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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.
Read: Colombian Deportations from U.S. Reach Highest Level in 30 Years
Updates on Form I-9 and Proposed H-1B Changes for Employers
Employers must use the revised Form I-9, effective November 1st, 2023, to verify employment eligibility. The updated form combines Sections 1 and 2 onto one page, allows remote completion with…
USCIS Extends Validity Period for Select Employment Authorization Documents
The USCIS has increased the maximum validity period for certain Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) from one or two…
Uncovering Apple’s Hiring Bias and the Tech Industry’s Foreign Worker Challenge
The recent $25 million Department of Justice settlement with Apple over allegations of discrimination in hiring highlights the…
US plans significant increase in immigration fees for H1B workers and green cards
The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is proposing significant fee increases for various immigration processes, including H-1B…
Section 702 Bill Aims at Green Card Applicants in Foreign Intelligence
A bill seeking to expand the use of the Section 702 foreign intelligence program for screening and vetting…
Inside an L.A. Marriage Fraud Scheme: 300+ Green Cards Obtained
Engilbert Ulan, a participant in a marriage fraud scheme, has been convicted of conspiracy to commit marriage fraud…
Australia to Cut Migrant Intake and Strengthen Student Visa Regulations
Australia plans to tighten visa rules for international students and low-skilled workers to overhaul its "broken" migration system.…
State Department H-1B Visa Renewal Pilot Excludes Dependents
The State Department's pilot program for H-1B visa renewal in the United States will exclude dependents. While H-1B…
Cracking Down on H-1B Visa Lottery Manipulation
The Biden administration is proposing changes to the H-1B visa program, targeting an increase in the chances of…
Tech worker migration from the US to Canada is increasing
Over 6,000 U.S. H-1B visa holders have arrived in Canada this year amid layoffs and visa uncertainties. Canada's…