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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Canada’s Updated List of PGWP Eligible Fields Effective June 2025

Canada expanded its Post-Graduation Work Permit eligibility list on June 25, 2025, by adding 119 critical fields and…

Charity Warns Scotland Losing Millions Without Private Jet Tax

Scotland saw a 32% rise in private jet flights at Prestwick in 2024. Campaigners call for a private…

GlobalX Operates 74% of ICE Deportation Flights and NCAA Charters

GlobalX’s operation of 74% of ICE deportation flights alongside NCAA team travel has triggered ethical concerns. Universities face…

San Diego Airport Launches New Nonstop Flight to Panama

Starting June 25, 2025, Copa Airlines offers four weekly nonstop flights between San Diego and Panama City. Affordable…

July 4th Travel Alert: Prepare for Airport Delays and Road Congestion

July 4th 2025 travel will break records with 72 million+ Americans on the move. TSA and AAA warn…

UK Travelers Stranded After Palma Airport Roof Collapse in Majorca

The Palma de Mallorca Airport roof collapsed on June 24, 2025, caused by construction debris. No injuries were…

United Airlines Launches Major Upgrade to Ease Connecting Flights

United Airlines upgraded its ConnectionSaver AI and mobile app in June 2025, improving real-time flight updates, navigation, and…

Bear on Runway Forces Flight Cancellations at Japan’s Yamagata Airport

A black bear at Yamagata Airport in June 2025 forced closure and 12 flight cancellations. Rising bear encounters…

Europe’s Visa Cancellations Spark Travel Chaos for Israel, Russia, Georgia, Maldives

The EU’s 2025 visa suspension reforms threaten visa-free access for Israel, Georgia, Russia, and Maldives due to law…

State Senator Warns Immigration Enforcement Fears Hurt Local Economy

Immigration enforcement fears in Southern Nevada cause lower event attendance, business closures, and job shortages. Federal policy increases…

Wisconsin Immigrants Fear Being ‘Disappeared,’ Attorney Warns

Wisconsin faces rising immigrant detentions and deportations under strict Trump policies. Many detainees lack legal counsel, facing fast…

How to Support Kids Coping with Ongoing ICE Raids and Deportations

ICE raids in 2025 arrested over 100,000 and detained 59,000, deeply impacting immigrant children. Schools must implement trauma-informed…

Community Outraged as Ice Cream Vendor Detained by Immigration Agents

Ambrocio Lozano’s public detention by masked immigration agents in Culver City on June 23, 2025, caused widespread community…

Hundreds of Asylum Seekers to Relocate to New Brunswick by 2027

New Brunswick will receive about 400 asylum seekers from 2025 to 2027 with over CAD 14.1 million federal…

Macon Woman Detained Twice by ICE Despite Claiming US Citizenship

Alma Bowman was detained by ICE in March 2025, despite claiming citizenship through her US Navy veteran father.…