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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Iraq War Veteran Jose Barco Deported to Mexico, Court Records Show

Iraq War veteran Jose Barco, a Purple Heart recipient born in Venezuela, was deported to Mexico in November…

Refugees Lose Automatic Family Reunion Rights as UK Tightens Rules

The UK suspended the refugee family reunion route on 4 September 2025; pre-deadline applications have a 240-day evidence…

Colorado Western Slope Farmworkers Enter Survival Mode Amid Fears

Western Slope farmworkers face rising fear after national enforcement and a Mesa County case that weakened trust in…

DOT Drops Proposed Cash-Compensation Rule for Flight Disruptions

The DOT dropped its plan to require cash compensation for major disruptions and is enforcing automatic cash refunds…

Charlotte Officials Stand Against ICE Raids, Reassure the Community

ICE and CBP began arrests in Charlotte on November 14, 2025, prompting unified local opposition. Mayor Lyles, Sheriff…

UK Students Can Now Switch Directly to Innovator Founder Visa

From 25 November 2025 students may switch in‑country to the Innovator Founder visa if endorsed and scoring 70…

Trump Rolls Back Food Tariffs as Inflation Fears Persist

Trump ordered a November 13, 2025, rollback of tariffs on several imported foods to relieve grocery-price pressures after…

Bill to Ban Local Police Cooperation with ICE Gains Key New Support

On November 14, 2025 Delegate Nicole Williams plans to refile the Maryland Values Act to ban county 287(g)…

Canada 2025 Budget Reduces Immigration Targets Across Perm Temp

The 2025 Canadian budget lowers immigration targets: permanent admissions capped (395,000 in 2025), temporary residents slashed, and international…

US Expands Visa Bond Pilot Across Malawi, Zambia, Tanzania and More

The U.S. expanded a visa-bond pilot on 5 August 2025 to seven African countries, requiring some B-1/B-2 applicants…

Global Entry Revocations Rise; Many Travelers Face Unclear Reasons

Global Entry revocations rose sharply—17,281 in 2024 (up 47%)—leaving many travelers without TSA PreCheck and little explanation. CBP…

Green Card Update Shows Gains for Applicants: Full Changes List

In 2025 USCIS mandates form editions 01/20/25, separate payments per form, and submission of the sealed I-693 medical…

Tamiami Trail Protest, Immokalee Highlights Immigrant Fears and Hopes

A Tamiami Trail protest on October 18, 2025, drew roughly 3,000 people from Immokalee after ICE operations stirred…

New Government Slogan Signals a Restrictive Immigration Vision

DHS’s “America for Americans” frames immigration as a security priority, expanding detention, expedited removals and interagency enforcement while…

Louisiana Oyster Enforcement Nets 10 Immigration Arrests in Parishes

A joint patrol arrested ten people on oyster beds in St. Bernard and Terrebonne for alleged immigration violations…