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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8 Essential Steps to Correct Errors on Your Visa or Green Card

Fixing visa or Green Card errors is vital for legal status and travel. Most Green Card fixes use…

6 Essential Requirements for Completing the I-864 Affidavit of Support

To sponsor an immigrant’s green card, Form I-864 requires US citizen or green card holder sponsors, 18+, living…

12 Essential Facts About the Consular Electronic Application Center (CEAC)

CEAC centralizes U.S. visa applications online, requiring applicants to complete the DS-260 form, pay fees, and upload documents…

6 Essential Things to Remember When Filing for Temporary Protected Status

TPS offers temporary protection from deportation and legal work to nationals from designated countries with unsafe conditions. Applying…

8 Essential Deadlines Every DV Lottery Winner Must Know

The DV Lottery annually offers 55,000 visas to people from select countries. Applicants enter during October-November. Winners must…

Trump Announces 30% Tariffs on EU and Mexico Imports Starting August 1

Effective August 1, 2025, the U.S. applies a 30% tariff on all EU and Mexico imports, raising prices…

Saudi Arabia and Russia Launch Direct Flights, Boost Economic Ties

From August and October 2025, Saudi Arabia and Russia restart direct flights with Flynas and Saudia Airlines. Enhanced…

Trump Grants Total Authorization to Arrest Attackers of Immigration Officers

Trump’s 2025 immigration policies give ICE broad arrest powers and extra resources, including 10,000 new agents and 80,000…

10 Common Mistakes to Avoid When Filling Out Your DS-160 Form

Accurate completion of the DS-160 form is essential for U.S. nonimmigrant visa approval. Applicants must print confirmation, schedule…

5 Essential Steps to Take If Your U.S. Visa Is Denied

After a U.S. visa denial, applicants should gather official denial notices, complete DS application forms, collect updated supporting…

7 Essential Steps to Appeal a Denied Visa Application Successfully

Visa applicants denied by U.S. authorities must understand reasons for denial, appeal rights, and deadlines. Immigrant visa appeals…

7 Essential Facts to Know About USCIS Premium Processing Service

USCIS Premium Processing accelerates decisions on Forms I-129, I-140, I-765, and I-539. Fee increases began in 2024, with…

Key Rights, Responsibilities, and Updates for Green Card Holders in 2025

Green Card holders must renew their cards on time, file federal and state taxes annually, register for Selective…

Top 10 L-1 Visa Pitfalls to Avoid Amid 2025 Policy Changes

In 2025, L-1 visa applicants face new USCIS challenges including ended Edakunni settlement, stricter work permit rules, and…

6 Key Points to Remember When Changing Status from F-1 to H-1B

From January 2025, new rules for changing from F-1 to H-1B visas include an updated petition form, stricter…