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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Does a Dependent Spouse Inherit Principal Applicant’s Priority Date Automatically?

Dependent spouses cannot automatically inherit the principal applicant’s priority date when filing their own I-140 petition. Their green…

What Is the C08 EAD Category? Complete Guide Explained

Asylum applicants awaiting decisions for 150 days without delays may apply for a C08 EAD work permit. It…

Dane County Airport Launches Nonstop Flights for Badger Fans

New nonstop flights from Dane County Regional Airport beginning July 31, 2025, align with Wisconsin Badger football games.…

Australian Airline Gets Approval to Carry Pets In-Cabin on Flights

Starting late 2025, Virgin Australia permits small pets in the cabin on domestic flights for the first time.…

Argentina Officially Launches Citizenship by Investment Framework

Argentina’s Citizenship by Investment program mandates a US$500,000 investment in key sectors, grants citizenship without residency, and promises…

NTSB Probes Flight Training in January Midair Collision Hearings

The NTSB is investigating a deadly January collision caused by training gaps, faulty altimeters, and disabled safety equipment.…

Gwinnett Sheriff’s Office Calls Georgia’s Immigration Bill Ambiguous

Effective July 2025, Georgia’s HB 1105 mandates local police cooperation with ICE on immigration enforcement. Gwinnett Sheriff opposes…

Fort Bliss to Host Nation’s Largest Migrant Detention Center by 2027

Opening in 2027, Fort Bliss will house 5,000 migrants detained throughout deportation proceedings, following the Trump administration’s policy…

Southwest Airlines Flights Temporarily Halted Due to Internet Outage

Southwest Airlines halted all departing flights on July 31, 2025, due to a major internet outage. Operations resumed…

How Gangs, Displacement, and Deportation Are Reshaping Haiti’s Map

In 2025, Haiti suffers a severe humanitarian crisis as gangs control most of Port-au-Prince, over 1.3 million displaced,…

Millions of Women Denied Equal Citizenship Rights and Why It Matters

Discriminatory nationality laws affect millions of women worldwide, restricting their ability to pass citizenship to children and spouses.…

US Imposes Visa Sanctions on Palestinian Authority and PLO Officials

The U.S. announced visa sanctions on Palestinian Authority and PLO officials for violating two peace-related U.S. laws. These…

Former Judge Links Houston Migrant Sex Crime Surge to Border Failures

ICE Houston arrested 214 illegal aliens for child sex crimes in early 2025, surpassing 2024. Multiagency task forces…

Gwinnett Sheriff Defends ICE Cooperation Under Georgia’s New Law

Under Georgia’s HB 1105, Gwinnett Sheriff must cooperate with ICE despite personal opposition. Increased ICE detainers have alarmed…

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…