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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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Wisconsin Law Lets DACA Holders Get Occupational Licenses. Advocates Praise Move
Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers signed AB-759, allowing DACA recipients to obtain professional licenses for nursing, teaching, and trades to address labor needs.
Ecojet Airlines, Backed by Dale Vince, Hits UK Liquidation Before Zero-Emission Flights
Ecojet Airlines, a UK zero-emission startup, entered liquidation in early 2026 after failing to secure funding or launch…
State Department Revokes Green Cards for 12 Relatives of Iran Officials in Los Angeles Area
Trump administration revokes green cards of Iranian residents with ties to senior officials in April 2026, citing national…
Wall Street Banks Slash H-1B Labor Condition Applications for Tech Roles in 2026
Wall Street banks show a split in H-1B visa filings for 2026 as new $100,000 fees and wage-prioritization…
Bluebird Airways and Etihad Airways Resume Flights to Ben Gurion Airport
Airlines resume flights to Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion Airport in April 2026 following a ceasefire, though North American…
Canada Drops Co-Op Work Permit for Work-Integrated Learning at Designated Schools
Canada removes separate co-op work permit requirements for international students; a valid study permit now covers mandatory work…
South Korean Airlines Cut Flights as Jet Fuel Costs Surge Amid Middle East War
South Korean airlines cut international flights and enter emergency management as jet fuel prices surge 105% due to…
Germany Starts EU-Wide Biometric Entry Checks at Berlin Brandenburg Airport Under EES
Germany replaces passport stamps with the EU Entry/Exit System, using biometrics to track non-EU travelers across Schengen borders…
70-Year-Old Man Removed in Waist Belt and Rigid Bar Cuffs, Report Finds
A 2026 HM Inspectorate report reveals the excessive use of restraints on UK asylum seekers, with some detainees…
Nova Scotia and Quebec Lead Easing of Rural Work Permits Under New Temporary Policy
Verification is lacking for a new 2026 rural work permit policy in Nova Scotia and Quebec; existing RCIP…