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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Pakistan Resumes Deportation of 1.4 Million Afghan PoR Card Holders

Since August 2025, Pakistan enforces deportations of 1.4 million Afghan PoR card holders with expired status. Over 1…

US Introduces $15,000 Visa Bond for High-Overstay B-1/B-2 Applicants

Beginning August 4, 2025, selected B-1/B-2 visa applicants must pay visa bonds of up to $15,000, plus a…

Haitians in Minnesota Face Job Losses After Trump Ends Immigration Programs

The Trump administration’s termination of TPS and CHNV parole in 2025 forces many Haitians to lose legal work…

Envoy Air Adds Two New Embraer E175s to American Eagle Fleet

Envoy Air’s addition of two Embraer E175 jets in August 2025 advances its fleet to 214 planes, boosting…

Germany Sees 47% Drop in Asylum Seekers Amid Syrian Regime Change in 2025

Germany reduced asylum applications by nearly half in 2025 due to Syria’s political changes, while the UK’s numbers…

Nicaraguan Migrants Fear Deportation Amid Trump and Ortega Crackdowns

The Trump administration ended TPS and CHNV programs in 2025, exposing thousands of Nicaraguan migrants to deportation. Nicaragua…

No Confirmed Sewer Break or Ceiling Debris at Atlanta Airport in 2025

No confirmed sewer line break or debris incident at Atlanta airport as of August 4, 2025. Weather disrupts…

Denver International Airport Opens New East Security Checkpoint This Week

The East Security Checkpoint opens at Denver International Airport on August 5, 2025, featuring 17 lanes and enhanced…

How to Sponsor Family Members in Canada After Refugee Status

Refugees in Canada can sponsor spouses and children quickly, but parents and grandparents face long waits under strict…

Record Numbers of Europeans Flying to Canada in 2025, Aviation Data Shows

Europe-Canada flights hit record highs in August 2025 with 5.7% growth, driven by WestJet’s expansion and shifting preferences…

Late Summer Flights in 2025 Are Cheaper Than Ever

In late summer 2025, U.S. domestic airfares dropped nearly 5%, averaging $441, with international fares down 1.6%. The…

ICE Agents Arrest One Suspect After Attempted Vehicle Ramming in Colorado

ICE agents faced a vehicle attack during a July 31 operation in Black Forest, Colorado. One suspect, Zapata-Pacheco,…

DOJ Moves to Distance Itself From Stephen Miller’s Immigration Plan

The DOJ is stepping back from Stephen Miller’s aggressive immigration plan with daily arrest quotas and mass detentions.…

Australia Raises International Student Cap to 295,000 by 2026 with Southeast Asia Priority

Australia raises the 2026 international student cap by 9% to 295,000, emphasizing Southeast Asia. Universities get most places…

Project 2025 Policies Deepen Challenges for Spouses Following Deported Partners

Under Project 2025, immigrations policies have tightened, increasing deportations and restricting asylum. Wives following deported husbands to Mexico…