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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Delta Air Lines adds second Atlanta to Buenos Aires flight

Delta Air Lines expands its Atlanta–Buenos Aires service with a second seasonal flight from November 2025. Enhanced schedules…

Canadian musicians cancel US tour due to gender ID policy

Canadian musicians with 'X' gender markers face denied U.S. visas under new rules requiring 'M' or 'F' matching…

University of Florida police to enforce immigration in 287(g) shift

The University of Florida, guided by Governor Ron DeSantis, became Florida's first to join the 287(g) program. Campus…

GEO Group’s tracking tech becomes key in US immigration enforcement

GEO Group’s digital tracking technology, now integral to ICE’s enforcement, enables large-scale monitoring while reducing traditional detention needs.…

Canada drops arranged employment points in Express Entry shake-up

Canada’s removal of arranged employment points from Express Entry on March 25, 2025, significantly altered CRS scores. Applicants…

Immigration coalition alerts to ICE presence in Southern Nevada

Amid heightened ICE activity in Southern Nevada, immigrant advocacy groups respond with Know Your Rights workshops, emergency preparation…

US to impose 21% duty on tomatoes imported from Mexico in 2025

A 21% duty on most tomatoes imported from Mexico to the U.S. begins July 14, 2025, ending past…

Neela Rajendra let go after executive order at NASA

Neela Rajendra was dismissed from NASA following Trump’s executive order halting all DEI efforts in federal agencies. NASA’s…

Venezuelans in US eye Canada as deportation fears rise

Many Venezuelans in the U.S. are at risk of deportation as protections like TPS erode. Canada’s clearer immigration…

NAPABA challenges Trump on birthright citizenship order

Executive Order 14160 challenges the long-standing right to birthright citizenship in the U.S. NAPABA leads opposition, citing constitutional…

Canadians must register with U.S. government for stays over 30 days

Starting April 11, 2025, Canadians spending over 30 days in the U.S. must register online with USCIS via…

Trump administration halts $2.3B funding to Harvard University

Harvard University’s $2.3 billion federal funding freeze by the Trump administration centers on disputes over DEI programs and…

U.S. Mission in Nigeria updates visa application requirements

From April 22, 2025, Nigerian U.S. visa applicants must use a new DS-160 form with a matching AA00…

Republic Airways passenger sues after runaway cart injures foot

Dalton Sim’s lawsuit against Republic Airways over a runaway beverage cart injury highlights critical in-flight safety issues and…

UK Global Talent visa rules clarified for dependant partners

A UK Global Talent visa holder's absence doesn't annul a partner's dependant visa but may impact Indefinite Leave…