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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Fort Bliss to Host Nation’s Largest Migrant Detention Center by 2027

Opening in 2027, Fort Bliss will house 5,000 migrants detained throughout deportation proceedings, following the Trump administration’s policy…

Southwest Airlines Flights Temporarily Halted Due to Internet Outage

Southwest Airlines halted all departing flights on July 31, 2025, due to a major internet outage. Operations resumed…

How Gangs, Displacement, and Deportation Are Reshaping Haiti’s Map

In 2025, Haiti suffers a severe humanitarian crisis as gangs control most of Port-au-Prince, over 1.3 million displaced,…

Millions of Women Denied Equal Citizenship Rights and Why It Matters

Discriminatory nationality laws affect millions of women worldwide, restricting their ability to pass citizenship to children and spouses.…

US Imposes Visa Sanctions on Palestinian Authority and PLO Officials

The U.S. announced visa sanctions on Palestinian Authority and PLO officials for violating two peace-related U.S. laws. These…

Former Judge Links Houston Migrant Sex Crime Surge to Border Failures

ICE Houston arrested 214 illegal aliens for child sex crimes in early 2025, surpassing 2024. Multiagency task forces…

Gwinnett Sheriff Defends ICE Cooperation Under Georgia’s New Law

Under Georgia’s HB 1105, Gwinnett Sheriff must cooperate with ICE despite personal opposition. Increased ICE detainers have alarmed…

Meaning of “Member of Professions with Advanced Degree or Exceptional Ability, Section 203(b)(2)” on I-140 Notice

EB-2 visa approval via I-140 means eligibility for professionals with advanced degrees or exceptional ability. National Interest Waivers…

No Direct Harrisburg Flights for Penn State West Coast Games in 2025

No direct flights or special charters are offered from Harrisburg International Airport for Penn State’s 2025 UCLA football…

IndiGo Offers 10% Discount on Flights to Thailand Amid Border Tensions

IndiGo offers a 10% discount on flights to Thailand’s main cities from July 31, 2025. Recent Thailand-Cambodia border…

Etihad Airways Marks July as Its Busiest Month for Aircraft Deliveries

Etihad Airways expanded its fleet to 106 in July 2025, introducing its first Airbus A321LR with luxury cabins.…

Air Algérie to Resume Budapest Flights Starting October 2025

Beginning October 2025, Air Algérie resumes weekly Budapest flights with a triangle route via Vienna, using Boeing 737-700…

Around 40 Flights Cancelled Across Canada Including Major Airlines in Toronto and Vancouver

Approximately 40 Canadian flights were cancelled on July 31, 2025, from weather, equipment, and labor issues. Air Canada…

Ryanair Urges New Government to Reverse 150% Aviation Tax Hike

Due to France’s increased aviation tax in March 2025, Ryanair plans significant flight cuts and seat reductions. This…

Federal Charges Against LA Immigration Activist Dropped in Victory

Federal charges against Alejandro Orellana were dismissed on July 30, 2025, ending legal uncertainty after his June arrest.…