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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What Rights Do Undocumented Immigrants Have in the U.S. Legal System?

Undocumented immigrants in the U.S. have constitutional protections, including due process, equal protection, and safeguards against unlawful searches.…

Will Border Security Deals with Canada and Mexico Deliver Real Results to USA?

Recent U.S. agreements with Canada and Mexico aim to enhance border security, tackle illegal immigration, and curb drug…

U.S. Jobs Report Struggles to Reflect Recent Immigration Surge

The U.S. jobs report initially missed the significant surge in immigration, prompting a reassessment of labor force statistics…

Tragedy at Canada-U.S. Border: 1 Dead, 15 Arrested Amid Stricter U.S. Policies

A tightened U.S. immigration crackdown under Donald Trump has caused ripple effects, including one death and 15 arrests…

Canada Ends Open Work Permits for Hong Kong Graduates

Canada will end its open work permit program for Hong Kong graduates by February 2025. Introduced in 2021,…

Residents to Rally Against Deportations This Sunday in Downtown Elgin

Elgin residents and activists plan a major rally Sunday against mass deportations and ICE raids, highlighting cases like…

Canada Welcomes Skilled Workers Through Federal Immigration Program

Canada invites skilled foreign workers to apply for permanent residency via the Federal Skilled Worker Program and Express…

Finland Plans Stricter Rules for Permanent Residence Permits

Finland proposes stricter permanent residency rules, increasing required residency from four to six years, adding Finnish/Swedish language proficiency,…

Can You Drive Out of the Country if ICE Orders Deportation?

Driving out of the country to evade ICE deportation is risky and legally complex. ICE can intercept vehicles,…

Canada Prepares for More Migrants as U.S. Tightens Immigration Rules

Canada anticipates migrant surges as U.S. enforces stricter immigration policies. Adjustments include reduced permanent residency targets, paused private…

Oklahoma’s ‘Operation Guardian’ Plans to Transfer Inmates to ICE Custody

Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt announced Operation Guardian, a plan to transfer 526 undocumented inmates to ICE custody, reducing…

New Zealand Opens Doors to Digital Nomads with New Working Visa

New Zealand has eased visitor visa rules, allowing remote work for up to 90 days, extendable to nine…

Federal Push Urges Sanctuary Cities to Cooperate With Immigration Agents

Sanctuary cities face growing pressure to collaborate with federal immigration agency ICE, amidst intensified U.S. immigration enforcement policies.…

How Newcomers to Canada Can Build and Understand Credit Scores

Newcomers to Canada should understand credit scores, three-digit numbers (300-900) reflecting financial trustworthiness. Key factors include payment history,…

UN Warns Against Pakistan’s Plan to Deport Afghan Refugees

UN agencies express concern over Pakistan's plan to deport Afghan refugees, impacting 20,000 awaiting U.S. relocation. This follows…