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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China Flight Forced to Land After Passengers Report Burning Smell

Shandong Airlines flight SC4667 made a safe emergency landing June 27, 2025, after engine failure and burning smell.…

Air Canada Cancels Another U.S. Flight for Winter 2025–26

Air Canada cuts six U.S. routes for Winter 2025–26 amid falling demand and competition. Canadians face fewer direct…

Cyberattacks Hit Two Major North American Airlines: Impact on Passengers

In June 2025, cyberattacks hit Hawaiian Airlines and WestJet with no flight delays. American Airlines experienced major system…

Crew and Gate Agent Hospitalized After Inhaling Fumes at CLT Airport

Seven airline workers were hospitalized after inhaling jet fuel fumes aboard American Airlines Flight 2055 at Charlotte Douglas…

Air Canada Launches New Summer Route Between Montréal and Edinburgh

Launching June 26, 2025, Air Canada’s Montréal–Edinburgh nonstop flights operate three times weekly using Boeing 737 MAX 8…

Iran Reopens Central and Western Airspace to International Transit Flights

Following a 12-day conflict ceasefire, Iran reopened central and western airspace on June 28, 2025. Northern and southern…

Immigration in Japan: Rethinking Refugee Protection Amid Policy Changes

Japan’s refugee acceptance rate dropped to 1.5% in 2024. The 2025 law limits asylum applications to two, accelerating…

Canada Removes 178 Programs from Post-Graduation Work Permit Eligibility

Canada updates PGWP eligibility by removing 178 non-degree programs and adding 119 new ones focused on labor shortages.…

Santa Ana Residents Hold Vigil for Loved Ones Detained by ICE

Immigration raids have increased in Orange County since June 2025, sparking fear in Santa Ana’s immigrant community. Mayor…

Family Fighting Deportation to Italy Granted New Chance to Stay in Canada

A Canadian judge halted a family’s deportation to Italy after procedural errors. The family’s case is reassessed by…

State Department Announces Expanded Visa Screening for F, M, and J Applicants

The U.S. now demands public social media access from F, M, and J visa applicants, increasing security vetting…

South Floridians Respond to U.S. Plan to End Haitian Migrants’ TPS

TPS for Haiti ends September 2025, affecting 520,000 migrants. DHS claims safer conditions for return, but migrants risk…

Brijesh Mishra Arrested for Forging Canadian College Letters for Punjabi Students

On June 24, 2025, Brijesh Mishra was arrested for a fake Canadian college offer letter scam affecting 700…

Unaccompanied Minors in Minnesota Face Surprise ICE Visits

Since March 2025, ICE conducts surprise visits to unaccompanied minors in Minnesota to enforce immigration rules and check…

Trump 2.0 Targets New Records in Immigration Prosecutions

Trump’s 2025 immigration policies radically increased ICE arrests and removals, while border apprehensions dropped sharply. Expanded 287(g) agreements…