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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Is It Fair to Enforce Immigration Laws Ignored for Decades?

The 2025 immigration policy changes eliminate protections in sensitive areas, end programs like DACA and TPS, and push…

ICE Continues Immigration Raids on July 4 Holiday Despite Backlash

ICE’s July 4, 2025 raids in Southern California detained 1,600+ migrants amid record arrests nationwide. Arrests now target…

Trump Praises ICE Amid Largest Mass Deportation Under New 2025 Law

President Trump’s 2025 mass deportation campaign supported by the ONE BIG BEAUTIFUL BILL ACT includes $350 billion funding,…

Missouri Minimum Wage 2025: Detailed Breakdown and Updates

Missouri raised the minimum wage to $13.75/hour in 2025, with tipped workers receiving $6.875 plus tips. Proposition A…

Niš Airport Launches New Wizz Air Route and China Cargo Flights

Starting January 2026, Wizz Air resumes biweekly Dortmund-Niš flights using Airbus A321neo. Concurrently, direct cargo flights from Urumqi…

Flight Diverted After Passenger Misinterprets ‘RIP’ Text Message

American Airlines flight 1847 diverted after a misinterpreted 'RIP' text raised safety concerns on July 4, 2025. No…

A Day Outside LA Detention Center Reveals ICE Raids’ Family Impact

In June 2025, ICE intensified raids in Los Angeles, detaining mostly non-criminal immigrants. These actions led to family…

Denmark Updates Job List for Foreign Worker Residence and Work Permits

On July 1, 2025, Denmark expanded its Positive Lists to include 190 higher education and 65 skilled roles.…

Transitioning from H1B to B1/B2 Terminates Status and Requires New Petition

Switching from H1B to B1/B2 terminates work status and requires a new H1B petition. Without a prior H1B…

Work Permits Driving Surge in Stay Extension Requests in Jamaica

Jamaica’s 2025 reforms include a three-year cap on work permits and the Temporary Worker Security Programme, enforcing recruiter…

How Donald Trump Influenced Denmark’s Shift from Euroskepticism

In 2025, Denmark leads the EU with policies on migration, defense, and enlargement. Prime Minister Frederiksen’s leadership reflects…

Golden Visa Application Flow Returns to Normal Across Europe

As of mid-2025, Greece and Italy lead European Golden Visas with fast approvals. Portugal experiences delays but remains…

Handcuffed 16 Hours Without Food or Water: Ward Sakeik’s ICE Detention Story

Ward Sakeik’s detention exposes harsh 2025 US immigration policies under Project 2025, including expedited removals, reduced protections, and…

Fourth of July ICE Immigration Raid Targets West Hollywood Car Wash

ICE raided a West Hollywood car wash on July 4, 2025, detaining several workers with removal orders. The…

Trump Administration’s Policies Deter International Students, Harming Innovation

In 2025, the Trump administration halted new student visa appointments and targeted Chinese students. Visa applications fell sharply,…