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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Marriage Certificates and Canadian Immigration: Why Some Are Not Accepted

As of August 21, 2025, Canadian officers emphasize verifying Marriage Certificates’ authenticity and legal validity. Applicants must supply…

Labour still housing over 32,000 asylum seekers weekly in hotels

On 30 June 2025, 32,059 people were in hotel accommodation, a rise from 29,585 a year earlier. The…

Canada Announces Express Entry Lottery Results Inviting Foreign Workers

IRCC’s August 19, 2025 Express Entry draw issued 2,500 ITAs for 37 healthcare and social services occupations at…

Why Canada’s Parents and Grandparents Program Fails Families in 2025

On July 28, 2025 IRCC issued 17,860 ITAs from the 2020 interest pool, targeting 10,000 complete applications. Sponsors…

California Arrest: Driver Faces Extradition and Vehicular Homicide

A Florida Turnpike crash on August 12, 2025 killed three; driver Harjinder Singh faces three vehicular homicide charges.…

Trump renewable energy ban threatens immigrant workers and visa holders

On August 20, 2025 the administration centralized wind and solar approvals under Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, effectively stopping…

Chester County Sheriff Partners with ICE for Local Immigration Enforcement

Chester County joined ICE’s Section 287(g) on August 21, 2025, authorizing deputies to screen inmates, use federal immigration…

Walworth County commissioner says he was forced out after challenging ICE warrant

Judge Hannah Dugan’s April 2025 arrest spotlighted tensions around ICE administrative warrants in Wisconsin. Between January and June…

Vietjet Breaks Ground on Long Thanh MRO Centre to Service 10 Aircraft

On August 19, 2025 Vietjet began construction of an 8.4-hectare, nearly $100 million MRO Centre at Long Thanh.…

Tillis Secures Millions for CLT’s New 10,000-Foot Runway Upgrade

In 2025 Senator Tillis secured $45M+ for CLT and RDU. CLT earned $21.5M AIP funding for a 10,000‑foot…

Opponents Turn Up Pressure on Starmer Over Record 111,000 Asylum Claims

Record asylum applications reached 111,000 to June 2025, up 14%, while 27,000+ small‑boat crossings increased pressure. Hotels housed…

US Imposes New Fees on Foreigners Seeking Work Permits in 2025

Signed July 4, 2025, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act imposes broad fee hikes: asylum initial EADs $550,…

IndiGo Buying More Aircraft as It Launches New International Flights

In 2025 IndiGo pursues major international growth with 946 aircraft ordered, leased 787-9s arriving, A350 deliveries from 2027,…

Portion of Delta Air Lines Wing Flap Breaks Loose Midflight, Plane Lands Safely

Delta Flight 1893’s Boeing 737-800 (N3740C) landed safely in Austin on August 19, 2025, after a section of…

Lehigh Valley International Airport Breaks Passenger Record, Expands Service Offerings

Lehigh Valley International Airport achieved record passenger and cargo volumes in 2025: July’s 102,634 passengers and June’s 23,172,476…