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 Opens New PR Pathway — Jobs at 118 Firms Claim Examined

Before December 31, 2025, Canada will replace the EMPP with a permanent PR pathway focused on skilled refugees,…

Purdue pharmacy student Yeonsoo Go released after ICE detention

Purdue student Yeonsoo Go, on an R-2 dependent visa valid through December 2025, was detained after a New…

Human Rights Community Condemns Deportation of Nassera Dutour

Nassera Dutour, CFDA president, was detained and deported at Algiers' Houari Boumediene Airport on July 30, 2025. Authorities…

UMass Poll Shows Majority Support Path to Citizenship for Law-Abiding Undocumented Immigrants

Most Americans support a citizenship path for law-abiding undocumented immigrants, with 61%-63% favoring this in 2025. Support is…

Union County Family Sues American Airlines Over Flight Attendant Bathroom Camera

A Union County family sued American Airlines in August 2025 after flight attendant Estes Carter Thompson secretly recorded…

Can Donald Trump Unilaterally Take Federal Control of Washington, DC?

Trump pushed for federal control of Washington, DC, after a 2025 assault, but cannot revoke local governance without…

USCIS Issues Deportation Notices to Laid-Off H-1B Workers Despite Grace Period

USCIS issues nearly 1,840 NTAs weekly to H-1B workers within the 60-day grace period since early 2025. This…

From $15,000 Bond to Stricter Rules: 5 Key US Visa Changes

U.S. visa policy reforms from 2025 include a visa bond pilot for Malawi and Zambia travelers, a $250…

US and Japan Launch Over 100 Electric Air Taxis Starting in 2025

ANA Holdings and Joby Aviation will deploy 100+ Joby S4 eVTOL air taxis in Japan from 2025. Demonstrations…

Trump Promised to End Family Separations, Yet They Continue

The Trump administration restarted family separations at the U.S.-Mexico border in 2025, reversing Biden's protections. Courts ordered services…

Pregnant Woman Hospitalized After Immigration Arrest in Westlake District

A federal raid on August 6, 2025, in Westlake arrested 16 people, including a pregnant U.S. citizen. Possible…

United Airlines Grounds Flights Nationwide Due to Technology Issue

United Airlines’ August 6, 2025 technology failure halted flights nationwide, triggering 20 cancellations and hundreds delayed. The issue…

Trump Proposes Legal Status for Undocumented Farmworkers Amid Debate

Trump’s August 2025 proposal for legalizing undocumented farmworkers addresses severe U.S. farm labor shortages. Currently, only new temporary…

Dignity Act of 2025 Offers Legal Status Without Citizenship Pathway

The Dignity Act of 2025 offers undocumented immigrants a seven-year legal status with work authorization and deportation protection…

Impact of Immigration Restrictions on Household Formation Rates

August 2025 U.S. immigration rules limit family immigration and expand detention funding, causing fewer new households. Registration rules…