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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Vermont 2026 Income Tax Rates and Brackets: What to Expect

Vermont confirms a progressive tax structure for 2026 with rates from 3.35% to 8.75%. New withholding instructions begin…

Canadian Master’s Degrees as a Path to Permanent Residence

Canada’s new 2026 immigration rules exempt master's degrees from study caps and grant graduates a 3-year work permit.…

Air France A330 Emergency Diversion Highlights Safety Across Lebanon, Germany

An Air France A330 flying from Beirut to Paris diverted to Munich due to a smoke smell in…

What’s Next for Venezuelans Under TPS: Status, Uncertainty, and Next Steps

Venezuelan TPS holders have received a court-ordered extension of their legal status through October 2, 2026, and work…

New Brexit Poll Finds Economy and Immigration Worsening in Britain

A 2026 poll shows 72% of Brits feel Brexit reduced national control, with 66% seeing economic harm. Despite…

Mail Delays Impact Immigrant Detainees’ Legal Cases in New Mexico

The BIA's 'detention mailbox rule' helps detainees whose legal filings are delayed by facility staff. Recent reports of…

Canada Expands Visa-Free Entry to 13 Countries with eTA Policy

Canada permits visa-free air travel for citizens of 13 countries who meet 'known traveler' criteria—specifically those with past…

What Canada’s New Work Licence Framework Means for Foreign Workers

Canada introduces the New Work Licence Framework in January 2026, moving away from open work permits. The change…

Minneapolis Immigration Crackdown: 2,000 Federal Agents Launch Fraud Probe

A 30-day federal operation in Minneapolis-St. Paul involves 2,000 agents investigating $9 billion in alleged social program fraud.…

H-1B Wage Reform: Weighted Selection Rules End Entry-Level Lottery

The FY 2027 H-1B cap season introduces a wage-prioritized selection model effective February 2026. This system grants more…

Canada Reports Decline in Asylum Claims Amid Border Measures

A 33% decline in Canadian asylum claims in 2025 reflects the impact of expanded border agreements and stricter…

Canada Housing Outlook 2026: Stability Amid Immigration Policy Shifts

Canada is entering a 'market reset' phase for housing. The CMHC projects that reduced immigration targets and lower…

Eighty Asylum Seekers Allege Degrading Treatment Under One In, One Out

Asylum seekers at Harmondsworth detention centre are challenging the UK's 'One In, One Out' policy, alleging inhumane conditions…

New York REAL ID for Visa Holders: Documents, Costs, and Steps

New York allows visa holders to get REAL IDs for domestic flights. These cards are linked to the…

Hawaii REAL ID for Visa Holders 2026: DMV Requirements and Checklist

Hawaii requires visa holders to apply in person for a REAL ID to maintain domestic flight privileges after…