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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Taliban ‘ready and willing’ to back Farage’s mass deportation plan

Reform UK seeks mass removals—detaining irregular arrivals and suspending key treaties—backed by a £2 billion incentives fund; the…

Greece Golden Visa: Residency, Healthcare, Education and Schengen Access Explained

In 2025 Greece’s Golden Visa offers five-year residency, Schengen access, and public services. Reforms set €800k/€400k/€250k property tiers,…

1.5 Lakh Punjabi Truck Drivers’ Livelihoods at Risk; NRI Minister Urges US Intervention

The U.S. paused worker visas for commercial truck drivers on August 21, 2025, after a fatal Florida crash;…

USCIS Reverts CSPA Rule: What Green Card Applicants Should Know Now

Effective August 15, 2025, USCIS will use the State Department’s Final Action Dates chart for CSPA age calculations…

New Zealand launches Business Investor Visa with NZ$2M 12‑month fast‑track

New Zealand’s Business Investor Visa (BIV) opens November 2025 with NZ$1 million and NZ$2 million tracks; NZ$2 million…

Voting rights groups sue to block Ohio proof‑of‑citizenship BMV rule

In August 2025 plaintiffs sued to block Ohio’s HB54, effective June 30, 2025, which requires documentary proof of…

Canada Retreats From Record Immigration Targets, Cuts 2025 Levels

Canada reduced permanent resident targets (395,000 in 2025) and introduced temporary resident caps aiming for 5% of the…

New Mexico Lawmakers Debate Closing State Immigration Detention Centers

HB9 would bar New Mexico state and local contracts and land leases for immigration detention, responding to reported…

Saudi Skilled Worker Visa 2025: Eligibility, Categories, and Salaries Explained

Saudi Arabia's new skill-based visa, effective July–August 2025, classifies workers into High-Skilled, Skilled and Basic tiers with salary,…

Can I Apply for a Discretionary Grant of Canadian Citizenship in 2025?

IRCC's 2025 interim measures let the Minister use ss.5(4) to grant citizenship to four affected groups, prioritizing infants…

Air France Pilot Salary in 2025: Pay Ranges, Bonuses and Outlook

Air France pilots in 2025 earn €5,000–€11,000 monthly for First Officers and €13,000–€20,000+ for Captains; senior totals can…

Philippine Airlines Boosts Manila–Melbourne Flights to Daily for Holidays

Philippine Airlines will operate daily Manila–Melbourne flights from Dec 17, 2025 to Jan 19, 2026 using Airbus A330-300…

Frontier Adds Six New Nonstop Routes From Detroit Starting Nov 2025

Frontier will add six routes from Detroit between Nov 2025 and Feb 2026, including Cancun, Fort Lauderdale, Houston…

Air Canada Cancels Flights Ahead of 10,000 Flight Attendants’ Weekend Strike

Approximately 10,000 Air Canada flight attendants struck August 15, 2025, causing 3,000+ cancellations. A mediator-brokered tentative agreement on…

Top Rated U.S. Airports for Best Food & Dining 2025 Rankings

In 2025 ATL topped Food & Wine’s airport food rankings with 160+ outlets; ORD and SFO also ranked…