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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Sanctuary City lawsuit: Trump administration targets New Jersey cities

Trenton defends sanctuary policies amid Trump administration lawsuits targeting New Jersey cities. Local governments back immigrant protections despite…

Lowell Menorca and mother remain protected refugees in Canada

Lowell Menorca obtained refugee status in Canada after fleeing threats by Iglesia Ni Cristo in the Philippines. Canada’s…

J-1 Visa Holder denied boarding by Customs and Border Protection

A J-1 Visa Holder was denied boarding by CBP without clear reason, raising concerns over U.S. immigration transparency.…

Jose DeLeon Ventura admits illegal reentry in New Bedford case

Jose DeLeon Ventura’s guilty plea for illegal reentry highlights enforcement in New Bedford. Facing prison and deportation, his…

Bishnu Prasad Pattanaik, Cambodia-based NRI, arrested for overseas job scam

Bishnu Prasad Pattanaik was arrested for running international job scams deceiving Indian youths using fake offers abroad. Over…

Robert Tyler Wicks faces federal charges over Bangor airport bomb threats

Robert Tyler Wicks threatened to detonate a bomb at Bangor Airport, causing a major flight delay and financial…

San Diego International Airport crash reveals flaws in weather alert system

A Cessna 550 crashed on May 22, 2025, at Montgomery-Gibbs Airport due to dense fog and non-working safety…

Fire near Haneda Airport causes flight delays in Tokyo

On May 23, 2025, a factory fire near Haneda Airport caused flight delays without injuries. Past incidents include…

Komagata Maru: Canadian Prime Minister marks 1914 incident anniversary

In 1914, 376 Indian immigrants aboard Komagata Maru were denied entry to Canada. In 2025, PM Carney renewed…

Ghana cuts visa processing to five days for faster travel approvals

Effective May 2025, Ghana processes visas within five days, down from six weeks. From January 2025, African passport…

Gay Pakistani asylum seeker cases highlight challenges in the UK

In the UK, gay Pakistani asylum seekers confront rising claims, tighter immigration policies by Labour leader Keir Starmer,…

Most new Canadians are choosing to stay despite emigration reports

The 2025–2027 Immigration Plan reduces permanent resident admissions but favors temporary residents inside Canada. Most immigrants remain permanently.…

Philippines Doubles Down on Labor Export Despite Unemployment Rate

As of 2025, the Philippines leads in labor export with key policies like the Digital Nomad Visa enhancing…

Canada slashes Immigration Programs, halves Provincial Nominee quotas

From 2025, Canada cuts immigration targets drastically, reducing permanent residents and Provincial Nominee Program quotas. Express Entry favors…

Harvard University Blocked From Enrolling Foreign Students

Harvard lost SEVP certification, disrupting 6,800 international students. The Trump administration cited security issues, sparking a lawsuit and…