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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LA County Board Considers Local Emergency Proclamation Over Immigration Raids

LA County supervisors will vote October 14, 2025, on a local emergency proclamation responding to intensified immigration raids.…

UK imposes Botswana visa rule to curb asylum claims

From 15:00 BST on October 14, 2025, Botswana nationals must secure a UK Standard Visitor visa in advance;…

California Boosts Central Coast Immigration Legal Services Funding

SB 104 directs $1.5 million to Catholic Charities of the Central Coast to boost immigration legal services across…

Sweden petition to block revocation of permanent residence hits 40,000

A petition of 40,000 signatures opposes a Swedish proposal to make permanent residence conditional and revocable for income,…

Why Using Military Lawyers as Immigration Judges Backfires

Proposed deployment of up to 600 military lawyers as temporary immigration judges with shortened training raises due process,…

ICE’s full-body restraints in deportations spark concerns of inhumane treatment

ICE’s use of The WRAP during deportations has drawn criticism for prolonged application, steep seating angles, and stacked…

Canada’s Small Landlords Face Uncertainty as Student Demand Falls

A federal cap on study permits led to a roughly 70% fall in international student arrivals in 2025…

Lake County Sees Unprecedented Federal Immigration Activity This Week

A large-scale ICE deployment — about 300 agents based at Naval Station Great Lakes — has led to…

Denmark Imposes Zero-Quota on Non-EU Nurses for 2025–2026

From Oct 7, 2025 to Dec 31, 2026 Denmark sets a zero quota on new authorization-related permits for…

Verijet Files Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Says It Will Not Resume Flights

Verijet entered Chapter 7 liquidation on October 9, 2025 (Case No. 25-21901), reporting $38.7M liabilities and $2.5M assets.…

Immigrant Communities in Memphis in Crisis Mode as ICE Surge Persists

The Memphis Safe Task Force began Sept. 29, 2025, deploying the National Guard and federal agencies. By Oct.…

Paramjit Singh, Green Card Holder, ICE Delays Brain Tumor Surgery

Paramjit Singh, a green card holder and Fort Wayne business owner, has been in ICE custody since July…

BU Expands Opposition to DHS Four-Year Visa Limit Proposal

DHS proposed replacing D/S with a fixed four-year limit for most F-1 and J-1 stays, shortening grace periods…

Vigil for Missouri Man Who Died in ICE Custody Demands Reform

Following the death of 34-year-old Cruz-Silva in ICE custody, a Missouri vigil urged reforms: better medical and mental…

Doc Rivers condemns Chicago ICE arrests: It’s awful to watch

Doc Rivers criticized ICE mass arrests in Chicago, citing images of zip-tied detainees and urging unity. Since September…