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.
Chief Editor
Follow:
5146 Articles

Irish YouTuber Adam McIntyre Reported to ICE Over False Visa Claims

Adam McIntyre was wrongfully reported to ICE for visa fraud in July 2025 over a misunderstood visa code.…

Companies Add ICE Raid Preparedness to Extreme Weather, Violence Plans

ICE workplace raids surged sharply since January 2025 under Trump’s administration. Employers must update I-9s, use E-Verify, create…

How El Salvador Benefits From Trump’s Deportation Policies

The Trump administration expanded deportations in 2025 using the Alien Enemies Act, sending migrants to El Salvador’s CECOT…

UK Faces Record Small Boat Crossings Amid New 2025 Immigration Reforms

UK illegal immigration via small boats hit record highs with 44,000 arrivals. Tougher visa rules and longer residency…

Virginia State Income Tax Rates and Brackets for 2025 Explained

Virginia’s 2025 tax rates hold steady with four brackets from 2% to 5.75%. Filing deadline is May 1,…

Utah State Income Tax Rates and Brackets for 2025 Explained

Utah’s state income tax rate lowers to 4.50% on June 1, 2025, replacing the previous 4.55%. This applies…

Ohio State Income Tax Rates and Brackets for 2025 Explained

Ohio reduces its top income tax rate to 3.125% for 2025, then adopts a flat 2.75% tax on…

Montana State Income Tax Rates and Brackets for 2025 Explained

For 2025, Montana taxes income at 4.7% or 5.9% in two brackets. Lower rates apply to long-term capital…

Missouri State Income Tax Rates and Brackets for 2025 Explained

Missouri income tax requires filing if income exceeds 2025 standard deductions ($15,000 single). Tax rates range from 0%…

Kentucky State Income Tax Rates and Brackets for 2025 Explained

Kentucky’s flat 4% income tax with a $3,270 deduction in 2025 lowers to 3.5% in 2026. The system…

Idaho State Income Tax Rates and Brackets for 2025 Explained

Idaho implements a 5.3% flat state income tax in 2025 to simplify taxes and reduce rates. This affects…

Georgia State Income Tax Rates and Flat Rate Explained for 2025

HB 111 lowers Georgia’s flat income tax rate to 5.19% retroactive to January 2025. Employers adjust withholding July…

Connecticut State Income Tax Rates and Brackets for 2025

For 2025, Connecticut reduces its lowest income tax rates to 2% and 4.5%. The updated brackets affect residents,…

Greece Suspends Asylum Hearings for North African Migrants

Starting July 9, 2025, Greece suspends asylum processing for North African sea arrivals for three months. Over 10,000…

State-Level Support and Resources for Refugees in Washington 2025

Washington provides WA MASS support to asylum seekers entering after January 2022 with low income and deportation risk.…