging Out’ Risks

The Child Status Protection Act safeguards children in family visa applications from losing eligibility due to turning 21…

Revoking Elon Musk’s Canadian Citizenship Would Face Legal Hurdles

Revoking Elon Musk's Canadian citizenship, despite public petition support, is legally complex and unlikely. Canadian law allows revocation…

Social Security Offices Set to Close Nationwide After DOGE Budget Cuts

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is closing Social Security offices, aiming to cut costs and consolidate government…

Trump’s Immigration Policy Change Sparks Fear, Keeps Kids From School

The Trump administration's new policy rescinds protections against immigration arrests at schools, sparking fear among immigrant families and…

Houston Group Raises Alarm Over ICE Focus on Unaccompanied Migrant Children

A Houston-based immigration advocacy group is alarmed by reports of an ICE directive targeting unaccompanied migrant children for…

Over 230,000 Canadians Call for Revoking Elon Musk’s Citizenship

Over 230,000 Canadians signed a petition urging the revocation of Elon Musk's citizenship, citing his ties to Trump's…