Immigration Authorities Review Omar’s Old Paperwork, Eye Possible Deportation
Federal agents are examining Rep. Ilhan Omar’s decades-old immigration paperwork in an investigation that could lead to citizenship revocation and deportation. She has not been charged. Homeland Security…
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Answers from VisaVerge guidesWhat are the key developments in immigration policies for 2025-2026?
Applicants face national-origin-based holds and enhanced security vetting under new policy developments, with an indefinite pause delaying green card processing for certain countries without being an outright denial.
Read: Immigration Suspensions Spark Discrimination Concerns Amid National Security JustificationsWhat changes occurred in immigration enforcement policies in 2025?
What changes in federal immigration policies were introduced in 2025?
In 2025, the federal government introduced stricter enforcement including expanded detention and deportation, new rules making it harder to apply for asylum at the border, and legal challenges to California’s sanctuary policies.
Read: California population growth rebounds as immigration drives increaseWhat changes were made to immigration policies in 2025?
In 2025, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) was granted expanded powers, allowing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers to conduct enforcement at schools, hospitals, and religious spaces.
Read: Hundreds of Migrants Detained at John F. Kennedy AirportWhat changes did the U.S. government make to immigration policies in early 2025?
The U.S. government added 10,000 agents to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), tripling daily arrests, and ended or heavily restricted protections like Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and parole pathways.
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IRS Proposes Blocking Immigrants from Claiming Health Insurance Tax Credit
A proposed Treasury and IRS rule would narrow Premium Tax Credit eligibility starting with tax years beginning in…
Sitharaman Says Government Will Hear Long-Term Capital Gains Tax Proposals Ahead of Union Budget
Sitharaman said the government would consider investor views on long-term capital gains tax during Union Budget consultations, but…
Remote Deportation Judges at 26 Federal Plaza Leave NYC Immigrants Fighting Video Hearings
Newly hired immigration judges are deciding New York City removal cases from remote locations while immigrants and lawyers…
ICE Launches Operation Safe California, Starting Crackdown in San Diego
Reports say a federal immigration enforcement surge began around San Diego before October 7, 2026, with at least…
Trump Administration Appeals Second Court Loss on $100,000 H-1B Fee
The government's Oct. 9 appeal asks the Ninth Circuit to revive the $100,000 H-1B fee, but two court…
48-Year-Old Man Hospitalized After ICE Vehicle Hits Him During Pursuit in Houston
Miguel Parra-Hernandez was hospitalized after an ICE vehicle struck him during an operation in west Houston. He remained…
Citizenship Approvals Fall 76% at USCIS Field Offices; San Jose Down 96%
Key Takeaways USCIS field offices approved 57,697 N-400s in Apr-Jun 2026, down 76% from 241,326 a year earlier.…
ICE Signs Leases at WatersEdge, Spending $51 Million on Office Space
ICE received two office leases at WatersEdge in San Antonio worth a combined $51.3 million. The buildings are…
October 15 Deadline Checklist for Immigrants: Tax Extension, FBAR and Medicare Open Enrollment
Total Items 27 Required 8 Recommended 7 Situational 12 Categories 5 Thursday, October 15, 2026, is the last…