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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Palma de Mallorca Airport Endures Over 100 Flight Delays and Cancellations

Severe delays and cancellations at Palma de Mallorca Airport are disrupting travel due to air traffic control and…

AirAsia Expands Australia-Asia Connectivity with New Routes in 2025

AirAsia’s 2025 expansion introduces a direct Kuala Lumpur to Darwin route, over 30 new Asian flights, and improved…

Etihad Airways Launches New Prague Service and Partners with China Eastern

Starting June 2025, Etihad Airways flies directly to Prague and Warsaw with a partnership with China Eastern Airlines,…

Canada Updates Maintained Status Rules for Temporary Residents

On May 28, 2025, IRCC updated maintained status rules, refusing multiple extension applications after refusal, ending status upon…

Report Links High Immigration to Worsening Economic Issues in Canada

Canada reduces immigration targets from 2025 to 2027, focusing on economic migrants already in-country. Temporary residents capped at…

Dutch Government Collapses as Far-Right Party Quits Over Immigration

On June 3, 2025, the far-right PVV exited the Dutch coalition over asylum disagreements, causing government collapse and…

Pictou County Launches New PR Pathway via Rural Community Immigration Pilot

Starting June 2025, Pictou County invites designated employers to recommend skilled workers for permanent residence under the RCIP.…

Judges Criticize U.S. Officials for Evasion in Deportation Cases

Judges criticize U.S. officials for evading court orders in deportation cases, emphasizing migrants’ due process rights. The Supreme…

Canada Updates Maintained Status Rules for Temporary Residents

Canada’s May 28, 2025 policy changes require temporary residents to apply for extensions before expiry for maintained status.…

Canada’s Latest Express Entry Draw Invites 277 PNP Candidates

The 2025 Express Entry updates raise CRS cutoffs and remove job offer points, emphasizing Provincial Nominee Program applicants,…

Hungary Sees Fivefold Surge in Illegal Migration at Serbia Border in 2025

Hungary saw a sharp rise in illegal migration at its Serbia border in 2025, with 5,000 arrests early…

El Paso Leaders Oppose Texas Immigration Bill, Cite Financial Risks

Texas Senate Bill 8 obliges sheriffs to sign federal immigration contracts, prompting El Paso’s opposition due to financial…

Canada Opens War Crimes Probe Into Dual Citizenship IDF Veterans

The RCMP began investigating Israeli-Canadian IDF veterans for possible Gaza war crimes under Canada’s CAHWCP. The inquiry highlights…

Supreme Court Partially Upholds Arizona Citizenship Proof Law for State Elections

Arizona’s law requires proof of citizenship for state voting, blocked federally by the Supreme Court. The SAVE Act…

European Justice Bars Criminal Sanctions for Illegally Arriving Asylum Seekers

In 2025, the CJEU barred criminal sanctions on asylum seekers entering illegally. Detention rules prioritize rights and duration.…