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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
75+ Super Senior Citizens Can Skip ITR Filing Only If Section 194P Conditions Are Met
India's Section 194P allows resident seniors 75+ to avoid ITR filing in 2026 if income is limited to pension and interest from a single specified bank.
Upstox Warns ₹12 Lakh Section 87A Rebate Excludes Share Capital Gains Under New Tax Regime
Indian taxpayers must classify share profits as business income or capital gains carefully to navigate the new ₹12…
Microsoft Layoff Forces Indian Tech Worker Home as F-1-To-H-1B Visa Path Falters
Indian tech workers are leaving the U.S. for India to escape visa instability and job insecurity following layoffs,…
After 17 Years in US, Indian-American Mother Faces NRI Relocation Challenges
Returning NRIs face a complex cross-border reset involving OCI status, dual-country tax compliance, and significant cultural adjustments for…
Senate Nears Vote on S.j.res. 99 to Restore Employment Authorization for H-4 Spouses
Senate Democrats push S.J.Res. 99 to restore automatic EAD extensions and prevent work gaps for 100,000 H-4 spouses…
Army Sergeant’s Wife Detained at Parole in Place Interview Despite Final Removal Order
The detention of an Army spouse during a 2026 Parole in Place interview highlights that military ties do…
₹1,000 Credit Card Cashback Usually Isn’t Taxable in ITR 2026. but High-Value Rewards May Be
Personal credit card rewards in India are generally non-taxable rebates, but business-linked benefits and high-value spending may face…
US Embassy in Bangkok Expands Visa Social Media Screening, Sparking Privacy Backlash
U.S. Embassy Bangkok expands social media vetting for visa applicants in 2026, requiring public profile access for identity…
Tiger Global Tax Ruling Prompts GAAR Grandfathering Review for Foreign Investors
India's 2026 GAAR amendment shields pre-2017 investment transfers from anti-abuse rules, though broader offshore structures face continued scrutiny…
Delhi High Court Rules Interest Earned During Project Setup Can Be Income from Other Sources
Delhi High Court rules interest earned on project-linked deposits is a non-taxable capital receipt, distinguishing it from taxable…