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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Judge Dismisses Boulder FAA Lawsuit as Premature; Airport Fate Unclear

A federal judge dismissed Boulder’s 2024 lawsuit against the FAA as premature on September 19, 2025. The ruling…

What Documents Prove Your Legal Stay in the U.S. Before Departure

Bring top-tier proofs—Green Card, printed Form I-94, or Form I-797—and support items like pay stubs and lease. Avoid…

Liquidating US Investments Before Returning: Key Cross-Border Taxes

Timing sales around non-resident alien status can avoid U.S. capital gains tax on many securities, but brokers, mutual…

Canada Immigration Backlog Surges by 57,150, IRCC Update Shows

In August 2025 IRCC backlog rose by 57,150 to 958,850, the third consecutive monthly increase. Temporary streams—TRVs and…

Six West Africans Deported US-Ghana-Togo Amid Ongoing Legal Challenges

Reports from September 23, 2025 say six West Africans were removed from the U.S. to Ghana and then…

Trump’s Renewed Deportation Drive Targets Veterans Without Citizenship

In 2025 the administration expanded immigration enforcement and revoked guidance that considered military service a mitigating factor. Over…

Three shot at Dallas ICE facility; shooter down, agency confirms

On September 24, 2025, a rooftop sniper-type attack at the Dallas ICE sallyport wounded three and caused fatalities;…

EU EES: Border fingerprinting begins Oct 12, 2025 for 29 countries

From October 12, 2025, the EU’s Entry/Exit System will collect four fingerprints and a facial image from non-EU…

Trump’s High-Skill Immigration Crackdown Could Make Americans Poorer

Effective September 21, 2025, a $100,000 fee for new H-1B petitions plus higher required wages aims to protect…

Canadian Chamber Warns Immigration System Is Facing a Crisis in 2025

Canada’s Chamber of Commerce warns of a 2025 immigration crisis as the 2025–2027 plan cuts permanent and temporary…

Canada Sees Sharp Early 2025 Drop in Asylum Claims Amid July Surge

Canada saw a 34% drop in early-2025 asylum claims due to tighter controls, but a July surge to…

Backlash Over 90-Foot Hanuman Statue Highlights US Religious Pluralism

A 90-foot Hanuman statue in Sugar Land, Texas, inaugurated August 2024, drew controversy after September 2025 remarks by…

Thousands Affected as 90 Flights Canceled by Major Asian Airlines

Typhoon Ragasa forced 90 flight cancellations across major Asian airports, adding to over 4,000 disrupted flights this year.…

Dassault Could Build a New Fighter Alone If Needed, Reports Say

On September 23, 2025 Dassault said it could build the next European fighter alone amid FCAS disputes over…

Canada Now Tops International Student Interest, Surpasses U.S. in 2025

Canada leads global student interest in 2025, with 94% expressing interest despite a federal cap lowering 2025 study…