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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
Proposed Rule by DHS to Modernize H-1B Program
The U.S. DHS released a proposed rule to modernize the H-1B visa program. The rule aims to revise the definition of "specialty occupation," expand H-1B cap exemptions, codify deference policy,…
Recent Updates on PERM and Prevailing Wage Processing
The Labor Department has updated the processing times for permanent labor certification (PERM) applications and prevailing wage determination…
Ineffective Revisions to Skilled Worker Visas Fail US Businesses
The proposed revisions to the H-1B visa program by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security aim to "modernize…
Sri Lanka Implements New Visa Policies to Boost Tourism and Foreign Investment
The Sri Lankan government plans to simplify visa policies, attract investors and tourists, and improve residence access. New…
USCIS Updates L-1 Petition Policy Guidance
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has released policy guidance for L-1 petitions filed by sole proprietorships.…
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…
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…