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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Federal Judge Likely to Intervene at Broadview ICE Facility

Judge Gettleman is expected to rule Wednesday on a TRO after testimony that Broadview ICE has become overcrowded…

Oklahoma Conducts Highway Immigration Operation Along Arkansas Border

In a 15-hour Operation Guardian sweep on I-40, Oklahoma troopers and ICE stopped 500+ vehicles and arrested 73…

Judge Slams Chicago ICE Facility as Disturbing and Unconstitutional

Federal court scrutiny of Broadview ICE intensified after a judge described detainee accounts as "disturbing, disgusting, and unconstitutional."…

American Airlines Announces Management Cuts at Texas Headquarters

American Airlines will cut a small number of mid-management and support roles at its Fort Worth headquarters to…

Canada Expands Accelerated H-1B Pathway Among Tech Talent Measures

Canada introduced a pathway for H-1B holders in the U.S. offering a three-year open work permit, quicker processing,…

Canada Stabilizes Immigration at 380,000 PRs with 5% Temp Cap

Canada’s 2025–2027 plan anchors permanent admissions at 395,000 (2025), then 380,000 (2026) and 365,000 (2027), and targets shrinking…

Malta Holds World’s Most Expensive Visa Title for 2025

Malta’s 2025 Permanent Residence Programme requires roughly USD 6.2 million and grants full citizenship, EU passport benefits, voting…

Canada Faces 60–70% Plunge in International Students Under New Rules

After policy changes in 2025, Canada’s international student arrivals plunged—44,105 Jan–July (69% down), approvals at 30% and study-permit…

How Migrants Stall Deportation by Claiming Slavery Abroad (NRM)

Claims of trafficking or modern slavery linked to Libya activate the NRM, halting deportations for a two-stage Home…

Cuban Deportations to Mexico Under Trump: Uncertain Futures

Hundreds of Cubans detained in Florida tent camps since July 2025 face accelerated deportations after humanitarian parole ended…

Gardaí Believe Accelerant Used in Drogheda Asylum Centre Fire

A suspected arson on October 31, 2025 at the Drogheda IPAS centre led to a late-night rescue of…

Which Country Delivers More Value for Visa Processing Fees?

Europe stays cost-competitive in 2025: Schengen short-stay visas cost INR 7,200 (≈ €80), Germany’s business visa matches that…

Lincolnwood Trustees Call for Immigration Signs but Take No Action

Lincolnwood trustees discussed posting immigration-resource signs on January 21, 2025, but recorded no vote or staff directive. Trustee…

Russia and Jordan Launch Mutual Visa-Free Regime for Tourism

Beginning December 13, 2025, Russia and Jordan will allow visa-free short visits—30 days per trip, 90 days per…

80% of NYC-area air traffic controllers Absent as FAA warns of surge

The FAA said nearly 80% of New York-area controllers were absent on Oct. 31, 2025, amid a 31-day…