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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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.…

Filipino Mother Describes ‘Hell’ Before ICE Detention Release

Lewelyn Dixon’s ICE detention, triggered by a past conviction, reveals strict rules for green card holders re-entering the…

UK Airspace Transformation to Deliver Faster Flights and Fewer Delays

UKADS will centralize UK airspace design by 2025, targeting London's busy region first. It addresses soaring flights, aiming…

Finnair Cancels 110 Flights Amid Helsinki Airport Strike Disruptions

Finnair canceled over 270 flights due to strikes at Helsinki Airport by the Finnish Aviation Union demanding higher…

New Flights from US, Canada, Europe Start at Cuban Airport

In June 2025, Santa Clara’s airport expands flights from the U.S., Canada, and Europe, aiding tourism recovery. A…

Student Visa Policy Changes Threaten Future of U.S. Medical Research

New U.S. visa rules severely restrict Chinese and Hong Kong student access, particularly in medical research. Up to…

Italy’s Mount Etna Erupts, Tourists Flee Amid Smoky Display

On June 2, 2025, Mount Etna erupted violently, causing lava flows and ash clouds affecting Sicily’s tourism and…

United Airlines to Gain O’Hare Gates While American Airlines Loses Some

United Airlines plans to add six gates at O’Hare airport in October 2025, increasing flights and jobs. American…

Beijing Retaliates Against Washington Over Trade and Visa Limits

The U.S. restricted Chinese student visas in 2025 over security concerns, accusing China of breaking a Geneva trade…

San José Protest Demands Immigrant and Chicano Rights Amid Birthright Citizenship Fight

San José protesters gathered May 15, 2025, to defend birthright citizenship amidst Trump’s order targeting children of undocumented…

New Rules Clarify Enforcement of Removals and Travel Impact on Protection Status

The US expanded expedited removal on January 21, 2025, allowing instant deportations nationwide for undocumented immigrants lacking two…