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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Meaning of “Member of Professions with Advanced Degree or Exceptional Ability, Section 203(b)(2)” on I-140 Notice

EB-2 visa approval via I-140 means eligibility for professionals with advanced degrees or exceptional ability. National Interest Waivers…

No Direct Harrisburg Flights for Penn State West Coast Games in 2025

No direct flights or special charters are offered from Harrisburg International Airport for Penn State’s 2025 UCLA football…

IndiGo Offers 10% Discount on Flights to Thailand Amid Border Tensions

IndiGo offers a 10% discount on flights to Thailand’s main cities from July 31, 2025. Recent Thailand-Cambodia border…

Etihad Airways Marks July as Its Busiest Month for Aircraft Deliveries

Etihad Airways expanded its fleet to 106 in July 2025, introducing its first Airbus A321LR with luxury cabins.…

Air Algérie to Resume Budapest Flights Starting October 2025

Beginning October 2025, Air Algérie resumes weekly Budapest flights with a triangle route via Vienna, using Boeing 737-700…

Around 40 Flights Cancelled Across Canada Including Major Airlines in Toronto and Vancouver

Approximately 40 Canadian flights were cancelled on July 31, 2025, from weather, equipment, and labor issues. Air Canada…

Ryanair Urges New Government to Reverse 150% Aviation Tax Hike

Due to France’s increased aviation tax in March 2025, Ryanair plans significant flight cuts and seat reductions. This…

Federal Charges Against LA Immigration Activist Dropped in Victory

Federal charges against Alejandro Orellana were dismissed on July 30, 2025, ending legal uncertainty after his June arrest.…

L.A. County Proposes Ban on Masked Immigration Raids Amid Federal Pushback

After a surge in masked immigration raids, L.A. County seeks an ordinance requiring visible ID from law enforcement.…

San Francisco Immigrants Rapidly Transferred to Arizona Amid 2025 Deportation Surge

Federal arrests of immigrants surged in California during June 2025, with many San Francisco detainees transferred to Arizona.…

Planning Birth Tourism to the US? Understand Your Visa Risks in 2025

US tightens rules on birth tourism starting July 31, 2025, denying visas and possible entry to pregnant travelers…

Romania Removed from U.S. Visa Waiver Program as of July 2025

Romania’s removal from the U.S. Visa Waiver Program effective May 2025 requires Romanian travelers to apply for B-1/B-2…

Majority of ICE Arrests in Trump’s First 5 Months Occurred in Border States

ICE arrests doubled in early 2025, with Texas responsible for 25%. The Trump administration reversed prior restrictions, expanding…

Immigrant Rights Group Condemns ICE Worker Arrests at Lenexa Restaurant

ICE detained 12 workers in raids on El Toro Loco Mexican Bar & Grill locations in Kansas amid…

Berks County Latino Community Faces Rising Fear Amid ICE Raids

ICE raids in Berks County surged July 2025, affecting many Latinos, including non-criminals. Nationwide detentions exceed 56,000 with…