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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BARK Air Redefines Luxury Dog Travel with Tailored In-Flight Comfort

BARK Air runs dog-first in-cabin flights across U.S. and Europe since May 2024, flying 1,000+ dogs on 142…

Canada Refuses PR Claims Lacking Salary Proof, Cash Involved

IRCC is refusing permanent residency applications that lack verifiable salary evidence, especially where pay was in cash. Applicants…

Youth dies after Rs 9 lakh visa fraud in Moga; 3 booked

After alleged visa fraud totaling Rs 9 lakh, 26-year-old Gaganjit Singh died by suicide; Moga police charged three…

Hollywood Burbank Airport Returns to Normal Air Traffic After Shutdown

A six-hour unmanned tower at Hollywood Burbank during the Oct. 7, 2025 shutdown forced remote TRACON control and…

Riviera Maya Group Aims to Secure Mexico Digital Nomad Visa

Riviera Maya business leaders propose a Digital Nomad e‑Visa to legalize long stays by remote workers, but as…

Air Canada: North America’s Only Economy Free Beer and Wine Carrier

As of October 2025, Air Canada uniquely provides free beer and wine in economy on all North American…

Indonesia Denies Israeli Gymnasts’ Visas Ahead of Jakarta Worlds

Indonesia denied visas to Israeli gymnasts for the Oct. 19–25 FIG World Championships in Jakarta, citing political pressure.…

Thailand’s Mandatory Online Work Permit Launch Begins October 13, 2025

Starting October 13, 2025, Thailand requires new foreign work permit applications through the e-Work Permit portal. Employer verification…

Conservatives Push to Restrict Birthright Citizenship in Canada

Conservatives sought to limit birthright citizenship to children with a parent who is citizen, permanent resident, or protected…

Canada Rejected 160 Hong Kong Work Permits for False Claims (2021-24)

Canadian authorities rejected about 160 Hong Kong-related work-permit applications (2021–2024) for false academic claims. New checks include plagiarism…

Tampa Woman Posed as Immigration Lawyer, Dozens Left in Limbo

Past prosecutions show impostors posed as immigration lawyers in Tampa, including Intriago (wire fraud, 55 victims) and Reyes…

Canadian-born American-Adopted Resident Returns After Reentry Denial

A longtime green card holder, Chris Landry, was denied reentry at the Maine border over 2004 and 2007…

Long Island Schools Reassure Students Amid ICE Crackdown Fears

After reports of masked ICE agents near Long Island schools, districts confirmed no ICE entry, reinforced FERPA protections,…

Canadian Advocates Rally Against Bill C-2 for Immigration Reform

In June 2025 over 300 organizations protested Bill C-2, arguing it would cut off hearings after one year…

No Evidence Trump Policies Forced Visa Holders to Leave Tijuana

As of October 2025, available records do not support claims that Trump-era immigration measures drove lawful visa holders…