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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Fewer Than Half of ICE Arrests Under Trump Involve Convicted Criminals

ICE arrests surged in 2025 under Trump, moving from mainly criminals to nearly half noncriminal immigrants. This broader…

Canada Invites 4,000 Healthcare and Social Services Workers for PR

Canada’s July 2025 Express Entry draw invited 4,000 healthcare and social workers with a lower CRS threshold of…

ICE Expands GPS Ankle Monitor Use to Track 180,000 Immigrants

Beginning July 2025, ICE mandates GPS ankle monitors for nearly all immigrants in the ATD program, affecting 180,000…

ICE Detains Record 59,000 Immigrants Amid Surge in Interior Arrests

ICE detains 59,000 immigrants in 2025 with a daily 3,000 arrest quota, focusing on interior enforcement. Most detainees…

2025 Sees Significant Drop in International Student Enrollment to USA

International student enrollment in the US dropped 11% amid tighter visa restrictions and rising costs. F-1, M-1, and…

Major US Cities Face Sharp Tourism Declines in 2025 Linked to Trump Policies

U.S. tourism declines sharply in 2025, with a 17% drop in New York City and 9% in California…

Tampa International Airport and Sotereon.AI Launch Aeva 4D LiDAR Deployment

Tampa International Airport’s July 2025 upgrade installs Aeva 4D LiDAR sensors to track people and vehicles up to…

Delta 767 Pilot Arrested in Stockholm, Flight to New York Canceled

Delta Flight 205 was canceled after its pilot was arrested for alcohol violation in Stockholm. Passengers receive €600…

Italy’s Professional Aviation Welcomes 18 Air Arabia Cadets in July 2025

Eighteen Air Arabia cadets started core flight training with Italy’s Professional Aviation in July 2025. The program follows…

Why Is American Airlines Canceling Flights in Phoenix? What We Know

This summer, American Airlines cut 800 flights, especially on Phoenix–Chicago routes, amid a nationwide 29% rise in cancellations.…

Canada’s International Student Program Under Auditor General Review

Canada is auditing its international student program to assess new caps and financial rules implemented to manage growing…

US Joins Australia, UK in Syria’s New Visa Fee Overhaul

On July 6, 2025, Syria implemented a new visa fee system charging highest rates for US, UK, Australia,…

Loose Ends Singer Jane Eugene Detained by ICE, Facing Deportation

British singer Jane Eugene faces deportation after a 26-year visa overstay. Her case involves Section 245(i), allowing certain…

Georgia Strikes Back Against EU Visa Ban to Boost Economy

The EU threatens to suspend Georgia’s visa-free travel by September 2025 unless key reforms are made by August.…

DACA Recipient Faces Deportation After Missing Exit at San Ysidro Border

A July 2025 San Ysidro case reveals DACA recipients face deportation risks from border travel errors. USCIS demands…