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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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…

Utah Judge Lacking Immigration Experience Among Military TIJs

The DOJ’s August 2025 rule change opened TIJ roles to any licensed attorney, including JAG military lawyers. EOIR…

Missouri Senator Seeks OPT Overhaul, Calls It a Cheap Labor Pipeline

Senator Eric Schmitt urged DHS to end or reform OPT on November 15, 2025, calling it a cheap-labor…

Mahmood pledges to tighten the “out of control” asylum system.

The Home Secretary announced a shift to temporary refugee status granting roughly 30 months’ leave and regular safety…

Canada’s International Student Cap: Are Colleges at Risk?

Canada’s 2025 study-permit cap (437,000) seeks to cool rental markets but has forced Ontario institutions to cut over…

Somalia Confirms Major Data Breach in E-Visa System, 35,000 Exposed

A breach of Somalia’s E-TAS exposed sensitive data for more than 35,000 applicants. The government suspended the system,…

Iraq War Veteran Jose Barco Deported to Mexico, Court Records Show

Iraq War veteran Jose Barco, a Purple Heart recipient born in Venezuela, was deported to Mexico in November…

Refugees Lose Automatic Family Reunion Rights as UK Tightens Rules

The UK suspended the refugee family reunion route on 4 September 2025; pre-deadline applications have a 240-day evidence…

Colorado Western Slope Farmworkers Enter Survival Mode Amid Fears

Western Slope farmworkers face rising fear after national enforcement and a Mesa County case that weakened trust in…

DOT Drops Proposed Cash-Compensation Rule for Flight Disruptions

The DOT dropped its plan to require cash compensation for major disruptions and is enforcing automatic cash refunds…

Charlotte Officials Stand Against ICE Raids, Reassure the Community

ICE and CBP began arrests in Charlotte on November 14, 2025, prompting unified local opposition. Mayor Lyles, Sheriff…

UK Students Can Now Switch Directly to Innovator Founder Visa

From 25 November 2025 students may switch in‑country to the Innovator Founder visa if endorsed and scoring 70…

Trump Rolls Back Food Tariffs as Inflation Fears Persist

Trump ordered a November 13, 2025, rollback of tariffs on several imported foods to relieve grocery-price pressures after…