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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
Louisiana Department of Revenue Reminds Filers to Use Latap Portal for Form IT-540 by May 15
Louisiana 2025 state tax returns and payments are due May 15, 2026. A 3% flat tax now applies, and while filing extensions are automatic, payments are not.
Internal Revenue Service Offers Tax Relief as State of Emergency Declared in South Georgia
IRS and Georgia officials announce tax extensions for wildfire victims in south Georgia, moving federal deadlines to Aug…
Philippines and Paraguay Sign Visa Waiver Agreement for Ordinary Passports During State Visit
The Philippines and Paraguay signed a reciprocal visa waiver for ordinary passport holders on May 11, 2026, to…
FAA Imposes Ground Stop at Dallas Hub, American Airlines Sees Most Cancellations
Reports of major American Airlines cancellations in May 2026 are unverified and rely on outdated data from 2024…
Turkish Airlines Airbus A330 Catches Fire Landing at Tribhuvan International Airport
Turkish Airlines flight TK726 caught fire during landing in Kathmandu on May 11, 2026. All 288 on board…
US Consulate General in Kolkata Opens New B1/B2 Visa Priority Slots for Parents 50+
US Consulate Kolkata opens priority B1/B2 visa slots for parents aged 50+ with children in the US to…
Edinburgh Airport Hikes Drop-Off Fees to £8.50 as Business Rates Rise
Edinburgh Airport hiked drop-off fees to £8.50 in May 2026 due to a 142% rise in business rates,…
Saudi Arabia and Russia Allow 90-Day Visa-Free Travel Under Federal Law No. 260-FZ
Saudi Arabia and Russia maintain a 90-day visa-free agreement for tourism and business in 2026, subject to Russian…
Airports of Thailand Plc Adds 1,120-Baht International Passenger Charge at Suvarnabhumi
Thailand's international passenger service charge rises to 1,120 baht on June 20, 2026, at six major airports to…
Justice Department Targets 12 in Denaturalization for Material Support Under Immigration Law
DOJ files lawsuits to strip citizenship from 12 naturalized U.S. citizens accused of fraud, terrorism ties, and war…