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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London Gatwick Flights Open for Booking Through January

The aviation industry thrives on adaptation to economic changes and passenger trends. London Gatwick Airport 🇬🇧, a vital…

ICE Detains Woman and Three Children in Jefferson County, Group Reports

Immigration is a highly debated issue in the U.S., often stirring public discourse. Recent reports suggest that U.S.…

University of Colorado Sees Several International Student Visas Revoked

Four international students at the University of Colorado recently lost their visas under "Catch and Revoke," a federal…

Canada Requests More Time to Keep First-Generation Citizenship Rule

The Canadian government is addressing the "first-generation limit" (FGL) in the Citizenship Act. Introduced in 2009, this rule…

Canada to Raise Minimum Wage to $17.30 an Hour Starting April 1

Canada will raise its federal minimum wage to $17.75 per hour on April 1, 2025, up from $17.30,…

What Green Card Holders Face If Turned Away at U.S. Entry Points

Green Card holders, or lawful permanent residents (LPRs) in the U.S., can live and work without the restrictions…

USCIS Finishes Sending H-1B Lottery Results for 2026 First Round

The USCIS completed the first phase of the FY 2026 H-1B lottery. By March 31, 2025, employers and…

Canada’s Home Care Worker Program Reaches Application Limit

As of March 31, 2025, Canada’s Home Care Worker Immigration Pilots (HCWIP) program, specifically the Workers in Canada…

China, Japan, South Korea Plan Joint Action on U.S. Tariffs

China, Japan, and South Korea held their first high-level economic dialogue in five years on March 30, 2025,…

Southwest Airlines’ New Bag Rule Brings Unexpected Trouble for Travelers

Southwest Airlines, for over 50 years, has prioritized simplicity, affordability, and customer satisfaction. Its renowned "Bags Fly Free"…

Once Crowded, California-Mexico Border Now Stands Quiet

The California-Mexico border, previously overwhelmed by migrant flows, has undergone a remarkable change by March 31, 2025. Formerly…

Canada Tightens Visas as Rejections Reach 2.3M in 2024

In 2024, Canada significantly tightened its immigration policies, resulting in a sharp rise in temporary resident application rejections.…

Could Ending Birthright Citizenship Push Skilled Workers to Leave the U.S.?

Birthright citizenship, established over 150 years ago and rooted in the 14th Amendment, ensures automatic U.S. citizenship for…

Is Today’s Immigration Backlash Really New? History Tells a Different Story

Immigration remains a divisive global issue, deeply influencing nations. In 2025, anti-immigration sentiment surges worldwide, reflected in stricter…

Trump’s Immigration Policies and Their Unseen Ripple Across America

Immigration is a key issue in U.S. politics, shaping laws, policies, and lives. Since 2025, President Trump has…