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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Over 700 Individuals Become U.S. Citizens at Naturalization Ceremony

Naturalization ceremonies welcomed 818,500 new U.S. citizens in 2024. Eligibility requires residency, tests, and good moral character. Major…

Washington AG Vows to Fight for Birthright Citizenship After SCOTUS Ruling

The Supreme Court limited nationwide injunctions, affecting challenges to President Trump’s order targeting birthright citizenship. Washington AG Nick…

Nine Key Facts About the 2025 Travel Ban Affecting Minnesota Immigrants

The 2025 travel ban restricts entry and visas from 19 countries, causing family separations and work disruptions in…

Kristi Noem Labels ICEBlock App ‘Obstruction of Justice’

Kristi Noem labeled the ICEBlock app obstruction of justice after it grew popular for warning about ICE in…

Birthright Citizenship in Alaska and Hawaii Remains Protected Amid Legal Challenges

Birthright citizenship is protected by the Constitution and upheld by the Supreme Court as of July 2025. H.R.569…

Trump Warns Elon Musk to Close U.S. Operations and Return to South Africa

Trump’s July 2025 deportation threat against Elon Musk arises amid subsidy cuts for Tesla and SpaceX. Musk’s citizenship…

Appeals Court Reviews Trump’s Use of Alien Enemies Act for Deportations

Trump’s 2025 deportations of Venezuelan gang members under the Alien Enemies Act are legally contested. Courts and lawmakers…

Weber County Approves Agreement with Feds to Combat Illegal Immigration

In June 2025, Weber County joined ICE’s 287(g) program, training sheriffs to target immigrants with criminal records. Utah’s…

Noem Ends TPS Protection for 500,000 Haitians, Raising Deportation Risks

TPS for Haiti ends on September 2, 2025, affecting 500,000 Haitians. Re-registration runs from July 1 to August…

California Immigrants Balance Health Coverage Access with Deportation Fears

California's 2025 Medi-Cal reforms freeze enrollment for unauthorized immigrants 19+, introduce $30 monthly premiums in 2027, and end…

Key West Votes to End Local Agreement with ICE Immigration Enforcement

Key West ended its local police’s participation in the 287(g) immigration enforcement agreement with ICE as of July…

Australia Flights Cancelled Amid Bomb Cyclone Devastating New South Wales

A bomb cyclone struck NSW on July 1, 2025, disrupting flights, causing power outages to 30,000 customers, and…

Why the US Requires Visa Applicants to Disclose All Social Media Accounts

The US now mandates visa applicants to disclose social media usernames from five years, with students and exchange…

IndiGo Launches Direct Flights from Hindon to Goa Starting July 2025

Starting July 2025, IndiGo offers six weekly direct flights between Hindon Airport and Goa. This route reduces travel…

Norwegian Resumes Flights to Bratislava After 11 Years with New Copenhagen Route

Starting June 28, 2025, Norwegian Air offers direct Bratislava–Copenhagen flights twice weekly through August 19. With fares from…