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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Oklahoma Town Weighs Jobs and Ethics as ICE Center Opens

Under a $100 million, five-year deal, Watonga will reopen Diamondback as an ICE facility operated by CoreCivic, offering…

Foreign worker arrivals align with 2026 cuts, 100k below 2025 targets

Canada expects only 202,923 temporary foreign worker arrivals in 2025, far below the 367,750 target, matching the 2026…

Canada Detains Renowned Legal Scholar En Route to Palestine Conference

Richard Falk, 95, was detained about three hours at Toronto Pearson on November 13, 2025, questioned as a…

ICE Detainer Lodged for Suspect in Long Island TJ Maxx Molestation

After a November 1, 2025 arrest at a Long Island T.J. Maxx, ICE lodged a detainer for Jimmy…

Minister reaffirms commitment to asylum reforms amid Labour scrutiny

On 17 November 2025 the UK unveiled major asylum reforms: a 5→20 year settlement period, a single appeals…

Raleigh Next for Federal Immigration Enforcement Starting Nov 19, 2025

Raleigh faces federal immigration operations beginning November 19, 2025, extending activity from Charlotte. Authorities report 130 arrests statewide,…

MEA Cautions on Job Fraud as Iran Suspends Visa Exemption

From 22 November 2025 Iran ends visa-free entry for ordinary Indian passport holders, requiring visas for entry and…

Return to Nowhere: African Migrants and U.S. Deportation to Ghana

A Sept. 5, 2025 flight sent 14 West African migrants from Louisiana to Ghana under a contested U.S.-Ghana…

Will Immigrants and Visa Holders Get Trump’s $2,000 Tariff Dividend?

A proposed $2,000 tariff dividend announced November 9, 2025 lacks clear eligibility rules. Treasury and IRS may apply…

Gov. Stein: Charlotte Border Patrol Stoking Fear, Not Safer

Governor Josh Stein criticized weekend Border Patrol sweeps in Charlotte as fear‑inducing and damaging to community trust, while…

Canada’s EMPP Faces Extreme Delays Amid Refugee Employment Backlog

Canada’s EMPP has reached its 2025 cap, causing a multi-year backlog. Processing delays stem from high demand, intake…

Missed PGWP? Explore Canada’s other work permit options today

Not qualifying for a PGWP doesn’t close all paths. Confirm your status, then pursue LMIA or LMIA‑exempt employer…

Ethiopian Airlines Expands Fleet with 11 More Boeing 737 MAX 8s

On November 17, 2025, Ethiopian Airlines exercised options for 11 more Boeing 737 MAX 8s, boosting its fleet…

Woonsocket Mother Detained at Logan Airport for Over a Week

A Woonsocket mother and green card holder was detained at Logan Airport in early November 2025 over a…

Oman Unveils Cultural Visa for Global Artists: Eligibility and Fees

Starting 10 November 2025, Oman’s Cultural Visa provides 1-, 5- or 10-year residency for artists and academics with…