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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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Cbic’s Notification No. 27/2026-Customs (N.T.) Leaves Gold, Silver Tariffs Unchanged
CBIC keeps gold, silver, and edible oil tariff values unchanged as of March 31, 2026, following Notification No. 27/2026 for import duty calculations.
Sweden Orders Deportation of 2,000 Young Adults Despite Permanent Residency Rules
Sweden's 2023 policy deports young adults who grew up in the country after they turn 18, separating families…
U.S. Businesses Turn to Schedule M-1, Schedule M-3 to Reconcile Taxable Income
Learn the 2026 IRS requirements for reconciling book and taxable income using Schedules M-1 and M-3, including filing…
Florida Moves to Rename Palm Beach International Airport for Trump
Florida lawmakers approve renaming Palm Beach International Airport to President Donald J. Trump International Airport, pending FAA and…
Jetblue Raises Bag Fees with Peak Rates, Peak-Season Dates, Blue Plus Includes First Bag Free
JetBlue launches dynamic baggage fees up to $50 for first bags during peak seasons, rewarding passengers who prepay…
Ferguson Readies Washington Millionaires Tax, Senate Bill 6346 for Signoff
Washington moves toward a 9.9% tax on income over $1M. Gov. Ferguson is set to sign the bill,…
No Six-Month Gap Rule for B1/B2 Visa Re-Entry, CBP Decides at Port of Entry
B1/B2 visa re-entry depends on individual patterns and CBP discretion, as there is no official 'six-month gap' rule…
2026 Affordable Care Act Employer Mandate Raises Employer Shared Responsibility Payment
IRS updates ACA rules for 2026, raising the affordability threshold to 9.96% and increasing employer penalties for non-compliance…
Visa-On-Arrival Fee in Egypt Rises to $30 in Cash on March 1, 2026
Egypt and the U.S. have increased visa and immigration fees in 2026, alongside new entry restrictions and a…
Nepal Ends Token System for Labor Permits, Same-Day Work Permit Issuance by Foreign Employment Dept
Nepal launches same-day work permit issuance, abolishing the restrictive token-based quota system to streamline overseas employment for thousands…