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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What Is the Dignity Act 2025 and Its Impact on US Immigration?

This bipartisan bill offers undocumented immigrants legal protections via the Dignity Program, conditional status for Dreamers, mandatory E-Verify…

Canada Introduces Major Immigration Reforms for Marine Workers Under IMP

Canada’s 2025 IMP reforms grant marine workers open work permits with visa-free shore leave, priority repatriation, and stricter…

Retirement Visa 2025: Top 8 Countries and How to Apply Abroad

The D7 Visa in Portugal requires €760 monthly income and health insurance. Retirement visas vary globally, demanding income…

ICE Detains Black Green Card Holder at Canada Border Over Marital Status Issue

In 2025, ICE’s increased border enforcement led to the detention of legal residents like Esther Ngoy Tekele over…

Using Your I-140 Priority Date with a Different Employer Explained

You can retain your I-140 priority date when changing employers if your I-485 has been pending 180 days…

Can I Start a Business with Approved I-140? H-1B Rules Explained

Effective January 17, 2025, new H-1B visa rules allow entrepreneurs to self-sponsor through U.S. startups. Key requirements include…

What Happens If My Employer Withdraws I-140? Key Protection Rules Explained

The 180-day USCIS rule protects foreign workers if employers withdraw an approved I-140 petition. Benefits like H-1B extensions,…

Spirit Airlines Launches Exclusive Nonstop Flights Between Fort Lauderdale and Key West

Starting November 6, 2025, Spirit Airlines introduces the only nonstop Fort Lauderdale-Key West flights with $79 introductory fares.…

Ground Stop Issued for Select Flights to Tampa International Airport

FAA ground stops due to thunderstorms disrupted Tampa International Airport flights in July 2025. Significant delays and cancellations…

Frontier Airlines Announces Nonstop Flights from Corpus Christi to Denver This Fall

Starting October 2025, Frontier Airlines offers twice-weekly nonstop flights from Corpus Christi to Denver, meeting demand of 63,000…

American Airlines Launches Bus Service Between South Bend and Chicago O’Hare

American Airlines launches an integrated luxury bus service linking South Bend and Chicago O’Hare starting October 2025. The…

Akasa Air to Deepen Partnership with Etihad Amid Aviation Growth

The Akasa Air–Etihad Airways codeshare partnership started March 2025, offering 21 weekly flights between India and Abu Dhabi.…

Vietnamese National Dies in ICE Custody at San Antonio Hospital

Tien Xuan Phan died in ICE custody on July 19, 2025, in Texas. Investigations are ongoing, with public…

US Appeals Court Blocks New Jersey Ban on Immigrant Detention

The 3rd Circuit ruled New Jersey’s ban on private immigrant detention contracts unconstitutional. CoreCivic keeps managing the Elizabeth…

Canada’s 2025-2027 Immigration Plan Lowers Targets, Tightens Criteria

Canada’s Immigration Levels Plan for 2025-2027 lowers permanent resident targets annually and reduces temporary residents to 5% population.…