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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
Ohio Entrepreneur Promises to Phase Out State Income Tax, Zero Tax Rate on Earnings
Vivek Ramaswamy proposes phasing out Ohio's income tax by 2026, starting with capital gains, despite a potential $10 billion annual revenue gap.
Korean Air, Asiana Airlines Prepare December Merger as Jin Air Faces New Role
Korean Air sets December 17, 2026, as the final date to fully absorb Asiana Airlines, ending the brand’s…
European Commission Reports Full Entry/exit System Rollout Ahead of ETIAS Launch
The EU's Entry/Exit System (EES) is now fully operational as of April 2026, replacing passport stamps with digital…
India Keeps Capital Gains Tax for Foreign Portfolio Investors Intact Under Finance Act 2024
India maintains existing FPI capital gains tax rates of 20% for short-term and 12.5% for long-term gains, ruling…
Income Tax Department Says Only TRACES-Downloaded Form 16, 16A Valid for Filing
India mandates TRACES-only Form 16/16A for 2026 tax filings. Authenticated certificates are now required for both domestic compliance…
IRS Increases Overtime by $27M as Refund Fraud Surges, Watchdog Reports
A May 2026 TIGTA report reveals a $27M spike in IRS overtime and critical delays in stopping refund…
U.S. F-1 Visa Slots for Indian Students Vanish in Minutes, Sparking Pre-Fall Panic
A massive shortage of U.S. student visa slots in India leaves 210,000 applicants stranded for Fall 2026 amid…
IRS Struggles to Stop Refund Fraud as Information Returns Arrive Too Late
The IRS faces challenges stopping refund fraud as third-party wage data often arrives after payments are issued, prompting…
32,000 Non-EU Nationals Blocked at EU Borders as Entry/exit System Hits Spain
The EU's digital EES blocked 32k travelers in 6 months. Spain has fully rolled out the system, replacing…
US Demands Biometric Access as Europe Seeks Visa Waiver Under Enhanced Border Security
U.S. demands direct biometric database access from EU countries as a condition for maintaining Visa Waiver Program status,…