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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BermudAir Launches AnguillAir-Branded Flights to Anguilla from BOS/EWR

Starting December 2025, BermudAir’s new AnguillAir brand will offer nonstop flights to Anguilla from Boston, Newark, and Baltimore.…

TN 2026: No State Income Tax, Impact on Wages and Filing

For 2026 Tennessee again has no state income tax, meaning no state withholding on pay. The state raises…

New Mexico 2026 State Income Tax Rates and Brackets Explained

New Mexico’s 2026 income tax uses five graduated rates up to 5.90%, with reported unchanged top thresholds. New…

Real ID $45 TSA Fee Starts February 2026: What Travelers Must Know

From Feb. 1, 2026, travelers lacking REAL ID or a passport can pay $45 for an extra TSA…

Immigrants Skip Vital Health Care Amid Federal Raids in 2025

Heightened immigration enforcement in 2025, including Operation Catahoula Crunch, has caused widespread fear and missed medical visits. Surveys…

DV-2026 February Cutoffs: Regional Moves, Beneficiaries, Europe Drop

February DV-2026 cutoffs expanded Africa and Asia but reduced Europe’s cutoff. Supply is restricted (~52,000) and entitlement ends…

NTSB Investigating Reagan National Collision; No Admissions of Fault Yet

A midair collision near Reagan National on Jan. 29, 2025, killed 67. The NTSB’s DCA25MA108 remains open; the…

Protect Your Bay Area Family: Spot Fake Immigration Lawyers Now

Bay Area fraudsters impersonate immigration lawyers and notarios in 2025, charging hundreds through apps and staging fake hearings.…

TPA delay: no corroborated security threat; weather and staffing cited

No public FAA or airline records confirmed that an American Airlines flight at Tampa was delayed by a…

DHS Expands Deputization of Local Police to Enforce Immigration Law

A January 2025 memorandum pushed DHS and DOJ to broaden local roles through 287(g) MOAs and nationwide HSTFs,…

UK net migration could hit 300k by decade’s end, but projections rise.

Net migration fell from record highs but may rise later: the OBR forecasts 340,000 by 2030, driven by…

Express Entry update: 5,000 PR invites as CRS falls to 515

IRCC issued 5,000 CEC ITAs on December 16, 2025, with a minimum CRS of 515 and a tie-breaker…

Maine Moves Forward with Law Restricting Local Immigration Enforcement

Maine will let LD 1971 take effect in January 2026, limiting local police cooperation with ICE, narrowing detainer…

H-1B 221(g) Slips After Social Media Vetting: What It Means

Effective Dec. 15, 2025, U.S. consulates will routinely screen social media for all H‑1B and H‑4 applicants, leading…

Michigan AG Nessel Joins Multistate Suit Against $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee

A 20‑state coalition sued on December 12, 2025, to block a $100,000 fee on new H‑1B petitions, arguing…