Trump’s immigration crackdown: H-1B fee hike, visa appointments halted - changes explained
The Trump administration is implementing a series of immigration reforms, impacting various aspects of the US visa system. These changes include a global pause on immigrant visa applications, a proposed increase in the H-1B visa fee, heightened scrutiny of visitor visa holders who later apply for asylum, and stricter public-charge checks for green card applicants.
H-1B workers and their dependents are facing higher fees and more rigorous vetting processes, while employment-based green-card applicants will undergo greater public-charge scrutiny. Visitor visa holders who later seek asylum risk having their B1/B2 visas cancelled. These measures aim to ensure more comprehensive and consistent assessments of applicants, aligning with the administration's goal of tightening the US immigration system.
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