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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Gurpreet Singh’s Costly US Dream Ends in Arrest, Deportation After Rs 80 Lakh Journey

Mohali couple deported after spending Rs 80 lakh on a 9-month illegal US immigration journey. Highlights risks, costs,…

Canada Expands Authority to Cancel Temporary Resident Documents at Border

Canada's IRCC introduced new regulations on January 31, 2025, granting border officers expanded authority to cancel temporary residence…

20 Immigration Judges Let Go, Adding Strain to Backlogged Court System

The Trump administration abruptly dismissed 20 immigration judges amid federal workforce cuts, straining an overwhelmed system with a…

Canada Immigration Rules Change: Officers Can Now Cancel Visas, Permits

Canada's updated immigration rules, effective January 2025, grant officers enhanced powers to revoke visas and permits, adding stricter…

Pierre Poilievre Proposes Cutting Canada’s Immigration to 250,000 a Year

Pierre Poilievre, Canada's Conservative leader, has proposed capping annual immigration at 250,000, contrasting with current Liberal policies. He…

Minneapolis Advocates Help Schools Prepare for Potential ICE Visits

Minneapolis advocates are educating schools on handling ICE visits following policy changes allowing enforcement in sensitive locations like…

Can a Gap Between Skilled Worker Visas Affect Your Indefinite Leave?

Short breaks between Skilled Worker visas don’t automatically disqualify applicants from obtaining Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) in…

ICE Arrests Jose Marin-Lozano, Wanted for Murder in El Salvador, in Seattle

ICE agents in Seattle arrested Jose Marin-Lozano, a Salvadoran fugitive wanted for multiple counts of aggravated homicide. Entering…

Canada Updates Rules to Cancel Temporary Resident Visas and Permits

Canada has implemented new rules starting January 31, 2025, allowing immigration officers to cancel temporary resident visas, work,…

White House Official Says No Promises Made About Canada Not Becoming 51st State

A White House official denied agreeing Canada wouldn’t become the 51st U.S. state amidst tensions over President Trump’s…

Canada Welcomes Record 483,000 New Permanent Residents in 2024

Canada welcomed a record 483,000 permanent residents in 2024, surpassing targets. However, the 2025-2027 Immigration Levels Plan reduces…

Afrikaners Taking Donald Trump’s Refugee Offer Can Keep South African Citizenship

President Trump's 2025 order offers Afrikaners U.S. refugee status, sparking mixed reactions. Immigration expert Ashraf Essop confirms accepting…

Patrick Morrisey Backs ICE Partnership to Boost Immigration Enforcement

West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey signed a letter of intent for the 287(g) Program, enhancing state and federal…

Canada’s Points System: How CRS Helps Choose Permanent Residents

Canada's Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) evaluates Express Entry candidates for permanent residence, scoring up to 1200 points based…

EU’s Entry/Exit System and ETIAS: What Travelers Need to Know

The EU plans to introduce EES and ETIAS in 2025 to strengthen Schengen Area border management. EES digitizes…