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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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UK Spirits Revenue Drops £285m as Alcohol Duty Fails to Boost HMRC
UK alcohol duty receipts fell £285m as spirits revenue dropped 7%, with industry experts warning that higher tax rates are suppressing consumer demand.
Draft Income Tax Rule 36 Targets Affordable Housing and Semiconductor Units
India's CBDT draft Rule 36 sets tax benefit criteria for affordable housing and semiconductor units, introducing price caps…
Gambling Commission Rings-Fences UK Igaming Fees for 2026/27
UK and Brazil move to hike gambling taxes and licence fees by 2026/28, as X bans influencer ads,…
Income Tax Rules Draft Tighten Unrealised Rent Cases, Rural Branch Advances
The 2026 Draft Income-tax Rules set strict proof requirements for unrealised rent deductions and standardize bank calculations for…
Draft Income Tax Rule 23 Calculates Pro Rata Discount on Zero Coupon Bonds Under Section 32(d)
India's CBDT Draft Rule 23 introduces a daily pro rata formula for zero coupon bond discount deductions, effective…
India–france DTAA Amending Protocol Grants Source Country Tax on Gains
India and France sign a tax treaty protocol shifting capital gains taxation to the source country and introducing…
CBDT Notifies Draft Income Tax Rule 38 Under Section 47(1)(a)
India's CBDT unveils Draft Rule 38 for agricultural project tax deductions, requiring measurable outcomes and financial verification starting…
Ifsca Targets Electronic Trading Platforms’ Net Worth in 2026 Rules
IFSCA proposes new regulations for Electronic Trading Platforms in India, mandating a $250k net worth and banning crypto…
Draft Income-Tax Rules, 2026, Define Infrastructure Facility Deductions Under Section 32(e)
India's Draft Income-tax Rules 2026 set new ownership and operational criteria for infrastructure facilities to qualify for essential…
Draft Income Tax Rule 26 Targets Payments Over ₹10,000 Outside Banking Modes
India's CBDT unveils Draft Rule 26, exempting certain payments over ₹10,000 from electronic-only requirements to prevent tax disallowances…