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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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Migrants and Overseas Owners Face July 2027 Deadline for Property Sales in CGT Planning
Australia to reform Capital Gains Tax on 1 July 2027, replacing the 50% discount. Investors must weigh selling early versus holding under the 2026 budget rules.
DOJ Moves to Denaturalize Business Owner, Alleges H-1B Fraud in U.S. Citizenship
The DOJ seeks to denaturalize CEO Neeraj Sharma over alleged H-1B fraud, proving that citizenship can be revoked…
New Castle County Lawmakers Back House Bill 461 to Extend Split Property Tax Rates
Delaware lawmakers advance bills to extend split school tax rates in New Castle County and set new statewide…
Former Border Chief Gregory Bovino Vows to Deport 106 Million People in 2028 Bid
Gregory Bovino eyes 2028 presidential bid, sparking debate with a pledge to deport 106 million people while his…
Payrolls Split OPT and H-1B Wages to Apply FICA Exemptions Correctly
Learn how to manage FICA tax exemptions when switching from OPT to H-1B status in 2026 to avoid…
F-1 Students Face Tax Residency After Five-Year Rule Exhausts Form 8843 Exemptions
F-1 students must track the five-year rule for tax residency to avoid filing errors and ensure they report…
Congress Moves Toward Approving $70 Billion Funding Package for ICE and CBP Agencies
Senate Republicans passed a $70 billion bill to fund ICE and CBP through 2029, securing immigration enforcement money…
Judge Blocks Trump Administration’s $100,000 Fee on H-1B Visa Employers
Federal judge blocks $100,000 H-1B fee on June 8, 2026, ruling the Trump administration's surcharge was an illegal…
Trump Administration Launches Largest Effort to Denaturalize U.S. Citizens
The U.S. government has launched its largest-ever denaturalization effort in 2026, filing cases against 17 citizens for alleged…
Nearly 6,000 South African Refugees Admitted to the U.S. Amid New Priorities
The U.S. has admitted 6,665 white South African refugees since Oct 2025, with a 2026 proposal to add…