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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Is Your Community Listed as an Immigrant Sanctuary? Trump’s New Target List

On April 28, 2025, Executive Order 18763 tasked DOJ and DHS with naming jurisdictions that limit immigration cooperation.…

Joy Reid: Trump’s Alleged Plan—Deport ‘Brown People,’ Reimport as Slave Labor

After Joy Reid’s August 7 claim, policy details show a push for mass deportations—up to one million per…

Charleston County Schools Reinforce Student Safety Amid Rising Immigration Fears

On January 27, 2025, CCSD adopted updated ICE procedures: principals must contact SEM, and ICE cannot remove students…

Air Canada Joins Major Carriers with Revenue‑Based Aeroplan Overhaul

Effective January 1, 2026, Aeroplan shifts to revenue-based earnings: one point per $1 and 2x–6x elite multipliers. Status…

Bali Airport’s New Baggage Systems Cut Tourist Queue Times Dramatically

On June 12, 2025, Bali’s airport shifted baggage checks to after check-in and introduced X-ray MVXR and ATRS.…

American Airlines’ A321XLR Delivery and Delays: What We Know

American received A321XLR N300NY on July 25, 2025, but certified cabin seats are delayed by a global shortage.…

EgyptAir Set to Receive First Boeing 737 MAX 8 in 2025

EgyptAir’s first Boeing 737 MAX 8 arrives in H2 2025 under an 18‑aircraft lease with Air Lease Corporation;…

Heathrow Delays After Fire Equipment Failure Halts Key Tube Line

A fire-equipment failure in early August 2025 suspended Elizabeth Line service to Terminals 2, 3 and 4, worsening…

ICE detains immigrants up to 72 hours at SF field office

The 630 Sansome St. field office is detaining people up to 72 hours without beds or private toilets…

Canadian Immigration Strengthens National Unity Amid 2025 Policy Shift

Canada’s 2025–2027 immigration plan lowers permanent resident targets (395,000 in 2025) and prioritizes those already in Canada, reserving…

Fears of Immigration Raids Didn’t Stop Hundreds from Seeking Care

In 2025 Colorado, a trusted community health fair reached over 900 people despite enforcement fears, providing about 300…

Southern California Faith Leaders Rally to Support Immigrants Facing Deportation

After a surge in arrests starting June 2025, faith leaders in Southern California provide court vigils, material aid,…

ICE to Open Tent Detention Facility at Fort Bliss, Texas on Aug 17

Camp East Montana opens August 17, 2025, at Fort Bliss with 1,000 beds, expanding weekly toward 3,000 and…

Supporters Rally to Free Alabama Social Worker Detained by ICE

After a speeding stop, ICE detained bilingual advocate Giovanna Hernandez-Martinez in early August 2025, confirmed August 7. HICA…

Trump Burger Owner Roland Beainy Faces Deportation After DHS Alleges Immigration Fraud

Trump Burger co‑owner Roland Beainy faces deportation after a May 2025 arrest; USCIS revoked his marriage petition, alleging…