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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IDHR Files Housing Discrimination Charges Over South Shore, Chicago Raid

The Illinois Department of Human Rights is investigating a Chicago building's management for allegedly coordinating with federal agents…

Air Canada Rouge Flight Ac1502 Baggage Handler Freed from Cargo Hold

A ground worker trapped in a cargo hold forced Air Canada Rouge flight AC1502 to return to the…

R&D Tax Relief, Hmrc’s Additional Information Form, United Kingdom’s HM Revenue and Customs (hmrc) Update

UK R&D tax claims now require a mandatory digital Additional Information Form (AIF) filed before the tax return.…

Major U.S. Airlines Change Fees Waived Ahead of Winter Storm

Airlines have issued weather waivers for Houston and Atlanta starting January 23. Passengers can rebook without change fees,…

Probe at Denver Contract Detention Facility Aurora, Colorado GEO Group

Colorado health officials and lawmakers are monitoring an outbreak of respiratory and GI illnesses at the GEO-operated ICE…

Naturalization Ceremonies Continue in Columbus Amid Trump‑era Crackdown

Official data confirms that citizenship ceremonies in Columbus, Ohio, remain operational despite rumors of a Trump-era crackdown. Evidence…

Malta Reports 87 Refugee Status Granted, 340 Refugee Status Revoked

Malta's 2025 statistics show a surge in refugee status revocations caused by expired documentation, while the U.S. has…

Kenya Aviation Staff Threaten Strike Over Kawu, Kcaa, Salary Review

The Kenya Aviation Workers Union has threatened to shut down the country's airspace starting January 27, 2026. The…

Trump Launches Operation Catch of the Day, Maine, January 21, 2026

The DHS and ICE have initiated a major deportation operation in Maine targeting criminal aliens. With 50 arrests…

Protesters Rally Against ICE, Trump and Mass Deportation at the Arizona Capitol

A new Arizona legislative proposal aims to criminalize the interference of ICE operations, sparking intense protests at the…

ICE Out of Minnesota Day of Truth and Freedom Shuts Down Minneapolis

The 'ICE Out of Minnesota' action on January 23, 2026, urges a statewide pause in work and shopping…

Immigrants Shy Away from Canada’s Largest Cities

Newcomers to Canada are increasingly choosing mid-sized cities like Edmonton and Calgary over traditional hubs like Toronto and…

Express Entry IRCC Backlog Reaches Highest Level in Three Years

Canada and the U.S. are grappling with rising immigration backlogs. IRCC reported a 32% backlog in Express Entry,…

Sources: ICE Plans New EP County Detention Centers; No Official Announcement

ICE has reportedly acquired warehouse properties in El Paso County to build a new 8,500-bed detention facility. This…

From Visa Runs to QR Codes, Thailand’s Expats Face New Digital Reality

Thailand's entry requirements have shifted toward a mandatory digital system (TDAC) and biometric tracking, making stay patterns more…