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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Around 40 Flights Cancelled Across Canada Including Major Airlines in Toronto and Vancouver

Approximately 40 Canadian flights were cancelled on July 31, 2025, from weather, equipment, and labor issues. Air Canada…

Ryanair Urges New Government to Reverse 150% Aviation Tax Hike

Due to France’s increased aviation tax in March 2025, Ryanair plans significant flight cuts and seat reductions. This…

Federal Charges Against LA Immigration Activist Dropped in Victory

Federal charges against Alejandro Orellana were dismissed on July 30, 2025, ending legal uncertainty after his June arrest.…

L.A. County Proposes Ban on Masked Immigration Raids Amid Federal Pushback

After a surge in masked immigration raids, L.A. County seeks an ordinance requiring visible ID from law enforcement.…

San Francisco Immigrants Rapidly Transferred to Arizona Amid 2025 Deportation Surge

Federal arrests of immigrants surged in California during June 2025, with many San Francisco detainees transferred to Arizona.…

Planning Birth Tourism to the US? Understand Your Visa Risks in 2025

US tightens rules on birth tourism starting July 31, 2025, denying visas and possible entry to pregnant travelers…

Romania Removed from U.S. Visa Waiver Program as of July 2025

Romania’s removal from the U.S. Visa Waiver Program effective May 2025 requires Romanian travelers to apply for B-1/B-2…

Majority of ICE Arrests in Trump’s First 5 Months Occurred in Border States

ICE arrests doubled in early 2025, with Texas responsible for 25%. The Trump administration reversed prior restrictions, expanding…

Immigrant Rights Group Condemns ICE Worker Arrests at Lenexa Restaurant

ICE detained 12 workers in raids on El Toro Loco Mexican Bar & Grill locations in Kansas amid…

Berks County Latino Community Faces Rising Fear Amid ICE Raids

ICE raids in Berks County surged July 2025, affecting many Latinos, including non-criminals. Nationwide detentions exceed 56,000 with…

Six More Wisconsin Sheriffs Sign ICE Cooperative Agreements in 2025

Six Wisconsin sheriffs signed 287(g) agreements in 2025, raising active ICE partnerships to 13 counties. These agreements enable…

GOP Rep. Gabe Evans Faces Voters’ Complex Immigration Views in Reelection

Rep. Gabe Evans promotes the Dignity Act, granting some undocumented immigrants legal status without citizenship. The Act demands…

CBP Found Over 1,400 Green Card Holders Inadmissible in Five Months Under Trump

CBP’s enforcement against green card holders has sharply increased since 2018, with thousands found inadmissible yearly under stricter…

ICE’s Secrecy Driven by Enforcement, Not Public Safety

ICE’s 2025 policies remove bond hearings, increase detention funding by 265%, and impose daily arrest quotas. These actions…

Ryanair Cuts Operations Across Europe Due to Rising Aviation Taxes

Ryanair will cut flights in France, Spain, Germany, Denmark, and Italy from July 2025 due to increased aviation…