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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Chicago Snowstorm Disrupts Schools, Flights, and Major Roadways

(CHICAGO, ILLINOIS) A powerful lake-effect snowstorm swept into Chicago overnight into Monday, November 10, 2025, reducing visibility, clogging…

Charlotte Douglas Disruptions Rise as FAA Ground Stop Tied to Staffing

An FAA ground stop at Charlotte Douglas on Nov. 8, 2025, lasting under two hours, triggered widespread disruptions:…

Canada exempts graduate students at public DLIs from study permit caps

Starting January 1, 2026, international master’s and PhD students at public DLIs are exempt from Canada’s study permit…

Medicaid head’s $1B claim on undocumented care debunked by experts

Mehmet Oz claimed over $1 billion in federal Medicaid paid for care for undocumented immigrants; states and researchers…

Canada Moves Toward Mass Visa Cancellations Amid Trump-Style Plan

The government’s Bill C-12 would let IRCC and CBSA cancel visas for cohorts after cabinet sign-off, citing fraud…

Canada Enacts Individual Cancellation Guidelines for TRVs and eTAs

IRCC’s January 31, 2025 policy formalizes discretionary and automatic cancellations for eTAs, visas, work and study permits; operational…

Japanese Immigrants Fought for Canada in WWI While Denied Voting

In 2025 renewed attention highlights 222+ Japanese Canadians who fought in WWI while barred from voting. Many enlisted…

San Jose Breweries Join Hasta La Raíz to Support Immigrant Rights

Launched in 2025 by Jessica Salas, Hasta La Raíz unites over 60 breweries to fund immigrant-rights nonprofits. Foxtale’s…

Texas Pastor Faces Self-Deportation After Religious Visa Expiry

Pastor Albert Oliveira of Gordon, Texas, will self-deport in November 2025 after his R-1 visa expired and EB-4…

DHS head approved 10 Spirit planes lacking engines and ownership

Noem and Corey Lewandowski sought purchase of 10 Spirit Boeing 737s for deportation flights and travel, but DHS…

Will Thanksgiving Flights Be Canceled? How the Shutdown Sparks Delays

The government shutdown has cut FAA and TSA capacity ahead of Thanksgiving 2025, threatening major delays and cancellations…

Olivia Rodrigo slams ICE for music used in self-deportation video

DHS and the White House used Olivia Rodrigo’s song in a November 4, 2025 video promoting “self-deportation.” Rodrigo…

New Canada Immigration Processing Times for November 2025: Overview

The November 2025 IRCC update shows digital economic streams moving near targets (Express Entry 5–6 months), while paper…

Canada weighs bill to address Lost Canadians and citizenship.

Bill C-3 proposes ending the 2009 first-generation limit and restoring status to remaining Lost Canadians. Eligible parents born…

Inside The Gold Card Program: U.S. Residency for Private Clients

The Trump Gold Card offers expedited green cards in exchange for large, nonrefundable contributions—$1 million for individuals and…