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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Vermonters Demand Airport Action to Stop ICE Transfers at BTV

Over 100 residents protested August 6 at BTV, citing videos and a public database alleging over 500 ICE…

LA Streetwear Brands Unite Amid Fear After June 6 ICE Raid

ICE’s June 6, 2025 raid on Ambiance Apparel caused immediate 50% sales declines and 33–50% foot-traffic losses in…

Calls Grow for Oversight After Home Depot Immigration Raid in Los Angeles

Border Patrol arrested 16 people at a Home Depot on August 6, 2025, using a rented Penske truck…

US Suspends Routine Visa Services in Zimbabwe, Hurting 2025 Travel Plans

On August 7, 2025, the U.S. Embassy in Harare paused all routine visa services due to national security…

Express Entry Draw #359: 1,000 CEC Invitations Issued August 7, 2025

Express Entry Draw #359 (August 7, 2025) issued 1,000 ITAs to CEC candidates with a CRS cut-off of…

Canada Opens New PR Pathway — Jobs at 118 Firms Claim Examined

Before December 31, 2025, Canada will replace the EMPP with a permanent PR pathway focused on skilled refugees,…

Purdue pharmacy student Yeonsoo Go released after ICE detention

Purdue student Yeonsoo Go, on an R-2 dependent visa valid through December 2025, was detained after a New…

Human Rights Community Condemns Deportation of Nassera Dutour

Nassera Dutour, CFDA president, was detained and deported at Algiers' Houari Boumediene Airport on July 30, 2025. Authorities…

UMass Poll Shows Majority Support Path to Citizenship for Law-Abiding Undocumented Immigrants

Most Americans support a citizenship path for law-abiding undocumented immigrants, with 61%-63% favoring this in 2025. Support is…

Union County Family Sues American Airlines Over Flight Attendant Bathroom Camera

A Union County family sued American Airlines in August 2025 after flight attendant Estes Carter Thompson secretly recorded…

Can Donald Trump Unilaterally Take Federal Control of Washington, DC?

Trump pushed for federal control of Washington, DC, after a 2025 assault, but cannot revoke local governance without…

USCIS Issues Deportation Notices to Laid-Off H-1B Workers Despite Grace Period

USCIS issues nearly 1,840 NTAs weekly to H-1B workers within the 60-day grace period since early 2025. This…

From $15,000 Bond to Stricter Rules: 5 Key US Visa Changes

U.S. visa policy reforms from 2025 include a visa bond pilot for Malawi and Zambia travelers, a $250…

US and Japan Launch Over 100 Electric Air Taxis Starting in 2025

ANA Holdings and Joby Aviation will deploy 100+ Joby S4 eVTOL air taxis in Japan from 2025. Demonstrations…

Trump Promised to End Family Separations, Yet They Continue

The Trump administration restarted family separations at the U.S.-Mexico border in 2025, reversing Biden's protections. Courts ordered services…