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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Canada’s population dips 0.2% as temporary residents fall, report shows

Canada reported its largest quarterly drop in non-permanent residents since 1971, causing the total population to fall by…

Canada Pauses Home Care Worker Immigration for 2026 Permanent Residency

Canada’s Home Care Worker Immigration pilots are currently paused for new applicants and will not reopen in March…

Immigration Crackdown Deepens Fault Lines Within Baptist Communities

Increased immigration enforcement is causing a rift among Baptist leaders. The conflict pits a 'border security first' approach…

Tech Giants Warn Visa Holders: Avoid International Travel as U.S. Vetting Tightens

Tech companies like Apple and Google are warning H-1B workers to avoid international travel without a valid visa…

DHS Calls ICE Arrests a Christmas Gift to Americans, Sparks Debate

On December 20, 2025, DHS announced that ICE arrests of immigrants with criminal histories are a "Christmas gift"…

Mystery Deepens: Three Pilots Aboard Biffle Crash Probe

Former NASCAR star Greg Biffle and six others died in a private jet crash at Statesville Regional Airport.…

Nashville Airport Unveils 2026 Flight Expansions Across Carriers

BNA adds new Southwest and Avelo routes in early 2026. Highlights include Southwest's first international nonstop flights to…

International Experience Canada kicks off 2026 season as pools open

Canada's 2026 IEC season is now open for profile submissions from 36 partner countries. Starting January 2026, IRCC…

Canada Closes Start-up Visa, Announces Entrepreneur Pathway by 2026

Canada is shutting down new applications for the Start-up Visa Program on December 31, 2025, to resolve a…

Trump suspends Diversity Visa lottery after Brown University shooting

President Trump halted the Green Card Lottery following news that a mass shooter at Brown University obtained residency…

Orange County Signs 838 ICE Beds Contract, Projected Revenue Over $30M

Orange County will rent 838 jail beds to ICE for over $30 million, starting October 2025. This move…

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…