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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
Section 87A Income Tax Rebate Can Zero Out Tax for Small Earners in Any Tax Regime
Section 87A offers tax rebates up to ₹60,000 for residents in 2026, potentially reducing tax liability to zero for those earning up to ₹12 lakh annually.
Income Tax Department Defines Non-Resident Individual for Assessment Year 2026–27
Guide to Indian tax residency for AY 2026–27: Learn how day-count rules, the ₹15 lakh income limit, and…
Nris Can Earn Up to 7.10% on USD FCNR(B) Deposits in India. But U.S. Tax Rules Apply
Indian banks raise USD FCNR(B) deposit rates to 7.10% through Sept 2026, offering NRIs high-yield, dollar-denominated returns with…
Anti-Immigration Protests Erupt in Belfast as Tensions Rise After Recent Stabbing
Belfast faced violent anti-immigration riots in June 2026 after a stabbing attack, leading to arson, arrests, and U.S.…
Green Card Holders in India Face U.S. Tax Filing as Resident Aliens, Even Without U.S. Income
Green card holders in India must file U.S. tax returns on worldwide income until formal status abandonment, even…
ACT Drops Stamp Duty for First-Home Buyers from July 1, 2026. What Migrants Need to Know
The ACT will remove stamp duty for first-home buyers from July 1, 2026, lowering upfront costs for Canberra…
State Department Launches Global Crackdown on Illegal Birth Tourism Networks
The U.S. State Department is cracking down on birth tourism, directing officers to deny visas to those seeking…
U.S. Taxpayers with Indian NRE/NRO Accounts Risk Penalties If Interest Goes Unreported
U.S. residents must report Indian NRE/NRO interest and file FBAR/FATCA forms to avoid IRS penalties. Indian tax-exempt status…
₹1,25,000 Tax Deduction Under Section 80U and 80DD for Disability Relief
Learn the differences between Section 80U and 80DD for disability tax deductions in India, covering eligibility, fixed amounts,…
Angel Tax Ends, but DCF and NAV Valuations Still Guide Share Pricing for Founders
India's angel tax repeal in 2026 shifts focus to DCF and NAV methods for FEMA and company law…