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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Returning to the USA After Deportation: Waiver of Inadmissibility Explained

Returning to the U.S. after deportation through marriage to a U.S. citizen is possible but complex. It requires…

IRCC Workforce Cuts to Delay Canada Visa Processing

Canada's Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will cut 25% of its workforce, impacting visa processing times. The…

Home Care Worker Immigration Pilots Launch in Canada 2025

Canada announces new Home Care Worker Immigration Pilots, launching March 31, 2025, replacing previous caregiver programs. Offering immediate…

Drug and Immigration Raid in Colorado Adams County: 49 Arrested

A DEA raid in Adams County, Colorado, detained 49 individuals, focusing on drug offenses but raising immigration concerns.…

South Florida Raids Target Immigrant Communities

Federal agents have launched extensive immigration raids in South Florida under President Trump's crackdown, targeting immigrant-dense areas, workplaces,…

ID Rules During Change of Status Process

Maintaining valid identification is crucial during a change of status and DHS checks. Applicants must use unexpired primary…

US Homeland Security Raids New York, NJ Gurdwaras For Illegal Immigrants

US Homeland Security agents began inspecting gurdwaras in New York and New Jersey to identify undocumented immigrants, following…

How to Verify ICE Agents’ Identity

To verify ICE agents, ask for verbal confirmation, examine a business card, badge, and official credentials for authenticity.…

ICE Launches Enhanced Operations in Chicago

ICE began enhanced targeted immigration operations in Chicago on January 26, 2025, focusing on addressing specific concerns through…

Canada Study Permit Allocation by Province for 2025

Canada announced its 2025 study permit allocation, capping permits at 437,000, a 10% reduction to manage resources. Most…

Climate Activist Zain Haq Facing Deportation from Canada

Climate activist Zain Haq faces deportation from Canada to Pakistan on January 26, 2025. Despite activism and a…

Devon Island: Earth’s Largest Empty Island and Its Mars-Like Mystique

Devon Island in Canada's Arctic is the largest uninhabited island globally. Known for its Mars-like terrain, it hosts…

Canada Immigration Job Cuts Raise Concerns

Canada’s Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) plans to cut 3,300 jobs, about 25% of its workforce, aiming…

Donald Trump Expands Federal Role in Immigration Arrests

President Trump's 2025 executive orders expand U.S. immigration enforcement, deputizing thousands of federal agents, including military and local…

Expedited Removal Expansion Under Trump Immigration Policy

President Trump's proposed immigration policy expands expedited deportations, targeting millions, including those under temporary protections like TPS and…