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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Air China Flight Catches Fire Mid-Air, Lands Safely at Changi

Air China flight CA403 made an emergency landing at Changi on Sept 10, 2023 after cabin smoke and…

Newsom Signs 2025 California Laws Boosting Worker and Immigrant Rights

A 2025 California law package expands worker protections—AB 288, SB 1100, SB 988—and immigrant safeguards like AB 495…

Could You Pass the New 2025 U.S. Citizenship Test?

Effective October 20, 2025, the civics test for Form N-400 requires 12 of 20 correct answers from a…

Judge in Chicago to Probe Operation Midway Blitz Tactics

Judge Sara Ellis will probe ICE and CBP on October 20, 2025, over use of force, tear gas,…

How Supreme Court rulings have limited accountability for ICE agents

The Supreme Court’s 2025 rulings, led by Noem v. Vasquez Perdomo and a limited Martin v. United States…

Millsboro man detained after routine ICE appointment awaits hearing

José was detained at a scheduled ICE check‑in after missing entry documents from his 2022 arrival. He awaits…

DV-2026 Eligible Countries: Complete List for U.S. Diversity Visa

The State Department’s DV-2026 list (as of October 2025) confirms most countries are eligible but excludes 19 high-immigration…

DOT Route Ban Could Intensify Airlines’ On-Time Struggles

DOT seeks to ban Chinese airlines from Russian airspace on U.S. routes, potentially effective November 2025. The change…

All STEM Occupations Targeted by Express Entry in 2025

IRCC’s 2025 Express Entry category-based draws now target 11 STEM occupations, prioritizing engineers, technologists and cybersecurity. Applicants need…

Measles Case Tied to Anchorage Airport Exposure Monday Evening

A confirmed measles case passed through Anchorage airport Monday evening amid a national 2025 surge (1,596 CDC-confirmed cases).…

Revised U.S. Citizenship Test Takes Effect Oct 20, 2025 for Applicants

Starting October 20, 2025, USCIS requires the 2025 Naturalization Civics Test for new N-400 filings: 128-question pool, up…

Supreme Court Preserves H-4 EAD Rights for H-1B Families

On October 14, 2025 the Supreme Court declined review in Save Jobs USA v. DHS, leaving the D.C.…

Dallas arrests suspect in TikTok bounty plot against ICE agents

Eduardo Aguilar, 23, was arrested in Dallas after allegedly posting a TikTok offering $10,000 per ICE agent killed.…

NB Issues 522 Invitations Across Express Entry and Skilled Worker

New Brunswick issued 522 invitations (Oct 6–9, 2025), with 221 for Express Entry (valid provincial employment), 91 for…

EB-5 Unreserved: No Oct–Nov 2025 Final Action Date Movement

EB-5 Unreserved cutoffs did not change between October and November 2025. ROW stayed Current; China: Final Action 08DEC2015,…