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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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Trump Ends Temporary Legal Status for Over 1.5 Million Immigrants in 2025
A series of 2025 administrative actions led to 1.6 million immigrants losing their legal right to stay or work in the U.S. This includes the termination of CHNV parole, the…
Knoxville Detainee Deported After Judge’s Order, Now Returning to U.S.
A man deported from Knoxville against a federal judge's order is now returning to the U.S. The incident…
DHS Reforms H-1B Selection to Favor Higher-Skilled Workers
DHS is shifting the H-1B visa selection from a random lottery to a wage-based weighted system effective for…
Atlanta and U.S. No-Show Rates in Immigration Courts Soar in 2025
Immigration courts face a crisis as in absentia removal orders triple in 2025. Atlanta's no-show rates remain among…
DOJ Sues Illinois Over Law Protecting Immigrants at Courthouses
The U.S. government is challenging an Illinois law that bans immigration arrests near courthouses and allows lawsuits against…
Google to ramp up PERM-based green cards for H-1B workers in 2026
Google plans to restart its employer-sponsored green card program in 2026. The company will prioritize office-based employees with…
Canada Sees 60% Fall in New International Student Arrivals, IRCC Data
Canada reported a 60% drop in new international student arrivals for 2025 following a series of federal policy…
Oregon Trade Workers Face Allegations of Occupational Profiling by ICE
ICE agents recently detained four construction workers in Gresham, Oregon, leading to accusations of profiling. The arrests, linked…
Colorado faces $24M hit as federal funds threatened over illegal CDL licenses
The federal government is threatening to withhold $24 million from Colorado due to the illegal issuance of commercial…
Hundreds of Indian Students Face Deportation Over IU Berlin Hybrid Visas
A visa crisis at IU International University of Applied Sciences has put over 500 Indian students at risk…