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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Canada’s Small Landlords Face Uncertainty as Student Demand Falls

A federal cap on study permits led to a roughly 70% fall in international student arrivals in 2025…

Lake County Sees Unprecedented Federal Immigration Activity This Week

A large-scale ICE deployment — about 300 agents based at Naval Station Great Lakes — has led to…

Denmark Imposes Zero-Quota on Non-EU Nurses for 2025–2026

From Oct 7, 2025 to Dec 31, 2026 Denmark sets a zero quota on new authorization-related permits for…

Verijet Files Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Says It Will Not Resume Flights

Verijet entered Chapter 7 liquidation on October 9, 2025 (Case No. 25-21901), reporting $38.7M liabilities and $2.5M assets.…

Immigrant Communities in Memphis in Crisis Mode as ICE Surge Persists

The Memphis Safe Task Force began Sept. 29, 2025, deploying the National Guard and federal agencies. By Oct.…

Paramjit Singh, Green Card Holder, ICE Delays Brain Tumor Surgery

Paramjit Singh, a green card holder and Fort Wayne business owner, has been in ICE custody since July…

BU Expands Opposition to DHS Four-Year Visa Limit Proposal

DHS proposed replacing D/S with a fixed four-year limit for most F-1 and J-1 stays, shortening grace periods…

Vigil for Missouri Man Who Died in ICE Custody Demands Reform

Following the death of 34-year-old Cruz-Silva in ICE custody, a Missouri vigil urged reforms: better medical and mental…

Doc Rivers condemns Chicago ICE arrests: It’s awful to watch

Doc Rivers criticized ICE mass arrests in Chicago, citing images of zip-tied detainees and urging unity. Since September…

Growing Number of US Veterans Arrested in ICE Raid Protests

Veterans were among those arrested during 2025 ICE raids, especially at Glass House Farms on July 10. Allegations…

New Express Entry Scam Distorting Canada’s Immigration System

Fraud rings are selling fake TEF/TCF French results to boost CRS scores for Express Entry in 2025. IRCC…

California Law Lets Immigrant Parents Name a Caregiver if Deported

AB 495, signed September 2025, requires California schools and providers to accept Caregiver Authorization Affidavits and short-term guardianships…

ICE Director Calls NY ‘No Name Given’ CDL Really Scary

A New York CDL listing “No Name Given Anmol” led to ICE arrest and removal proceedings after an…

Child Tax Credit 2026: Families get $2,200 per qualifying child

For 2026 the Child Tax Credit is $2,200 per qualifying child, with up to $1,700 refundable. Phaseouts begin…

Ryanair Presses Spain to Cut Airport Fees as Capacity Drops

Ryanair plans to cut about 3 million seats in Spain across winter 2025-26 and summer 2026, citing a…