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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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Maharashtra Extends GST Appeal Deadline to June 30, 2026, for Earlier Tribunal Orders
Maharashtra GST tribunal appeal deadline extended to June 30, 2026 for orders received before April 1. Standard 3-month rules apply for later orders.
SEZ Units Secure Duty Exemption Under Domestic Supply Promotion Policy
India grants one-year customs duty exemptions for SEZ manufacturers to sell goods domestically, easing pressure from 2026 global…
New Income Tax Act Takes Effect Today, Alters Basic Pay and Dearness Allowance Calculations
India's 2026 labor rules mandate basic pay at 50% of CTC, increasing retirement savings while potentially reducing monthly…
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan Pushes GST Cut on Agricultural Paper Bags
India reduces GST on agricultural paper sacks and boxes to 5%, aiming to cut farm logistics costs while…
Central Board of Direct Taxes Signs 219 Advance Pricing Agreements, India Tops 1000
India signs record 219 APAs in FY 2026, crossing the 1,000-agreement milestone to enhance tax certainty and reduce…
CBDT Mandates Financial and Ownership Disclosure in ITR-6 Under Finance Act 2024
CBDT notifies revised ITR-6 for 2025-26, mandating split capital gains reporting, detailed corporate IDs, and sector-specific disclosures for…
Morrisey Signs Senate Bill 392, Cutting State Income Tax Rate to 5%
West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey signed a 5% personal income tax cut on March 31, 2026, as part…
Goa State Tax Commissioner Rules Property Owners Deemed Liable Under GST Order
Goa issues GST order making property owners liable for event taxes if organizers default or if advance details…
CBIC Removes ₹10 Lakh Cap on Courier Exports, Eases Shipments
India removes the ₹10 lakh cap on courier-based commercial exports from April 2026, boosting e-commerce and streamlining logistics…
Customs Duty Payments Go Digital with UPI and Cards on ICEGATE Aggregator
India's CBIC enables customs duty payments via UPI, credit, and debit cards on ICEGATE, expanding banking access to…