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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Less Than 10% of Immigrants in ICE Custody Have Serious Criminal Convictions

ICE reports over 185,000 detainees since October 2024; fewer than 10% have serious criminal records. The majority face…

Canada Extends Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot to Address Labour Gaps

The Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot in Canada helps skilled refugees fill labour gaps by offering job offer and…

Boeing and Airbus Gear Up to Revolutionize Aviation with Next-Gen Aircraft

Boeing and Airbus lead next-generation aircraft development amid supply chain delays. Airbus targets 2037 entry for its fuel-efficient…

Trump Directs ICE to Target Big Cities, Eases Raids on Farms and Hospitality

President Trump directed ICE in June 2025 to prioritize mass deportations in Democratic cities, increasing daily arrests to…

Olivia Rodrigo Expresses Deep Distress Over Violent Deportations in LA

Olivia Rodrigo condemned ICE’s violent deportations in Los Angeles following June 6 raids that arrested 118 immigrants. National…

U.S. State Department Tightens Immigrant Visa Rules for Communist Party Members

Starting mid-2025, the U.S. restricts immigrant visas for individuals with Chinese Communist Party connections or studying critical tech…

Married? You Lose 40 Points in Canada’s Immigration System

Canada’s 2025 Express Entry changes eliminate job offer points, reward French language skills, and limit spousal work permits.…

More Landlords Expected to House Asylum Seekers Amid Policy Changes

By 2029, the UK will stop housing asylum seekers in hotels, increasing demand for private rentals. London leads…

Immigrant Advocates Rally Against ICE Deportations on Father’s Day

Immigrant advocates protested quick ICE deportations on June 15, 2025, led by the ACLU’s legal challenge. Trump’s administration…

ICE Faces Deepening Cash Crisis Amid Intensified Immigration Crackdown

ICE increased arrests to over 2,300 daily in June 2025, under a White House goal of 3,000 daily…

Venezuelans in North Dakota Fear Targeted Deportations Under Trump Plan

In 2025, over 850,000 Venezuelans lost legal protections as Trump policies terminated humanitarian parole and TPS. ICE intensified…

Manitoba Invites Skilled Foreign Workers in Latest PNP Draw

Manitoba’s 2025 PNP draws fewer skilled foreign workers due to a 4,750 nomination cap, raising the invitation score…

USCIS I-485 Fee Increase and Payment Guidelines Effective April 2024

USCIS raised the I-485 filing fee to $1,440 in 2024, requiring separate payments for related forms. Payment issues…

Can I Pay the I-485 Filing Fee Using a Credit Card?

USCIS updated I-485 form fees to $1,440, requiring separate payments for I-765 and I-131. Credit card payment is…

USCIS Extends Green Card Validity to 36 Months for Renewal Applicants

USCIS extended green card renewal validity to 36 months with new I-90 form required by January 2025. Expired…