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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Freeing a Wrongly Detained Imam Won’t Fix Immigration Law, Zorn Warns

A wrongly detained imam’s release reveals systemic immigration failures: outdated laws, nearly 3.9 million court backlogs, and funding…

Nashville Immigration Sweeps Deterring Crime Victims From Reporting

A May 2025 ICE and Tennessee Highway Patrol sweep arrested nearly 200 people in Davidson County, concentrating stops…

Could Your Asylum Case Be Dismissed Over the $100 Annual Fee?

Starting in 2025, asylum applicants must pay a $100 filing fee and $100 annually while cases remain pending.…

Shutdown Triggers Air Traffic Controller Shortages, Delays Nationwide

The October 2025 shutdown worsened chronic air traffic controller shortages, forcing unpaid essential staff to work and triggering…

Flights From Adani’s Navi Mumbai Airport Begin in December 2025

Navi Mumbai International Airport will start commercial flights in December 2025 after an October 8 inauguration. Phase 1…

Aadhaar Not Proof of Birth, Residence, or Citizenship, CEC Says

The Election Commission clarified on Oct 6, 2025 that Aadhaar only proves identity and cannot establish birth, residence,…

Duffy to discuss shutdown impact on Newark Airport

With the shutdown in its sixth day, Newark Liberty faces strains as controllers and TSA officers work unpaid.…

Lithuania: Balloons Carrying Cigarettes Force Vilnius Airport Closure

In 2023, 25 helium balloons from Belarus entered Lithuanian airspace, prompting a temporary Vilnius Airport closure after two…

ICE Expands 24/7 Social Media Surveillance to Target Deportation Leads

In 2025 ICE will launch a 24/7 Social Media Surveillance unit with about 30 contractors to scan public…

Nasiriyah International Airport 85% complete, opening by 2025 year-end

Nasiriyah International Airport is 85% complete and set to open by end-2025, with runway finished, exterior 95% complete,…

Fragmented Legal System and Deportation Threat Hinder College Access

Access to U.S. colleges for undocumented students is uneven: admission rules and tuition depend on state and campus.…

US OPT Scams: Unpaid Work Triggers F-1 Visa Panic Today

Authorities are auditing OPT and STEM OPT employers after scams involving fake payrolls and unpaid work. STEM OPT…

Etihad Resumes Zanzibar Summer Service for 2026 with Four Weekly Flights

From June 14–September 6, 2026, Etihad will operate four weekly Airbus A320 flights between Abu Dhabi and Zanzibar…

Newfoundland and Labrador Issues Invitations to PNP and AIP in 2025

In September 2025 Newfoundland and Labrador issued 570 ITAs across two draws, boosted PNP nominations to 2,050 for…

New York ICE Detainees Struggle to Communicate with Attorneys

Attorneys and advocates report that New York jails holding ICE detainees block or delay calls, video visits, and…