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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Aviation’s Next Evolutionary Step: Prioritizing Efficiency in 2025

Airlines in 2025 must choose between fleet renewal, Sustainable Aviation Fuel, or digital tools to boost efficiency. Fleet…

Kuwait Airport Rule: Declare Gold and Cash Over KWD 3,000 or Face Penalties

Starting July 18, 2025, Kuwait International Airport mandates declarations for cash, gold, and valuables exceeding KWD 3,000. All…

Canada’s New Travel Rules Spark Major Immigration Overhaul in 2025

Canada’s 2025 immigration reforms reduce permanent resident admissions to 395,000 and set temporary resident limits. Priority goes to…

Daedalean CEO on Pioneering Machine Learning in Aviation

Daedalean demonstrated AI-driven, hands-free flying without GPS at the Paris Air Show 2025. Certification efforts with EASA and…

New U.S. Registration Rule for Canadian Visitors Staying 30+ Days

From April 2025, Canadians staying 30+ days in the U.S. without Form I-94 must register online with USCIS.…

Canadian Citizenship Law Changes Delayed Until November 2025

Canada’s citizenship law first-generation limit blocks many from automatic citizenship. Court rulings suspended till November 20, 2025. Interim…

Canada Removes CRS Points for Arranged Employment in 2025 Express Entry

Canada’s March 2025 policy removes CRS points for job offers in Express Entry, focusing on skills, education, and…

Step-by-Step Guide to Creating Your Express Entry Profile in Canada

Canada’s 2025 Express Entry updates emphasize education, healthcare, trades, and French-speaking candidates, requiring higher settlement funds. Skilled workers…

Australia’s High Visa Fees Threaten Efforts to Diversify Migration

From July 1, 2025, Australia raises Student Visa fees 25% to AUD 2,000 and other visas by 3%.…

How Western Countries Have Reversed Their Immigration Policies

In 2024-2025, the UK raised Skilled Worker visa requirements; Germany and France enhanced border and asylum controls; the…

ICE Director Declares Agents Will Arrest Anyone in U.S. Illegally

Starting July 2025, ICE arrests all undocumented individuals anywhere in the U.S., expanding expedited removals and eliminating safe…

2025 Update: Persistent Wheelchair Assistance Failures in U.S. Air Travel

U.S. wheelchair assistance in air travel faces regulatory reforms after failures stranded elderly travelers. DOT fined American Airlines…

Delta Flight Makes Emergency Landing at LAX After Engine Flames

Delta Air Lines Flight DL446 made an emergency landing July 18, 2025, after its left engine caught fire…

UK Lifts Five-Year Ban on PIA Flights, New Islamabad-Manchester Route Launched

The UK removed its ban on Pakistan International Airlines on July 16, 2025, after safety reforms. PIA reinstated…

Organizers Demand Shutdown of Immigrant Jails Amid Trump Expansion

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) signed in 2025 expands immigrant detention capacity to 116,000 daily, funds…