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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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Income-Tax Act, 2025 Overhauls TDS and TCS Rules, Forms from April 1, 2026
India implements the Income-tax Act, 2025, on April 1, 2026, featuring 2% TCS on foreign tours and education, plus a new ecosystem of compliance forms.
Income-Tax Act, 2025 Section 31 Defines Bad Debts Deductibility, Guides Taxpayers
Section 31 of the Income-tax Act 2025 clarifies tax deductions for bad debts, distinguishing between estimated provisions and…
Supreme Court Hears Challenge to Birthright Citizenship for Children of Visa Holders
The Supreme Court hears Trump v. Barbara, weighing whether to end birthright citizenship for children of temporary visa…
Harvard Pushes Grading Overhaul to 2027, Adds SAT+ Mark to Combat Grade Compression
Harvard delays grading overhaul to 2027 and adds 'SAT+' mark, impacting how international students' transcripts are read by…
Judge Dismisses DOJ Suit, Lets Minnesota Dream Act In-State Tuition Stand Under 8 U.S.C. § 1623
A federal judge dismissed a DOJ lawsuit against the Minnesota Dream Act, preserving in-state tuition and aid for…
Jury Awards $8.4M in Retaliation Claim as Cognizant Verdict Warns H-1B Employers
A New York jury awarded $8.4M in a Cognizant retaliation case, signaling high legal risks for employers who…
Trump Executive Order Could Let Employees Add Crypto and Private Equity to 401(k)s
Trump's executive order seeks to allow 401(k) plans to invest in private equity and crypto, potentially impacting 90…
Harvard Law, National Labor Relations Board, April 2024 Staff Talks Stall After 19 Months
Harvard Law clinical staff remain in a 19-month contract deadlock over pay and job security, with a strike…
March 31 TDS Deadline Triggers Section 194-IB Rent Compliance for Expats
Tenants paying ₹50,000+ monthly rent must deduct TDS by March 31, 2026. File Form 26QC by April 30…
Powell’s Harvard Warning Hits Youth Job Market Deadlines for Visa Workers
Federal Reserve warns of a tougher 2026 youth job market, creating urgent legal and status risks for international…