The Assam government's 'Aponar Apon Ghar' scheme provides subsidies up to Rs 2.5 lakh on housing loans for permanent residents with family income not exceeding Rs 20 lakh, aiming to make home ownership accessible.
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has introduced a policy change excluding green-card holders (lawful permanent residents) from its loan program, affecting immigrant entrepreneurs who previously relied on these loans to start and grow businesses, despite their tax contributions and significant role in U.S. entrepreneurship.
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has implemented a new policy preventing green card holders from accessing its loan programs, a move that disqualifies lawful permanent residents like entrepreneur Sayuri Tsuchitani. This change, criticized by business advisors and lawmakers, aims to prioritize U.S. citizens for taxpayer-funded support, despite historical data showing immigrants' significant role in business creation and job growth.
Hong Kong residents aged 11+ who are frequent users of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge can use new facial recognition e-channels from June 25, eliminating the need to stop or show ID.
Opposition leader Angus Taylor's proposal to restrict welfare access for non-citizens and permanent residents in Australia has sparked debate. Critics argue it unfairly targets those who contribute to the economy and face long waiting periods for support, while also forcing difficult choices about retaining homeland citizenship.
US authorities have banned green-card holders who traveled to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, or South Sudan in the last 21 days from entering the country to prevent Ebola spread. The order, initially for 30 days, exempts US citizens and aims to balance public health with resource management.
The US has implemented a new policy requiring travelers from Uganda, South Sudan, and the DRC to enter through specific airports due to the Ebola outbreak. Medical student Michal Ruprecht was among the first to experience the new screening procedures upon arrival at Dulles International Airport.
Australian ministers defend controversial capital gains tax changes, while business owners and opposition figures criticize the budget measures as an "aspiration ambush" that will harm startups and growing businesses.
Non-citizens, including permanent residents, will be barred from accessing welfare under a updated migration crackdown promised by the Coalition.
Hong Kong will introduce a new open category allowing all permanent residents and locally registered companies to apply for 400 multiple-entry quota places to drive non-commercial private cars to Macau. The existing scheme for those working in Macau or with registered businesses will also be expanded to 1,000 places to improve use of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge.
